Nanda Kumar Deb Barma

Nanda Kumar Deb Barma is a Tipra playwright, poet, and lyricist from Tripura.^[1] He is known for literature in Kokborok language and Kokborok Drama. Nanda Kumar Deb Barma is author of novels such as Rung (2001), and compilations of works such as Thungnuk Bwchap (2015).^[2][3] He has been one of the active advocates for Kokborok^[4] development of literature and education and is the president of Kokborok Sahitya Sabha.^[5]

Nanda Kumar Deb Barma
Debbarma at his home
Born	(1950-07-21) 21 July 1950 (age 75) Bishramganj, Tripura
Occupation	Playwright, poet, author, lyricist
Language	Kokborok and Bengali
Alma mater	MBB College (BA)
Notable works	Longtoraini Eklobya
Notable awards	Mahendra Smriti Puraskar, Rabindra Puraskar

Works

Bubar, Mukunne, Kokkisa, Koktanghai, Mari, Randijwkma, Sikhok, Reg-Swnam, Bolongni Muktarwi Sarao, Koktun, Khotalbai, Kwplai, Kantomoni, Imangni Bwsarok, Shehi Bukhukswk Ha, Nuai, Rung, Sundurjak, Yapiri, Dogar, Longtoraini Eklobyo,^[6][7] Bwsak Kaisao, Da-kuphur, Chobani Swkang, Swkango Choba, Kotor Buma-Bwsa.

Selected published works

• Kokborok Poetry^[8][9]
• Simalwng Sakao Holongni Khum (Stone Flowers at the Pyre)^[10]
• Bolongni Bwsagursong Mwsao (Dances of Jungle Girls) ^{[citation needed]}
• Ani Ganao Ang (Me beside me) ^{[citation needed]}
• Dugmalino (To a Flower) ^{[citation needed]}

Translated Works

• The Story (2005)^[11]
• A Trip to the Shakhangtang Hill (2005)^[12]