Parvati Prasad Baruva

Parvati Prasad Baruva (1904–1964) was a noted poet, lyricist, and dramatist. An icon of Assamese literature and the culture of Assam. Known for his simple and sensitive use of the Assamese language, he is popularly known as the Geetikavi; the lyrical poet of Assam. He was also one of the early pioneering filmmakers of Assamese cinema.