Description
Voice of Barak Valley (Assam), written by Muazzaz Ahmed Choudhury (Faaiz), is a powerful literary and socio-political reflection on one of India's most underrepresented regions. The author brings together stories, history, and the living pulse of the Barak Valley, offering a voice to its people, struggles, and aspirations.
Blending historical narratives with contemporary commentary, this work sheds light on identity, language, migration, communal harmony, and political marginalization. Drawing from personal roots and local realities, the book invites readers into the heart of Barak - a land often overshadowed but never silent.
Whether you are a student, researcher, policymaker, or simply curious about Northeast India, Voice of Barak Valley offers a deeply human and authentic perspective.
Paperback edition published in India by Pothi.com and available globally via Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing & Lulu. eBook edition available worldwide on Amazon Kindle, Google Play Books, Apple Books, and other major e-reading platforms.
Muazzaz Ahmed Choudhury, also known as Faaiz Choudhury, is a law student, writer, and electronic music producer hailing from Karimganj, Assam. With a passion for storytelling through words and sound, he has released several instrumental tracks on platforms such as Spotify, JioSaavn, Apple Music, Amazon Music, Shazam, SoundCloud, and Boomplay.
Faaiz is also associated with The Rahman Pharmacy, a family-run medical establishment located at Station Road, Karimganj, with a legacy dating back to the British era. He completed his early education at Tiny Hearts, followed by schooling at Kendriya Vidyalaya Karimganj.
He is the Founder Partner and Management Executive of 'The Capture' (September 2021 – October 2023), a youth-led creative platform focused on photography, surveys, and grassroots storytelling. The initiative gained attention for its raw and socially aware visual content, giving voice to local concerns and cultural expressions.
Faaiz’s literary and journalistic contributions include impactful articles published on Youth Ki Awaaz, Medium, and LinkedIn, addressing themes like political accountability, civic sense, education policy, and inequality. Notable titles include:
1. The Education Scam in India: A Growing Concern
2. The Indian Budget 2024-25: Falls Short on Equity & Sustainability
3. Outrage in Kolkata
4. From Leaders to Deities: Political Hero Worship in India
5. When Homes Become Illegal: The Urban Poor and India’s Bulldozer Justice
6. Civic Sense in India: The Missing Piece in Our Progress
7. Brain Drain: Why Indian Students Are Moving Abroad for Higher Education
Faaiz descends from a distinguished lineage rooted in Mesopotamia and Mughal India. His ancestor, Muhammad Imam Baksh, a prince from Mesopotamia, arrived in Delhi in 1599 AD during the reign of Emperor Akbar, seeking the spiritual guidance of Hazrat Baqi Billah (R:). His grandson, Nawab Jan Muhammad Khan Bahadur, was appointed Faujdar of Bihar in 1663 and later became Faujdar of Sylhet Sarkar under Emperor Aurangzeb. This noble lineage continued through Dewan Arman Ali Choudhury, Zamindar of Ujandihi in Karimganj, and Dr. Rosman Ali Choudhury, a freedom fighter and renowned physician of the British era.
During the Partition of 1947, while nearly all the elite Chowdhury families of Ujandihi migrated to East Pakistan, his great-grandfather Dr. Rosman Ali Choudhury chose to remain in India - committed to democratic values and national integrity. This legacy of resilience, service, and cultural pride continues to inspire Faaiz’s work.
Raised in a family grounded in wisdom and values, his father Mamazzad Ahmed Choudhury (Babu) is a respected educator, poet, and social figure, honored with the Chishti title at Ajmer Sharif. His mother, Sultana Fahmida Choudhury, is a devoted homemaker and the emotional foundation of his journey. His younger sister, Muazzama Choudhury Fidaa, contributed meaningfully to this book by refining and editing several sections with clarity and depth.
With a modern vision and an old-school soul, Faaiz blends art, intellect, and heritage to reclaim the forgotten narratives of his homeland - giving voice to the Barak Valley and its people through his debut work, Voice of Barak Valley (Assam).