A Pen Silenced, A Voice Eternal: Assam Mourns the Loss of Anubhav Tulsi, Literary Luminary
GUWAHATI, ASSAM — The world of literature stands in somber silence as Anubhav Tulsi, one of Assam’s most cherished poetic voices, passed away on **July 1, 2025, at the age of 67, following complications from a brain stroke. His departure leaves behind a deep void in the cultural and literary fabric of the region — one that may never fully be filled.
Anubhav Tulsi was not just a poet; he was a storyteller, editor, film critic, and above all, a visionary who carried Assamese literature to global platforms. With a career spanning more than four decades, Tulsi penned over 20 volumes of poetry and 30 additional books that touched on themes ranging from love and loss to identity, nature, and social transformation.
His words resonated not only within the borders of Assam but also on international stages, where he was often a keynote speaker or honored guest at prestigious global literary festivals. Tulsi’s works were translated into multiple languages, amplifying his voice far beyond the Brahmaputra and into the hearts of literary circles worldwide.
Born with an extraordinary gift for language, Anubhav Tulsi had the rare ability to marry modern thought with traditional Assamese values, breathing life into stanzas that echoed with philosophical depth and cultural pride. Whether through free verse or lyrical prose, his poetry reflected the soul of a people and the spirit of a land.
His passing comes as a heartbreaking blow to the literary community. Fellow writers and admirers took to social media and public forums to express their grief and reverence.
“Anubhav Tulsi was a poet of the people. His lines carried both softness and fire — they comforted and provoked. We’ve lost more than a man. We’ve lost a guardian of our language,” said noted writer Nilakshi Bhattacharya.
Beyond the written word, Tulsi also served as an editorial voice in several Assamese literary journals and was a respected film critic, known for his eloquence and incisive commentary on cinema as a mirror of society.
Farewell, Anubhav Tulsi. The pen has fallen, but your ink stains the soul of a nation.