Veteran Assamese actor Nipon Goswami passed away on Thursday at the age of 80 at the Nemcare Hospital in Guwahati. He was reportedly suffering from heart-related issues for a while and his condition deteriorated all of a sudden on October 24 following which he was hospitalised.
According to a regional media report, "Goswami made his debut in the Assamese film industry as a child actor in the film Piyoli Phukan in 1957. He then went on to act in several popular films such as Sangram, Dr. Bezborua, Mukuta, Sandhya Raag, Kokad..."
Prime Minister Modi also tweeted condoling the actor's death and lauded his diverse work in films. Former Assam CM Sarbananda Sonowal also consoled his death and said, "The polestar of Assamese cinema is no more. Deeply saddened to learn about the demise of veteran actor Nipon Goswami. A star since the 1960s, Nipon da had captivated the hearts of audience and his death brings an end to a golden era."