Anis Uz Zaman, eminent Assamese poet and writer, dies at 79

Eminent Assamese poet, writer, and lyricist Anis Uz Zaman passed away at a private hospital in Guwahati on Sunday at the age of 79 following a prolonged illness.

Zaman had a distinguished career in Assamese literature and public service. He served as a member of the Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) from 1998 to 2004. His literary contributions include several poetry collections such as ‘Agyate’, ‘Godhuli’, ‘Seujia Jon’, ‘Dokmokali’, and ‘Ei Batediyei’. He was also a noted translator, having produced an Assamese translation of Japanese haiku by Matsuo Basho.

In addition to his poetry, Zaman was a children’s author, an actor in television serials, and an editor for literary magazines including ‘Sangya’ and ‘Ramdhenu’. His works have been translated into numerous languages, including English, Bengali, Hindi, French, and Spanish. He was a life member of the Asam Sahitya Sabha and received various literary honors, including the Gangadhar National award in 2022.