Chatok Award conferred on Benu Mishra, Ramen Barua

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TEZPUR, Nov 29: Tezpur-based socio-cultural organisation, Chatok conferred the Late Ram Prasad Bhuyan and Phuleswari Bhuyan and Late Jitendra th Bhattacharya and Bimala Bhattacharya memorial ‘Chatok’ Award 2015 on noted artist Benu Mishra and noted musician and cine artiste Ramen Baruah at a programme held at the historic Ban Theatre here recently.

Sonitpur DC, Lalit Gogoi, conferred the award that carries a citation, cash of Rs 15,000 and clothes to the awardees on behalf of ‘Chatok’. “Where words end, music begins. An artist is always sure about his creations. Unmatched sacrifice and contribution of artists like Benu Misra and Ramen Baruah have always been able to keep the cultural field of the State lively,” the DC said. “The Assamese society will always remain grateful to the contribution of artists like Benu Misra and Ramen Baruah,” he said.  Receiving the award, artist Benu Misra said that though the modern science technology has brought a change with unique facilities, it has dragged our feelings on life to darkness. “We the Assamese people are now a days living in a haze and dilemma,” he said. Ramen Baruah, in his speech appreciated the works of ‘Chatok’ which have always been influencing the artists of the society.