Lakshahira Das

Lakshahira Das (1931-2025) was an Indian writer, singer and professor. She became the first female artist to receive AIR approval in 1948.[1][2] She won a Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 2022.[3] She wrote 50 books and composed a number of songs throughout her career.[1]

Das was a member of the Sahitya Akademi, the Poetry Society of India and the Asam Sahitya Sabha.[1] She was a head professor at the Gauhati University.[2]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Assamese composer Lakshyahira Das passes away at 94". Telegraph India.
  2. 1 2 "Renowned Litterateur and Singer Dr. Lakshahira Das Passes Away at 94". www.pratidintime.com. Retrieved 2026-02-08.
  3. ↑ "Assam: Eminent Litterateur Dr. Lakshahira Das Passes Away in Guwahati". The Sentinel - of this Land, for its People. 2025-03-16. Retrieved 2026-02-08.
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