Bishnuprasad Rabha

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Bishnuprasad Rabha (1909-1969) (Assamese: বিষ্ণুপ্ৰচাদ ৰাভা) is a multifaceted artist and revolutionary singer of Assam. A doyen of the Arts, he is popularly known as Kola Guru ( Assamese: কলা গুৰু).Born in Dhaka, a part of Undivided India, now in Bangladesh, he played an active role in as a freedom fighter in the struggle for Indian independence.

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[edit] Cultural influence

The level of influence exerted by the Kola Guru can be observed through the fact that most cultural music competitions of Assam feature a segment called Rabha Sangeet related to his compositions, lyrics and verse.[1]

He advocated the need to be aware of other people's cultures, views and religion etc in the interest of national integrity.[2]

[edit] Theatre

There have been many live performances at the Ban Theatre in Tezpur which is famously connected to Bishnu Rabha.[3]

[edit] Films

He was recognised as a film director, music composer (Siraj) and actor (Era Bator Sur).[4][5]

[edit] Recognition and Awards

[edit] Kalaguru Bishnu Rabha Bota

There is an award given in his honour for achievements in the cultural/music world of Assam by the state government.[6][7]

[edit] Smriti Udyan

Sculpture depicting words from Bishnu Rabha
Sculpture depicting words from Bishnu Rabha

The Bishnu Rabha Smriti Udyan has been set up as a memorial park in his honour. It is located on the banks of the Brahmaputra near Tezpur in a plot adjacent to the Bhairabi temple.

[edit] See also

[edit] References

  1. ^ Honour for Bishnu Rabha. Assam Times Website. Assam Times (2007). Retrieved on 2007-06-22.
  2. ^ Assamese - a search for a national identity. Dainik Janasadharan Website. Dainik Janasadharan (Newspaper) (2007). Retrieved on 2007-06-22.
  3. ^ Ban Theatre - Background. Ban Theatre Website. Ban Theatre (2007). Retrieved on 2007-06-22.
  4. ^ Bishnu Rabha. IMDB Website. IMDB (2007). Retrieved on 2007-06-22.
  5. ^ History of Assamese Cinema. Rupaliparda Website. Rupaliparda (2007). Retrieved on 2007-06-22.
  6. ^ Rich tributes paid to Bishnu Rabha. Assam Tribune Website. The Assam Tribune (newspaper) (2007). Retrieved on 2007-06-22.
  7. ^ Bishnu Rabha Award Recipients. Amtron Website. Amtron (2007). Retrieved on 2007-06-22.
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