Brojen Barua (1925-72)

Assamese director, actor, stage director and singer. Former member of the Assamese IPTA. Elder brother of Nip Barua and Ramen Barua. Helped establish an Assamese film industry independent of theatrical techniques. First film Ito Sito Bohuto, was Assam’s first genuine comedy. His other famous film, Dr. Bezbarua, although modelled on Hindi film formulas, was equally influential for successfully manufacturing a hit from purely local

FILMOGRAPHY: 1963: Ito Suto Bahuto (also act); 1969: Dr. Bezbarua; 1970: Mukuta; 1972: Opaja Sonor Mati; Lolita.

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