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  Beyond the Bard of Brahmaputra: Discovering Bhupen Hazarika's life as singer, filmmaker and luminary

  Assam | November 05, 2025 8:04 IST

  Celebrated 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

  September 08, 2025 12:22 IST

  On 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

  Politics | July 28, 2019 20:15 IST

  Bharat 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 | February 15, 2019 18:32 IST

  Tej 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 | February 11, 2019 23:40 IST

  Bhupen 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 | January 29, 2019 11:01 IST

  An 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 | January 28, 2019 7:30 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 | January 25, 2019 21:16 IST

  Bharat 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

  Politics | November 06, 2014 7:00 IST

  Guwahati: 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

  Politics | August 11, 2014 20:50 IST

  Guwahati: 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 | October 14, 2013 17:49 IST

  Mumbai: 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 | June 27, 2012 18:46 IST

  London: 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 | June 03, 2012 21:03 IST

  Guwahati: 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 | January 25, 2012 16:53 IST

  New 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 | November 09, 2011 16:10 IST

  Guwahati, 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 | November 07, 2011 10:52 IST

  Mumbai, 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 | November 05, 2011 18:43 IST

  Mumbai, 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 | November 05, 2011 18:44 IST

  Mumbai, 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