‘Sugandhi Pokhilar Kobi’ Hiren Bhattacharyya Remembered at RGU
GUWAHATI, July 4, 2025: To honour the legacy of the beloved Assamese poet Hiren Bhattacharyya, fondly remembered as ‘Sugandhi Pokhilar Kobi’,
the Dr. Bhupen Hazarika Centre for Creativity, Royal Global University, organized a heartfelt commemorative programme
today on his death anniversary.
The event was a celebration of Bhattacharyya’s poetic genius and his enduring contributions to Assamese literature. The
programme began with a floral tribute to the legendary poet by Prof. Amarjyoti Choudhury, Emeritus Professor, Dr. Bhupen
Hazarika Centre for Creativity; Prof. Shiela Bora, Advisor, Dept. of History; Prof. Bhuban Barooah, Dean, Royal School
of Language; Prof. Krishna Barua, Department of English; and Mr. P.J. Baruah, Distinguished Professor, Royal School of
Communication and Media; apart from others.
Prof. Amarjyoti Choudhury, in his address, reminisced: “Hiru da lived like an ordinary man but had a larger-than-life aura. He taught us how to recite poetry—not just with our voices, but with our hearts.” Describing Bhattacharyya as a luminary in Assamese literature, Prof. Choudhury remarked that his verses, often succinct yet profound, carried emotions of love, patriotism, and revolution. His poems are like a breath of fresh air on a sultry summer day—soothing, soulful, and full of hope, he added.
The event featured poetry recitations by Prof. Bhuban Barooah; Sattyakee D’com Bhuyan, Deputy Dean of Students' Welfare; Dr. Stuti Goswami and Mr. Ayushman Devraj from the Department of English; and Saswati Bordoloi from the IKS Cell. A soulful musical tribute was presented by Pranab J. Sarma, adding melody to the mood of remembrance.
Earlier, the welcome address was delivered by Dr. Pronami Bhattacharyya from the Department of English, and the event concluded with a vote of thanks by anchor Rituparna Das Borah. The programme served not only as a tribute but also as a reminder of Hiren Bhattacharyya’s timeless influence on generations of readers and poets.
