Bhupen Hazarika Birth Anniversary 2024: Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge Pays Tribute to 'Bard of Brahmaputra' on His 98th Birth Anniversary
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma also paid tribute to Bhupen Hazarika and said that his songs radiate the message of justice, harmony and brotherhood.
New Delhi, September 8: Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday paid tribute to singer, composer and filmmaker Bhupen Hazarika on his 98th birth anniversary. In a social media post on X, Kharge wrote, "On the birth anniversary of the revered 'Bard of Brahmaputra', Bhupen Hazarika, we pay tribute to his enduring legacy in music. A visionary artist, lyricist, poet, and filmmaker, his creative genius bridged cultural divides, promoting harmony and humanity through his timeless works."
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma also paid tribute to Bhupen Hazarika and said that his songs radiate the message of justice, harmony and brotherhood. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Birth Anniversary 2024: Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami Pays Tribute to Former President, Says ‘Teachers Play an Important Role in Building the Character of Students’.
In a social media post on X, Assam CM Sarma wrote, "The music of Dr. Bhupen Hazarika transcends all barriers! His songs radiate the message of justice, harmony and brotherhood. Today on his Jayanti, we pay homage to the Bard of Brahmaputra."
In 2019, Bhupen Hazarika received India's highest civilian award, Bharat Ratna, from President Ram Nath Kovind. The singer, also an acclaimed poet and filmmaker, was born on September 8, 1926, and passed away on November 5, 2011. Hazarika was most popular in West Bengal and Bangladesh and was responsible for introducing the culture and folk music of Assam and Northeast India to Hindi cinema. Rajiv Gandhi Birth Anniversary 2024 Date and Significance: Know All About the Late Former Prime Minister of India on His 80th Birth Anniversary.
Popularly known as Sudhakantha, meaning the nightingale, he had received the National Film Award, Padmashri, Dada Saheb Phalke Award, Padma Vibhushan, and many other prestigious honours. He was known for his baritone voice and for making music on themes ranging from romance to social and political commentary. Some of his renowned works in Assamese music which audiences still enjoy include 'Bistirno Parore,' 'Moi Eti Jajabo,' 'Ganga Mor Maa,' and 'Bimurto Mur Nixati Jen.'
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