Homen Borgohain was born on 1932 in Assam.He was the well-known writer of Assamese literature.He was a critic, novelist ,short story writer, poet ,and a journalist. He was the editor of influential journal Saptahik Nilachal, and Nagarik. At present he is the editor of Amar Asom, well-circulated daily of Assam at present. He was also the founder editor of Satsori.He is the pioneer of bringing revolutionary changes and developments in the publishing industry of Assam.He gave chance many potential new writers in his papers and excaveted new talents in the Assamese literature.He presently writes the popular column Prothom Kolom in Amar Asom.
His famous novel was Pita Putra.It is the story of two generations when quick changes were taking place in rural Assam. He was honored with the Sahitya Academy Award in 1978 for this novel. He has also won the Assam Valley Literary Award in 1991. His another famous novel is Matsyagandha.In this novel he unfolded the life livings of the fisherfolk of Assam.
The protagonist Menaka, belongs to kaibartya community, the lower caste untouchables of Assam. His other major novels are Subala, Tantrik ,Kushilav Halodhiya Choraye Baudhan Khai, Timir Tirtha ,Astarag ,Saudar Puteke Nau Meli Jai. He wrote two anthologies of short stories like-Smriti Swapna Bikhad ,Astityor Jyotirmoy Chetana. His famous poetry was Hoimontee.He also penned several non-fiction. Mentionable are-Atmanusandhan ,Swarga Aru Narak ,Jeebonor Sadhana, Gadyar Sadhana ,Prajnar Sadhana, Amak Kitap Lage ,Jeebonor Madhurotom Samay ,Bibhinna Narak ,Saptam Dashak, Jijnasha ,Ananda Aru Bedanar Sandhanot ,Atma Dweepo Bhaba ,Mur Sangbadik Jeebon ,Sukh Dukh, Pathakar Tukabohi ,Kitap Porar Ananda ,Adhunik Jugor Janma Kahini ,Benjamin Franklin,Socrates ,Luis Pasteur ,Ussakangha ,Bikkhonnota ,Pratibhar Natun Sanga Diya Manuhjan .His book has been translated into English and sevaral Indian languages.
