Prominent writer, social reformer of Assamese of the 19th century. Jagannath Barooah: Tea-Planter, popularly known for Jagannath Barooah College. Jnanadabhiram Barua (1880–1955): Notable writer, dramatist, translator of Assam, and a participant in India's freedom struggle. Kanaklal Barua (1872–1940): Prominent writer (mainly in English language), essayist, historian, and politician from Assam. Kanaklata Barua: Indian freedom fighter from Assam. Lakshminath Bezbaroa (1868–1938): Assamese author, essayist, playwright, poet, and satirist. Navakanta Barua (1926–2002): Prominent Assamese novelist and poet. Padmanath Gohain Baruah (1871–1946): First president of Assam Rhetorical Congress, novelist, poet, dramatist, analyst, and a thought provoking writer. Pradan Baruah: Indian politician, former member of Assam Legislative assembly, member of parliament of Lakhimpur Lok Sabha. Rituparna Baruah, Indian politician Rudra Baruah (1926–1980): Actor, composer, lyricist, singer and musician. Jahnu Barua – Internationally acclaimed film-maker. Joi Barua – Singer, musician, and lead vocalist from Assam. Parvati Prasad Baruva: Famous Assamese music composer, poet, lyricist, dramatist: an icon of Assamese literature. Pramathesh Chandra Barua (1903–1951): Famous actor, director, and screenwriter of Indian films in the pre-independence era. Pratima Barua Pandey (1935–2002): Famous folk singer and daughter of Pramathesh Chandra Baruah. Radha Govinda Baruah (1900–1977): Founder of the Assam Tribune Group, sports enthusiast, introduced Assam to the culture of sports. Siva Prasad Barooah: Pioneer tea planter, path-breaker in Assamese journalism, renowned philanthropist, politician and humanist. Notes References Other Links Barua (Bangladesh) people of Bangladesh are from the Buddhist stock. They spoke Pali initially and later shifted to Bengali. However, it is presumed that originally they were Assamese and later moved to Bengal and Bangladesh, and adapted their culture. External links Assamese-language surnames Social groups of Assam Ahom kingdom