title: Zirsangzela Hnamte
text: # 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. Many of his songs are now used as study material in high school and colleges of Mizoram.
  
  ## Personal
  
  Hnamte was born in Sialsuk in 1952 and was the eldest among 8 siblings. He is said to be introverted.
  
  ## Recognition
  
  * Best Composer of Mizo Songs 1977: Shillong, Ṭhalfavang 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:
  
  