Portrait Gallery
The Portrait Gallery, located on the second floor of the Sahitya and Sangeet Natak Bhawan at Srimanta Sankaradeva Kalakshetra, pays tribute to the distinguished personalities who have shaped Assam’s literary, artistic and cultural heritage. The gallery displays portraits of 117 eminent figures who made significant contributions to Assamese literature, dance, drama, music and fine arts.
Each portrait is accompanied by the individual’s birth and death dates, offering visitors an opportunity to learn about the people behind Assam’s cultural achievements. The collection also includes specimens of original handwriting attributed to some of these notable personalities, providing a personal glimpse into their lives and creative journeys. Bringing together the faces and memories of celebrated writers, musicians, performers and artists, the gallery serves as a visual record of Assam’s cultural history and honours the individuals whose works continue to inspire generations.