Jnanadabhiram Barua


Jnanadabhiram Barua was a notable Indian Assamese language writer, dramatist, translator, and barrister from Assam. He also participated in India's freedom struggle.

Early life and education

He was born to Gunabhiram Barua and Bishnupriya Devi in 1880. He received his early education in Nagaon. Thereafter he went to Calcutta and London for further education. He became barrister and was appointed as the first principal of BRM Government Law College in Assam.

Literacy works

Some of his works include Venishor Saud, Pancharatna, Dodair poja, and Bialator Sithi. 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

He was married to Latika Tagore. Barua's daughter Ira Barua married Gitindranath Tagore and their eldest daughter is noted Indian film actress Sharmila Tagore.