Bhupen Hazarika
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Beyond the Bard of Brahmaputra: Discovering Bhupen Hazarika's life as singer, filmmaker and luminary
Assam | Nov 05, 2025, 08:04 AM ISTCelebrated for his music, films, and writings, he used art to promote social justice, humanity, and cultural pride. His works, from songs like Manuhe Manuhor Babe to acclaimed films, continue to inspire generations.
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Bhupen Hazarika birth anniversary: Photos, speech, essay and wishes in Assamese
Events | Sep 08, 2025, 12:22 PM ISTOn September 8, India remembers Dr Bhupen Hazarika, the Bard of Brahmaputra. Here are his photos, essays, and Assamese wishes to honour his legacy.
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Pranab Mukherjee will be a Bharat Ratna on August 8 along with Bhupen Hazarika and Nanaji Deshmukh
National | Jul 28, 2019, 08:15 PM ISTBharat Ratna Pranab Mukherjee: Former President Pranab Mukherjee will be awarded Bharat Ratna, the highest civilian honour of India on August 8. The award would also be given posthumously to social activist Nanaji Deshmukh and singer Bhupen Hazarika.
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Bhupen Hazarika’s son agrees to receive Bharat Ratna on behalf of father
Celebrities | Feb 15, 2019, 06:32 PM ISTTej Hazarika’s remarks on the Bharat Ratna award on Facebook created controversy earlier this month.
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Late singer Bhupen Hazarika's family refuses to accept Bharat Ratna
Bollywood | Feb 11, 2019, 11:40 PM ISTBhupen Hazarika was posthumously honoured with the highest civilian award Bharat Ratna' this Republic Day.
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Ya Ali fame Zubeen Garg in legal trouble for allegedly abusing Bharat Ratna in viral audio clip
Celebrities | Jan 29, 2019, 11:01 AM ISTAn audio clip has surfaced on the social media which has singer Zubeen Garg abusing the Bharat Ratna.
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Case registered against Mallikarjun Kharge for remarks on Bhupen Hazarika; complainant demands apology
India | Jan 28, 2019, 07:30 AM IST"A case has been filed against Mallikarjun Kharge at Morigaon Police Station," Swapnanil Deka, Superintendent of Police of Morigaon district said.
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Legendary singer Bhupen Hazarika awarded Bharat Ratna posthumously, here're few unknown facts about him
Celebrities | Jan 25, 2019, 09:16 PM ISTBharat Ratna Bhupen Hazarika brought the freshness of Northeast Folk Music into Bollywood. He gave us songs like ‘Dil hoom hoom kare' and ‘O Ganga behti ho', swayed and inspired millions across generations with the power and passion of his voice.
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Assam govt pitches for Bharat Ratna on Bhupen Hazarika
National | Nov 06, 2014, 07:00 AM ISTGuwahati: Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi has said his government would take up the matter with the Centre again to confer the Bharat Ratna award posthumously to cultural icon Bhupen Hazarika.The state government has already
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Tarun Gogoi for Bharat Ratna to Bhupen Hazarika
National | Aug 11, 2014, 08:50 PM ISTGuwahati: Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi today requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi to honour the state's cultural icon Dr Bhupen Hazarika with the Bharat Ratna.The Chief Minister, in a letter to the Prime Minister, requested
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Irrfan Khan would love to play Bhupen Hazarika
Bollywood | Oct 14, 2013, 05:49 PM ISTMumbai: Versatile actor Irrfan Khan says although he has not been offered the lead role in a biopic on Bhupen Hazarika, he would love to essay the legendary musician on screen."I was not offered the
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Bhupen Hazarika honoured in London
Bollywood | Jun 27, 2012, 06:46 PM ISTLondon: Leading lights of the Indian community here came together to honour late Bhupen Hazarika, described as a “multifaceted genius” who touched the lives of millions of people through his music, poetry, films and other
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Over 5,000 guitarists create record to Bhupen Hazarika's tune
Bollywood | Jun 03, 2012, 09:03 PM ISTGuwahati: A total of 5,406 guitarists entered their name into the Limca Book of Records by simultaneously playing a song by legendary singer Bhupen Hazarika here today.The event saw Hazarika's evergreen record “Bistirno Parore” being
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Bhupen Hazarika, Mario Miranda, Dharmendra, Shabana Get Padma Awards
India | Jan 25, 2012, 04:53 PM ISTNew Delhi, Jan 25: On the eve of Republic Day, the government today announced the Padma awards to eminent personalities which include Late Bhupen Hazarika, late Mario Miranda, Dharmendra and Shabana Azmi. Former civil servant
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Lakhs Attend Bhupen Hazarika's Funeral
Bollywood | Nov 09, 2011, 04:10 PM ISTGuwahati, Nov 9: A tearful Assam bid adieu to its cultural icon, Bhupen Hazarika, as his last rites were performed this morning with a sea of humanity descending on the Gauhati University campus to witness
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Hazarika's Body Flown To Assam; To Be Cremated Tomorrow
Bollywood | Nov 07, 2011, 10:52 AM ISTMumbai, Nov 7: The mortal remains of legendary singer-composer Bhupen Hazarika were today flown to Assam where his last rites will be conducted tomorrow.“The body was taken by close family members from the hospital at
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Music Legend Bhupen Hazarika Passes Away
India | Nov 05, 2011, 06:43 PM ISTMumbai, Nov 5: Legendary singer-composer Bhupen Hazarika, who wove a magical tapestry out of traditional Assamese music and lyrics, died here today following a prolonged illness.“It was a multi-organ failure. The end came around 4.30
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Music Legend Bhupen Hazarika Passes Away
Bollywood | Nov 05, 2011, 06:44 PM ISTMumbai, Nov 5: Legendary singer-composer Bhupen Hazarika, who wove a magical tapestry out of traditional Assamese music and lyrics, died here today following a prolonged illness.“It was a multi-organ failure. The end came around 4.30