Birendra Kumar Bhuyan was a famous writer, poet, and lyricist from Nilapada, Odisha. Apart from Odia literature, he has also made significant contributions to Odia cinema as a lyricist.
Birendra Kumar Bhuyan – Famous Odia writer, poet, and lyricist from Nilapada
Birendra Kumar Bhuyan was born on 25 July 1933 in Nilapada village, British India, to Balaram Bhuyan and Sulochana Devi. When he was born, his village was a sub-division in the district of Cuttack. He was married to Shubhashini Bhuyan in 1956, and the couple had two sons and three daughters. His aunt Singha Jhia Sushila was a freedom fighter. He lost his father at the age of 13.
Father’s death was a turning point in young Birendra’s life
His mother deeply inspired him. Since childhood, Birendra wanted to do something worthwhile for the people of Odisha. He had to swim every day to reach school, as there was no bridge connecting his village and the school. Following his father’s death, he discontinued his studies and left home. He wanted to become a monk, and during his spiritual journey in his teens, he visited the pilgrimage cities like Kashi, Brindavan, and Mathura.
During that journey, he met with a monk at Mathura, who advised him to focus on his life. So, he returned and completed his education first. After graduation, he joined service in government sector of Odisha in the field of administration.
Birendra Kumar Bhuyan started writing in 1951
Bhuyan started writing when he was around 22, and in the next 4 decades, he contributed poems and film songs to the Odia people. Lakhmi Nandan, Dhanya Se Jhhia, Hati O Maduka Katha, Gadia Ganga, Kete Je Pakhi, Kete Je Fula, Bagala Baguli, Kunmuni, Bana Raijara Katha, Kete Jati Fala, and Bhabana Ra Swara are his published works. He was only 57 when he passed away on 19 June 1991 in Cuttack. His last work – Bhabana ra swara, an anthology of poems, was published posthumously.
He died while still actively in service, just prior to his official retirement. At that time, he was working for the Adult Education Department of the Government of India, a career path he began during his first posting in Talcher.
His famous song as an Odia lyricist
His film songs as a lyricist – “Eka K eKa”, Jataka Padichhi Raja Jataka”, “Kalasha Upare Amba Dalia Gori Kanyaku Bara Kalia”, “Joutuka Deiparibini”, etc., are very popular. He was also a lyricist at All India Radio, Cuttack. He was a recipient of the Mina Bazar Award and many other honours for his contributions towards Odia literature.
Also read about Birendra Kumar Bhattacharya, the Assamese Writer and Academician who won the Jnanapith Award in 1972.
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