Assam Begins Year-Long Centenary Celebrations of Dr. Bhupen Hazarika

Dr. Bhupen Hazarika was a legendary Indian playback singer, composer, poet, and filmmaker from Assam, celebrated for his folk-inspired music and social messages.

Sakshi Gupta Last updated on September 9th, 2025 06:39 pm Leave a comment

News? The Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI), under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW), launched “Bistirna Parore: A Musical Voyage from Sadiya to Dhubri” to mark the birth centenary of Dr. Bhupen Hazarika.

About Dr. Bhupen Hazarika

Birth: 8 September 1926, Sadiya, Assam
Death: 5 November 2011, Mumbai

Profession

Renowned playback singer, lyricist, musician, poet, filmmaker, and writer.
Popularly known as the “Bard of Brahmaputra.”

Political and Social Engagement

Served as Chairman of the Sangeet Natak Akademi (1999–2004).
Was also elected as an MLA in Assam (1967).
Nominated member of the Assamese intelligentsia and cultural revival movements.

Honours and Awards

Dadasaheb Phalke Award (1992)
Padma Bhushan (2001).
Bharat Ratna (2019, posthumously)

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