All you need to know about Bhupen Hazarika, the 'Bard of Brahmaputra'

Bhupen Hazarika, known as the 'Bard of Brahmaputra,' was born on September 8, 1926, in Assam's Tinsukia district.

He was a renowned theatre personality, playback singer, director, poet, composer, and journalist.

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Hazarika composed and sang the popular song "Dil Hoom Hoom Kare" from the film Rudaali, which moved the audience to tears.

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He received numerous awards and honors, including the Bharat Ratna (2019) and Padma Vibhushan (2012) posthumously.

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Hazarika's career spanned across various fields, including music composition, playback singing, film direction, and poetry.

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He made significant contributions to Assamese, Bangla, and Hindi cinema, composing music for films like Aarop, Ek Pal, and Rudaali.

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Hazarika's last film as a playback singer was "Gandhi to Hitler."

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He served as a member of the Assam Legislative Assembly and held positions in organizations like Sangeet Natak Akademi.

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Hazarika's talent was recognized from a young age, and he was greatly influenced by figures like Jyotiprasad Agarwal and Paul Robeson.

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His legacy lives on through his works, and he will be remembered as a multi-talented artist who made significant contributions to Indian cinema and culture.

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