Who Was Bishnu Prasad Rabha?

Bishnu Prasad Rabha (1909–1969) was an Indian cultural figure from Assam.

He was known for his contributions in the fields of music, dance, painting, literature as well as political activism.

The Assamese people affectionately call him Kalaguru, meaning 'The Master of the Arts'.

He is also called by Marxists as Sainik Silpi.

Bishnu Prasad Rabha was born in Dacca, Bengal Presidency, British India on January 31 1909.

He passed away on June 20 in 1969 in Tezpur.

His famous works include Bane' Ke'bang, Mising Koneng, Sonpahi, Axomiya Kristir Hamuh Abhakh, and Atit Axom.