Question 3123
Jyoti Prasad Agarwala was a music composer popularly called 'Rupkonwar' in the state of ______.
Answer
Assam
Why?
The Correct Answer is Assam. Key Points Rupkonwar Jyoti Prasad Agarwala He was a celebrated Assamese playwright, songwriter, poet, writer, and filmmaker. His creative vision and prolific output have made him an icon of Assamese culture. He actively participated in the Indian independence movement , which led to his imprisonment for fifteen months in 1932. He established the Chitraban Studio at the Bholaguri Tea Estate and embarked on creating Assam's first film, "Joymoti" , based on a play by Laxminath Bezbarua. The film was released in 1935 and depicted the heroic Ahom princess Sati Joymoti , who was imprisoned and tortured by a repressive Ahom swargadeo. Important Points His death anniversary, January 17 , is observed as Silpi Divas (Artists' Day) in his honour. - Notable works include short stories like "Rupohi," "Bogitora," "Xontora," and more. - His novel "Amar Gaon" and other books like "Jyotidhara" and "Background of Assamese Architecture" showcase his diverse interests. - As the Rupkonwar of Assamese culture, he left an indelible mark on Assam's artistic landscape. Additional Information Name of State Assam The chief minister of the State Himanta Biswa Sarma Governor of State Gulab Chand Kataria Number of seats in Lok Sabha 14 Number of Seats in Rajya Sabha 7 Number of seats in Legislative Assembly 126 Capital of State Dispur Area 78,438 sq. km Population 3.12 crore (census 2011) Other Information Known as the “Land of Red River and Blue Hills” . Bihu is the most important festival of Assam.
