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Guwahati : Renowned Assamese playwright and litterateur Arun Sarma passed away at Medanta-The Medicity hospital in New Delhi on Monday.
85-year old Arun Sarma was undergoing treatment at the hospital for age-related ailments.
Sarma was one of the Assamese contemporary writer and particularly known as his unconventional plays with some elements of drama.
He was awarded fourth highest civilian award of the country Padma Shri in 2010 in recognition for his contributions to the Assamese literature.
Sarma also had been awarded Sahitya Akademi Award in 1998 for his novel Ashirbadar Rong (The Hues of Blessing).
He was also the recipient of Assam Valley Literary Award in 2005.
For his contribution to the drama, Sarma won the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 2003.
Assam on Monday mourned with the death of the famous Assamese litterateur, playwright.
Assam Cheif Minister Sarbananda Sonowal condoled the death of Arun Sarma and said that the state will memorise his contribution for the Assamese literature, modern drama.
(Reporting by Hemanta Kumar Nath)
