Eminent writer, editor and cultural leader leaves a lasting legacy in the Bodo literature and language movement
Guwahati: Assam’s literary community is mourning the loss of noted Bodo writer, editor and cultural leader Taren Boro, who passed away on February 14 at the age of around 70 after a brief illness. He breathed his last at Wintrobe Hospital in Guwahati.
His passing has deeply saddened literary circles across Assam, particularly within the Bodo community, where he was widely respected as a driving force behind the growth of the language and its cultural heritage. Writers and admirers paid tribute to him as a mentor and torchbearer who nurtured and encouraged countless young writers over the years.
The eminent writer was born on November 1, 1955, in Kokrajhar. Boro completed his higher studies at Gauhati University, earning a master’s degree along with a diploma in journalism. He began his career as a casual announcer with the Bodo section of All India Radio before serving in the Assam PWD and later joining the Reserve Bank of India in Guwahati, from where he retired as Manager in 2015.
Boro was deeply associated with the Bodo Sahitya Sabha for decades. He held several key positions, including Joint Secretary, Treasurer, Vice President and ultimately President. Under his leadership, the organisation strengthened efforts to safeguard and promote the Bodo language and literature.
A prolific author, he penned numerous plays, short stories, novels, critical works and translations, besides contributing regularly to newspapers. He also acted in several Bodo and Assamese films and remained active in theatre and radio drama.
With his passing, Assam has lost a towering literary figure whose lifelong dedication significantly enriched Bodo culture and left an enduring legacy.
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