Artist and filmmaker Pulak Gogoi Passes Away

Artist and filmmaker Pulak Gogoi Passes Away

Pulak Gogoi passed away on Nov 12. He died in GMCH today at 8:30 AM. Pulack Gogoi was into both painting and filmmaking. His creations were showcased in several places including Washington in the US. One of the first cartoonists of the region, he drew for Asom Bani and then Dainik Asam. His 'Khoj' started the parallel film movement in Assam. Launched the 'Cartoon' Magazine in 1967. Chief assistant of Dr Bhupen Hazarika in Amar Pratinidhi. Received National Award for Best Regional Film in 1993. Filmfare Award for Best Assamese Film in 2014. Prag Cine Awards' Best Direction in Assamese Film in 2013

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