Bishnu Prasad Rabha
Bishnu Prasad Rabha | |
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Bishnu Prasad Rabha in the 1950s | |
| Born | 31 January 1909 |
| Died | 20 June 1969 (aged 60) |
| Other names | Kalaguru, Sainik Silpi |
| Alma mater | Calcutta University (BSc) |
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| Years active | 1909–1969 |
| Political party | Revolutionary Communist Party of India |
Bishnu Prasad Rabha (1909–1969) was an Indian cultural figure from Assam, known for his contributions in the fields of music, dance, painting, literature as well as political activism. As an advocate of people's cultural movement, he drew heavily from different genres of classical and folk cultural traditions. Considered a doyen of the Culture of Assam, the People of Assam affectionately call him Kalaguru (meaning: "the master of the arts"). He is also called by Marxists as Sainik Silpi (sainik "soldier", silpi "artist") for his active participation in the armed struggle, led by the Revolutionary Communist Party of India (RCPI).