Famous Women Writers in Assam

27Feb,2024

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A prolific writer and scholar, Indira Goswami was a prominent figure in Assamese literature. She received numerous awards for her works, including the Sahitya Akademi Award and Jnanpith Award.

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Mamoni Raisom Goswami

An acclaimed contemporary writer, Arupa Patangia Kalita has written extensively on social issues in Assam. Her novels and short stories are known for their powerful portrayal of the human condition.

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Arupa Patangia Kalita

Her work as a journalist and an author has made her well known in the state of Assam, which she calls home.Her contributions to Assamese literature, which include works of fiction as well as essays, have been quite noteworthy.

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Anuradha Sharma Pujari

A pioneering feminist writer, Nalini Bala Devi made significant contributions to Assamese literature in the early 20th century. She addressed social issues and advocated for women's rights through her writings.

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Nalini Bala Devi

Author, Jahnvi Barua, hails from the Indian state of Assam. She is the author of the collection of short stories titled Next Door, which is set in Assam and has insurgency as the backdrop.

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Jahnvi Barua

She is regarded as a pioneer of feminist movement in Assam. She is a prolific writer and a poet. Some of her books include Pitribhitha, Sipahi Bidrohat, Dillir Sinhasan

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Chandraprabha Saikiani