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His evergreen compositions includes song like Para jonomor khubho logonor, logon ukali gol, roi roi keteki ,tilai tilai, kurua botah and many more to mention. He was a great actor. He used to perform dramas at Bann theatre of tezpur which is regarded to be one of the oldest cultural activity centers of Assam. His paintings are still preserved in his residence at Tezpur. His art works are considered to be master piece, as it were worked on with such a great perfection even at that time.{{facts}} |
His evergreen compositions includes song like Para jonomor khubho logonor, logon ukali gol, roi roi keteki ,tilai tilai, kurua botah and many more to mention. He was a great actor. He used to perform dramas at Bann theatre of tezpur which is regarded to be one of the oldest cultural activity centers of Assam. His paintings are still preserved in his residence at Tezpur. His art works are considered to be master piece, as it were worked on with such a great perfection even at that time.{{facts}}<ref>family sources</ref> |
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Bishnuprasad Rabha (1909-1969) (Assamese: বিষ্ণুপ্ৰসাদ ৰাভা) was 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.
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]
His evergreen compositions includes song like Para jonomor khubho logonor, logon ukali gol, roi roi keteki ,tilai tilai, kurua botah and many more to mention. He was a great actor. He used to perform dramas at Bann theatre of tezpur which is regarded to be one of the oldest cultural activity centers of Assam. His paintings are still preserved in his residence at Tezpur. His art works are considered to be master piece, as it were worked on with such a great perfection even at that time.[citation needed][3]
Theatre
There have been many live performances at the Ban Theatre in Tezpur which is famously connected to Bishnu Rabha.[4]
Films
He was recognised as a film director, music composer (Siraj) and actor (Era Bator Sur).[5][6]
Recognition and awards
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.[7][8]
Smriti Udyan
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.
The park is a result of the hard work of his middle son Mr. Hemraj Rava who took the initiative to pay tribute to his father and started the construction. The project was later on taken by the government of Assam. It contains the cremation spot of the maestro.Apart from it, many of his unforgetable works are sculpted into the walls. The cremation spot lies on the bank of the Brahmaputra as a result of which it was suffering from soil erosion. But now it has been provided with embankments to prevent it and preserve it. Now a days it has become a major site of attraction for his devotees. People often visit this place to offer homage.[citation needed]
See also
References
- ^ "Honour for Bishnu Rabha". Assam Times Website. Assam Times. 2007. Retrieved 2007-06-22.
- ^ "Assamese - a search for a national identity". Dainik Janasadharan Website. Dainik Janasadharan (Newspaper). 2007. Retrieved 2007-06-22.
- ^ family sources
- ^ "Ban Theatre - Background". Ban Theatre Website. Ban Theatre. 2007. Retrieved 2007-06-22.
- ^ "Bishnu Rabha". IMDB Website. IMDB. 2007. Retrieved 2007-06-22.
- ^ "History of Assamese Cinema". Rupaliparda Website. A Profile by Sanjib Kr Borkakoti. 2007. Retrieved 2007-06-22.
- ^ "Rich tributes paid to Bishnu Rabha". Assam Tribune Website. The Assam Tribune (newspaper). 2007. Retrieved 2007-06-22.
- ^ "Bishnu Rabha Award Recipients". Amtron Website. Amtron. 2007. Retrieved 2007-06-22.