Question: Recently, the prominent playwright Arun Sharma passed away. He was related to –
(a) Arunachal Pradesh
(b) Uttar Pradesh
(c) Assam
(d) Manipur
Answer- (c)
Related facts:
- Arun Sharma, the prominent playwright of Assam passed away on March 27th, 2017. He was of 85.
- He was an assamese writer belonging to contemporary style of writing and noted for his play.
- In addition to the drama, he wrote more than 6 novels on Assam’s lifestyle.
- He was awarded with Padma shree award in year 2010 by Central government.
- He was a proud recipient of the Sahitya Akademi Award for his novel, “Axirbaador Rong”(The colors of blessings) in year 1998.
- He was also given the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 2003 for writing drama.
Related links:
http://www.merinews.com/article/arun-sarma-the-pride-of-assam/15795522.shtml
http://www.veethi.com/india-people/arun_sharma-profile-6307-25.htm
http://www.uniindia.com/noted-playwright-arun-sharma-dead/other/news/823576.html
http://navbharattimes.indiatimes.com/india/the-demise-of-the-famous-playwright-arun-sharma/articleshow/57860063.cms