Zirsangzela Hnamte

Zirsangzela Hnamte (1 December 1952 - 15 October 2002) was a writer of Mizo literature. He started composing at 17. He composed over 75 songs.[1] Many of his songs are now used as study material in High School and College of Mizoram.[2]

Zirsangzela Hnamte
Born(1952-12-01)1 December 1952
Mizoram, India
Died15 October 2002(2002-10-15) (aged 49)
OccupationAcademic
Writer
Known forMizo literature
AwardsMizo Zaimi Inzawmkhawm Award

Personal

He was born in Sialsuk[3] in 1952 and was the eldest among 8 siblings. He is said to be introverted.

Recognition

Zirsangzela Hnamte's awards are:

  • Best Composer of Mizo Songs 1977:Shillong, į¹¬halfavang Kut
  • Best Composer of Mizo Songs 1980:Mizoram Beat and Music contest Organised by IPR &T Govt. of Mizoram .
  • Composer of song of the Year- 1989: Mizo Zaimi Inzawmkhawm Award.
  • Composer of song of the Year 1986: Lelte Weekly Magazine, Five Tops of Mizoram Poll.

Songs

Some of the songs that were composed by Zirsangzela are:

See also

References

  1. "HRANGHLUI ZAITHIAM ZIRSANGZELA HNAMTE ( 1952 - 2002 )". Retrieved 3 January 2019.
  2. Pachuau, Joy. The Camera as a Witness. Cambridge. p. 386. ISBN 9781107073395.
  3. "Zirsangzela". Kumtluang. Retrieved 3 January 2019.


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