Understanding Cultural Nationalism in Assam: Perspectives from the Plays of Jyotiprasad Agarwala and Bishnuprasad Rava

In a contemporary phase of competing ethnonationalism, Jyotiprasad Agarwala and Bishnuprasad Rava continue to remain relevant Assamese society. This is proven by the simple fact that every artist from Assam never let go opportunity establish their allegiance Agarwala. Unquestionably, two most revered cultural heroes provided way forward for more inclusive The fertile contexts Indian Freedom Movement, world wars, Russian Revolution, Chinese Revolution heritage shaped vision understanding nationalism eclecticism. Music theatre were powerful mediums through which they chose communicate with masses. paper aims at critically assessing concept in select plays Rava. Khanikar, Lobhita Kanaklata and, Krishak Sapon Kuwali have been selected understand context then society rise nationalism. gave new impetus celebrating Assamese. was done or less manner tradition Lakshminath Bezbaroa. On other hand, Rava’s ideology, unique heritages each ethnic communities should find reflection greater collective society, where all would same sense dignity. Though names these artists are very often rightly uttered breath, there need separate important differences mark viewpoints. These icons not proponents chauvinism ultra-nationalism, rather celebrated inclusivity secularism. concludes contextualizing Agarwala’s views backdrop rising tide different parts country time.