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Nilmani Phookan

Indian Assamese-language writer · India · On the map · Writers · Lived 1933 to 2023 · aged 89

Nilmani Phookan was an Indian poet in the Assamese language and an academic. His work, replete with symbolism, is inspired by French symbolism and is representative of the genre in Assamese poetry. His notable works include Surya Henu Nami Ahe Ei Nodiyedi, Gulapi Jamur Lagna, and Kobita.

Nilmani Phookan is read about 8 times a day, in 9 languages.

A typical day, 30 days to 10 October 2026

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2023Died19 January 20232006Gangadhar National AwardAward1990Padma Shri in literature and educationAward1981Sahitya Akademi AwardAward1933Born10 September 1933