Assam pays tribute to Hazarika on his 100th birth anniv

People from all walks of life gathered at the Bhupen Hazarika Samannay Tirtha in Guwahati Monday to pay homage to the legendary singer on his 100th birth anniversary, ushering in yearlong celebrations of the Assam icon.

- PRESS TRUST OF INDIA

Governor Laxman Prasad Acharya, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and state Congress president Gourav Gogoi were among the leaders who joined countless school children, college students, office goers and music lovers from across the city to pay tribute to Hazarika at his memorial, the place where he was cremated in November 2011.

Hazarika, hailed as the ‘Bard of Brahmaputra’, created songs that continue to resonate across generations.

His compositions, such as ‘Bistirno Parore’,voiced the struggles and aspirations of the common people, while numbers like ‘Dil Hoom Hoom Kare’ and ‘Ganga Behti Ho Kyun’ brought his evocative music to national audiences. Assamese classics like ‘Manuhe Manuhor Babe’and ‘Moi Eti Jajabor’ reflected his cultural pride and deep-rooted connection to the land.

In an article published in all major newspapers of the state, PM Narendra Modi paid tribute to Hazarika, stating that his legacy extends far beyond music as his works embodied emotions that transcended melody.