Bhabendra Nath Saikia was a novelist, short story writer and a pioneering film director from Assam who along with Jahnu Barua spearheaded Art Cinema in Assamese. He was awarded with Padma Shri for his contribution to art and literature.Born: February 20, 1932, NagaonDied: August 13, 2003, GuwahatiFilms: Agnisnaan, Kolahal, Itihaas, Sarothi, Putala Ghar, Evening Melody, Abartan, Anirban, Sandhya RaagAwards: National Awards, Padma Shri