Jyoti Prasad Agarwala (; 1903 - 1951) was a noted
Assamese playwright, songwriter, poet, writer and film maker from
Assam. He was considered as
Assamese cultural icon, deeply revered for his creative vision and output and is popularly called the
Rupkonwar (ৰূপকোৱঁৰ) of Assamese culture. In fact, he is regarded as the founder of
Assamese cinema for
Joymati (1935). His death anniversary (January 17) is celebrated as
Silpi divas (Artists' Day) in his honor.