Indra Bania

Indra Bania was an Indian theatre actor, playwright, film actor and director from Assam. His performance in Jahnu Baruas Halodhia Choraye Baodhan Khai earned him the Silver Leopard Best Actors award at the Locarno International Film Festival. He was the recipient of the Natasurya Phani Sarma Award.

Bania was born at Dhalpur village in North Lakhimpur, Assam onDecember 1942. After completing his primary education, in 1958, he came to Guwahati for higher education. While continuing his studies, he began his acting career as a stand up comedian. He started to earn a living through popular comedy shows on the stage, performing across Assam. After completing his education, he worked at Assam State Electricity Board until he retired in 2002.

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