Benichandra Jamatia
Indian writer (1930–2020) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Benichandra Jamatia (1930 – 14 December 2020)[2][3] was a Tripuri Indian folk writer and litterateur, known for his contribution to the fields of literature, songs and education in Tripura. He is credited with introducing the baul singing tradition of West Bengal in Kokborok language for the first time.[4] In 2020, he was awarded the Padma Shri (2020), the fourth-highest civilian award in India.[5][6][7][8][9] He died at his home on 14 December 2020.[1][2]
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Born | 1930 (1930) Tripura (princely state), British India |
Died | 14 December 2020(2020-12-14) (aged 89–90) Udaipur, Tripura[1] |
Occupation | Writer, Baul Singer |
Language | Kokborok |
Genre | Folk |
Notable works | Dormo Lam bay Kok Borok Baul(English:The path of Dharma and Kok Borok devotional songs) |
Notable awards | Padma Shri(2020) |
Spouse | Durgamati Jamatia |
Children | 9 |
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