Bhupen Hazarika

September 8, 2026 12:21 PM

His voice carried the soul of Assam: PM Modi remembers Bhupen Hazarika on his 100th birth anniversary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday remembered legendary singer, composer, lyricist and filmmaker Dr Bhupen Hazarika on his 100th birth anniversary, highlighting his contribution to carrying the cultural voice of Assam and the Northeast to audiences across the country. In a post on X, PM Modi said, "On his 100th birth anniversary, remembering the legendary Dr. Bhupen Hazarika Ji." "His voice carried the soul of Assam and the spirit of the Northeast to the entire nation. Through his music h...

November 4, 2025 9:32 AM

Jyotiraditya Scindia confers Bharat Ratna Dr. Bhupen Hazarika National Awards

Union Minister for Communications and Development of the North Eastern Region, Jyotiraditya Scindia, on Monday conferred the Bharat Ratna Dr. Bhupen Hazarika National Awards at a ceremony in Guwahati, celebrating the centenary year of the legendary artist. The event, organised by Sarhad Pune, honoured six eminent personalities for their contributions to literature, music, cinema, and cultural preservation. The recipients included Yeshe Dorjee Thongchi (Arunachal Pradesh), Laishram Mema (Manipur...

September 28, 2025 1:47 PM

PM Modi pays homage to Bhupen Hazarika, Zubeen Garg, and SL Bhyrappa in ‘Mann Ki Baat’

Addressing the Mann Ki Baat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday paid tributes to Assamese singers Bhupen Hazarika and Zubeen Garg, and Karnataka author S.L. Bhyrappa, and remembered their contributions to the nation. PM Modi played two songs of Bhupen Hazarika and said, "These sounds bear witness to how Bhupen Hazarika's songs connect different countries around the world. In fact, a very commendable effort has been made in Sri Lanka. In this, Sri Lankan artistes have translated Bhupen Da ji...

September 8, 2025 11:31 AM

‘Bistirna Parore’ musical voyage launched on Brahmaputra to mark Bhupen Hazarika’s centenary

The Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) on Monday launched “Bistirna Parore: A Musical Voyage from Sadiya to Dhubri” on the Brahmaputra to mark the birth centenary of Bharat Ratna Dr. Bhupen Hazarika. The voyage, flagged off this morning from Guijan in Dibrugarh under the aegis of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, has been conceptualised as a cultural tribute to the legendary singer, popularly known as the “Sudhakantha” (Bard of the Brahmaputra). The opening ceremon...

September 8, 2025 11:20 AM

PM Modi pays tribute to Bhupen Hazarika on his birth anniversary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday paid tributes to legendary Assamese artist Bhupen Hazarika on his birth anniversary, describing him as “one of the most extraordinary voices India has ever known” and recalling his unparalleled contribution to music, culture, and public life. Born on September 8, 1926, in Sadiya, Assam, Hazarika - affectionately known as 'Sudhakantha' (Bard of the Brahmaputra) - created timeless compositions in Assamese that were later translated into several languages...