Date of Birth
8 September 1926, Sadiya, Assam, India
Biography
Bhupen Hazarika is one of the most well-known personalities from Assam, India. Born in 1926, in Sadiya, Assam, he holds an M. A. in Political Science in 1946. He holds an M.A. in Political Science from Beranes Hindu University, and a PhD in Mass Communication from the Columbia University, New York, where he came in contact with,and was greatly influenced by, Paul Robeson. He also received the Lisle Fellowship from the Chicago University, USA.
He cut his first L.P. record when he was just 10 years old, and his first role as an actor was for the Assamese movie, Indramalati, made in 1939.
He was involved with the Indian Peoples’ Theatre Association (IPTA), and has also sporadically tried his chance at electoral politics.
Some of his composed music for few bollywood movies includes
- Aarop (1973)
- Ek Pal
- Rudaali
- Gaja Gamini
- Daman: A victim of Marital Violence
- Kyon?
Some of his famous songs are
- Aami Axomia Naho Dukhia
- Asom Amar Rupahi
- Akaxi Ganga
- Auto Rickshaw chalao
- Bstirno Parore
- Dil Hoom Hoom Kare (From the movie, Rudaali)
- Gajagamini (Gajagamini’s Title Song)
- Ganga Mor Maa
- Moi Eti Jajabar
- O bidesi bandhu darbhagia
- Parshi Puwate
- Sagar Sangamet
- Kolir Krishna bolir
- Koto Jawanor Mritu Hoyi
- Meghe Gir Gir Kore
- Juye Pura Tirashir
- Ami Ekhkekon Naore Jatri
- We Are In The Same Boat Brother
- Rimjhim Rimjhim Borushune Nepor Bojai Kat
- And many more immortal songs
Awards
In 2001, Bhupen Hazarika was conferred upon Padma Bhushan by the Government of India for his contribution to music. In 1992, he received the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke award for his imminent contribution to the world of cinema.
He has also been conferred with ‘Sangeet Natak Academy Ratna’ award. He has also been awarded with ‘Assam Ratna’ by the Government of Assam for his contribution towards building bridges of culture and unity in India and abroad.
Bhupen Hazarika has also won the National Award for the best music composer in India in the year of 1977 in acknowledgment for his work in Assamese movie, Chameli.
In February, 2009 All Assam Students Union honored him by erecting his life size statue in the heart of the city of Guwahati. The statue was unveiled by Dr. Bhupen Hazarika himself.
Bhupen Hazarika Famous Bollywood Songs
- Maula Ho Maula – Rudali
- Badalon Ki Oat Mein – Kyon
- Dil Hum Hum Kare Ghabraaye – Rudali
- Samay O Dhire Chalo, Bujh Gayee Raah Se Chhaanv – Rudali
