The 120th birth anniversary of Roopkonwar Jyoti Parasad Agarwala was observed today in Lakhimpur Commerce College along with rest of the state by recalling his immense contribution to Assamese culture and literature. The observation began with the lightening the lamp before the portrait of the great artist by Dr. Lohit Hazarika , Principal of the college. This was followed by floral tributes by teachers, office staff and the students of the college. Tilok Chandra Deka , Head of the Department of Assamese spoke about the life and works of the Roopkonwar and his adaptation of Assamese folk music to compose some of the greatest inspirational songs for India’s freedom struggle. He also spoke about the historical role played by Jyoti Prasad Agarwala in making the first ever cinema in Assamese Joymoti in 1932. Other speakers also asked the students to imbibe the spirit of nationalism and humanism of the Roopkonwar in their life and works. The entire function was anchored by Dr. Biva Dutta , Assistant Professor, Department of Assamese.
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