Guwahati, March 9 -- A beloved voice in Assamese arts and culture, the magazine "Roopkar," is set to return in April 2025 as an annual special edition, marking its 50th anniversary.

Founded in 1975 by the late Pabitra Kumar Deka, a renowned journalist and humorist, "Roopkar" quickly became the most popular entertainment magazine in Northeast India.

For nearly two decades, until the early 1990s, it served as a crucial platform for Assamese cinema, theatre, and culture.

The magazine boasted an impressive advisory board, including the legendary Dr. Bhupen Hazarika and esteemed writer Nirode Chaudhury. Notably, "Roopkar" pioneered the region's first popular film awards, the Roopkar Awards, solidifying its impact on the Assamese film indust...