Explore the Notable Literary Figures of Mizoram

20Mar,2024

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Laltluangliana Khiangte is an Indian scholar, playwright and poet of Mizo literature. He is a recipient of the Pu Buanga Award, the highest literary award of the Mizo Academy of Letters.

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Laltluangliana Khiangte

Lalsangzuali Sailo (15 May 1949 – 14 October 2006) was an Indian writer, gospel singer and music composer from Mizoram. She also graduated in education (BEd) and secured a doctoral degrees of (PhD) and DLitt on Mizo literature.

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Lalsangzuali Sailo

Ralte L. Thanmawia is an Indian educationist and writer from Mizoram. Thanmawia was honored by the Government of India, in 2012, with the fourth highest Indian civilian award of Padma Shri.

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Ralte L. Thanmawia

Joy L. Pachuau is an author and professor from Mizoram who resides at Delhi. Her research interest includes the social history of Mizoram and Christianity in India

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Joy L. Pachuau

Rokunga (20 February 1914 – 12 July 1969) was a traditional writer and composer from Mizoram. His remain the "most cherished" patriotic songs among the Mizo people. He composed over 127 songs.

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Rokunga

Vankhama (1906-1970) was a traditional writer, composer and poet from Mizoram, India. He is known in Mizo literature for a unique lyrical style. He composed over 50 song.

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Vankhama

Joseph Francis Laldailova (9125-1979) was a writer of Mizo literature.He is best remembered for his English to Mizo dictionary, and also for his translation works, literary criticism and being the editor of a literary magazine.

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J. F. Laldailova