Nationality Indian | Name Jnanadabhiram Barua Died January 27, 1955 | |
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Occupation Writer, Dramatist, Teacher, Lawyer | ||
Jnanadabhiram Barua (Assamese: জ্ঞানদাভিৰাম বৰুৱা; 1880-1955) was a notable writer, dramatist, and translator of Assam. He also participated in India's freedom struggle.
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Early life & Education
He was born at Fouzdaripatty, Nagaon, Assam to Gunabhiram Barua and Bishnupriya Devi on 8 July 1880. He received his early education in Nagaon. Thereafter he went to Calcutta and London for further education.
Literacy works
Some of his works include Venishor Saud, Pancharatna, Dodair poja, and Bialator Sithi (Letters from Abroad). Mor Katha is his autobiographical book. He was the president of the Asam Sahitya Sabha in 1933 held at North Lakhimpur, Assam. He translated Laxminath Bezbarua's Burhi aair xadhu into English.
Personal life
Jnanadabhiram's daughter Ira Barua married Gitindranath Tagore and their eldest daughter is noted Indian film actress Sharmila Tagore.