Internet Amazed Over Security Guard's Drawing Of Assam's Cultural Icon On Dusty Car Windscreen

The hidden talent of a security guard in Assam has managed to amaze people online, with the object of discussion being his artwork on a dusty windscreen of a parked car.

Artwork of Dhruva Das on the dusty windscreen of a car/ Instagram @north.eastern.chronicle

Talent no longer hidden

Dhruva Das, described as a resident by a local news channel, drew a portrait of the renowned 'Kalaguru' Bishnu Prasad Rabha, which quickly garnered internet attention.

Dhruva Das recognised for his artwork/ Instagram @north.eastern.chronicle

Hardships hindrance to dream

Dhruva has always had a passion for art but could never pursue his dream since life came in the way. Facing financial hardships in life, the need was to earn money. Thus, investing in his artwork was not possible.

His circumstances never provided him with many opportunities to pursue his dream.

But it seems that his talent did see the light of day, as his artwork of Bishnu Prasad Rabha was much appreciated.

Kalaguru Bishnu Prasad Rabha

Recently, on 20 June, the death anniversary of Kalaguru Bishnu Rabha was celebrated.

A renowned Indian cultural figure in Assam, he was multi-talented - if his name 'Kalaguru', meaning master of arts - does not already give it away. He was awarded this title by Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan at Varanasi for his mesmerising "Tandava" dance of Lord Shiva.

Bishnu Prasad Rabha/ Wikimedia Commons

Apart from dance, he was also known for his contributions to music, painting, literature, and political activism.

A Revolutionary with massive cultural influence

An accomplished singer, Bishnu Prasad Rabha composed over a hundred songs. So popular are his songs that they fall under a unique segment of their own, known as Bishnu Rabha Sangeet.

From an early stage, he played an active role in the struggle for Indian Independence. He came to be influenced by left-wing ideas and joined the Revolutionary Communist Party of India (RCPI) in 1945, where he defied British rule and opposed wage slavery and capitalism.

Donated ancestral land to peasants

Bishnu Prasad Rabha donated an ancestral estate of 2500 bigha land received from the British government to the peasants.

His slogan was "Haal Jaar Maati Taar, " meaning "those who cultivate should own the land".

The present-day Tezpur University stands upon the land donated by him.

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As someone who has contributed to every aspect of Assamese society and culture in such a massive way, it is only fitting that Dhruva Das and other fellow Assamese continue to be inspired by the great Bishnu Prasad Rabha.

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