Phani Sarma

Phani Sarma (1910–1970) was an Indian theatre actor, playwright, film actor and director. Beginning as a stage actor, he appeared in the first film ever made in Assamese cinema, Joymati, in 1935. Sarma was conferred with the title "Natasurya" for his contribution towards Assamese drama. He acted in and directed Siraj in 1948 and Piyoli Phukan in 1955. thumb|200px|The Kohinoor Opera would often perform outside along the banks of the Brahmaputra River|center