Piyoli Phukan
| Piyoli Phukan | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Phani Sarma |
| Written by | Phani Sarma |
| Screenplay by | Phani Sarma |
| Produced by | Gama Prasad Agarwalla (Rupjyoti Productions) |
| Starring | Phani Sarma Chandradhar Goswami Gyanada Kakati |
| Cinematography | Subodh Banerjee |
| Edited by | Kamal Ganguli |
| Music by | Bhupen Hazarika |
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Running time | 75 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Assamese |
Piyoli Phukan is a black & white Assamese language film directed by Phani Sarma, released in 1955. The film is based on the life and struggle of a historical character of Assam, Piyoli Phukan, son of Badan Borphukan, who revolted against British occupation. He was sentenced to death and hanged in 1830 at Jorhat. The film is produced by Gama Prasad Agarwalla under the banner of Rupjyoti Productions, Tezpur, Assam. Music is composed by Bhupen Hazarika. Piyoli Phukan is the first Assamese film, which got national recognition. The film was honoured by the Certificate of Merit in State Awards, 1956.