Biju Phukan
Biju Phukan; 18 February 1947 – 22 November 2017) was an Assamese actor. He was born in Dibrugarh, India, where he studied in the Kanoi College and Dibrugarh Govt boy's higher secondary school Dibrugarh. He appeared in more than eighty Assamese feature films.[1] His first movie was Dr. Bezbarua (1970).[1]
Biju Phukan | |
|---|---|
| Born | 18 February 1947 Dibrugarh, Assam |
| Died | 22 November 2017 (aged 70) |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1970–2017 |
| Spouse(s) | Rajashri Phukan |
His first role as leading actor was in Baruar Songshar followed by Aranya which established him as a 'hero'.[2] One of his songs that attained fame and was successful in the charts was "Mon Hira Doi" from the film Bowari.[3] His first release as a hero was Samarendra Narayan Dev's Aranya in 1971, which was adjudged the Best Regional Film at the National Film Awards.[4]
He was residing in Guwahati. He was a former jury member of Indian Panorama. He died at Apollo Hospital in Guwahati on 22 November 2017, aged 70.[5]
Filmography
| Year | Film | Director |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Dr. Bezbaruah | Brajen Barua |
| 1970 | Baruar Songshar | Nip Baruah |
| 1971 | Aranya | Samarendra Narayan Dev |
| 1972 | Opaja Xonar Mati | Brajen Barua |
| 1972 | Lalita | Brajen Barua |
| 1972 | Upagragh | Bhaben Das |
| 1973 | Bonoriya Phool | Atul Bordoloi |
| 1973 | Anutap | Atul Bordoloi |
| 1973 | Rashmirekha | Prafulla Baruah |
| 1973 | Momota | Nalin Duwarah |
| 1973 | Ganesh | AK Films Unit |
| 1974 | Brishti | Deuti Baruah |
| 1977 | Dharmakai | Bhaben Das |
| 1977 | Natun Asha | Prabir Mitra |
| 1978 | Morom | Dibwon Barua |
| 1979 | Bisesh Eraati | Dr Upen Kakoti |
| 1979 | Meghmukti | Bandhu |
| 1979 | Srimoti Mahimamayee | Pulak Gogoi |
| 1979 | Dujonir Rong | Jones Mahalia |
| 1980 | Ajoli Nabou | Nip Baruah |
| 1980 | Upapath | Hemanta Dutta |
| 1980 | Akon | Gauri Barman |
| 1981 | Rajani Gandha | Prafulla Baruah |
| 1981 | Manashi | Balai Sen |
| 1982 | Bowari | Sivaprasad Thakur |
| 1982 | Raja | Samarendra Narayan Dev |
| 1982 | Aparoopa | Jahnu Barua |
| 1983 | Ghar Sangsar | Sivaprasad Thakur |
| 1984 | Devi | Sambhu Gupta and Dara Ahmed |
| 1985 | Agnisnaan | Dr Bhabendra Nath Saikia |
| 1985 | Bohagor Duporiya | Johns Moholia |
| 1985 | Mon Mandir | Sivaprasad Thakur |
| 1986 | Anthony Mur Naam | Nip Baruah |
| 1986 | Mayuri | Siva Prasad Thakur |
| 1986 | Maa | Bhaben Das |
| 1986 | Papori | Jahnu Barua |
| 1986 | Ei Desh Mur Desh | Siva Prasad Thakur |
| 1987 | Jetuki | Chandra Talukdar |
| 1988 | Pita-Putra | Munin Barua |
| 1989 | Bhai-Bhai | Biju Phukan |
| 1990 | Abhiman | Mridul Gupta |
| 1990 | Pahari Kanya | Munin Barua |
| 1991 | RangaNodi | Brajen Borah |
| 1991 | Jakhini | Dara Ahmed |
| 1994 | Ashanto Prohor | Sivaprasad Thakur |
| 1995 | I Killed Him Sir | Pradip Gogoi |
| 1996 | Itihas | Dr Bhabendra Nath Saikia |
| 1998 | Krishnachura | Mridul Gupta |
| 2000 | Aasene Konoba Hiyaat | Baharul Islam |
| 2001 | Ei Morom Tumar Babe | Taufiq Rahman |
| 2002 | Iman Morom Kio Lage | Alok Nath |
| 2003 | Agnisakshi | Jadumani Dutta |
| 2003 | Priya Milon | Munna Ahmed |
| 2003 | Hepaah | Shankar Borua |
| 2004 | Maa Tumi Ananya | Munna Ahmed |
| 2004 | Barood | Munin Barua |
| 2004 | Rong | Munin Barua |
| 2006 | Deuta Diya Bidaay | Ramesh Modi |
| 2006 | Snehabandhan | Debojit Majumdar |
| 2010 | Ochin Chinaki | Munna Ahmed |
| 2012 | Rowd | Gautam Baruah |
| 2015 | Khandob Daah (Grief On A Sunday Morning)[6] | Shankar Borua |
| 2016 | Dur[7] | Kangkan Rajkhowa |
| 2018 | The Underworld | Rajesh Jashpal |
Drama
- Samay, written by Natyasamrat Prafulla Bora
- Neta, written by Natyasamrat Prafulla Bora
- Captain Gogoi
- Falgo
- Haiya Dhuwai Nile
Bengali movies
- Hotel Snow Fox (1976)
- Aparajita (1976)
- Doishyu Ratnakar
- Gajamukta (1994)
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References
- "Actor Biju Phukan to be shifted to AIIMS". The Telegraph. Retrieved 30 April 2016.
- "FIFTY FIVE NOT OUT: BIJU PHUKAN". assam.org. Retrieved 30 April 2016.
- "Biju Phukan Profile, Biju Phukan Biography, Career of Biju Phukan". indiaonline.in. Retrieved 30 April 2016.
- Sharma, Bobbeeta. "How Assamese film found its mojo". Scroll.in. Retrieved 30 April 2016.
- "Noted Assamese actor Biju Phukan no more". The News Mill. 22 November 2017.
- "Shankar Borua Announces Assamese Film 'Khandob Daah' (Grief on a Sunday Morning)". Kothasobi.com. 20 July 2015. Retrieved 29 November 2017.
- "Assamese Film "Dur" in Post-Production Stage". Kothasobi.com. 11 December 2015. Retrieved 29 November 2017.
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