Benu Misra NRL Award Presented To Artists Rabiram Brahma, Montu Das

GUWAHATI The Benu Misra Memorial NRL Award 2022 was presented to veteran visual artist of the State, Rabiram Brahma, and upcoming artist Montu Das at a function in the Vivekananda Kendra here on Sunday, stated a press release.

The award carries a citation, a trophy and cash reward of Rs 1.5 lakh each. Supported by the Numaligarh Refinery Limited (NRL) as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility programme which, among others, lays emphasis on promotion of Art and Culture, the award has been instituted by Gauhati Artists' Guild in the name of one of the most accomplished visual artists of the State, Late Benu Misra. The award seeks to recognize and honour eminent visual artists of the State in two categories, namely in the veteran category for lifetime achievement as well as promising upcoming artist.

Veteran Assamese actor Nipon Goswami presided over the award function as chief guest while well-known filmmaker Gautam Bora and Deputy General Manager (Corp Comm) NRL, Madhuchanda Adhikari were the guests of honour. The president of Gauhati Artists' Guild, Aminul Haque delivered the welcome address and dwelt on the idea behind the award while the general secretary, Gauhati Artists' Guild, proposed the vote of thanks.

Born in Rowta in the Udalguri district of Assam, Rabiram Brahma has won national and international acclaim not only an accomplished artist, but also a true art crusader who has single-handedly spread art as a medium of expression to change the society, especially amongst the younger generation in vast stretches of rural Assam. He established the Artists' Village in Udalguri in the year 1985, which has nurtured many artistic talents of the State. His contribution to his society, tribe and Assam is truly praiseworthy.

Montu Das is a young artist born in Guwahati who has already been able to carve a niche for himself because of his artwork, which has earned him many national and international accolades. His work has featured in many exhibitions across major cities in the country as well as in many countries of Europe.

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