Dr Bhupen Hazarika, fondly known as the Bard of Brahmaputra is being remembered today across Assam on his 94th birth anniversary.
Legendary music maestro Dr. Bhupen Hazarika, who was also known as Sudhakantha, meaning nightingale was a professional singer, composer, lyricist and music director. He was an inspirational personality for the youth of Assam and India for his intellect mindset, creative talent as a poet, lyricist, singer-musician, and the rare debonair that he used to carry along with him.
Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal took to his twitter handle to convey his wishes.
"As the Burha Luit flows ever onward, the Bard of Brahmaputra's message of harmony and love resonates in every soul it nurtures & shapes. Remembering the legend, Bharat Ratna, Dr Bhupen Hazarika on his birth anniversary," he tweeted.
Home minister Amit Shah also conveyed the same calling him "a music maestro and multi-faceted personality".
"Tributes to Bard of Brahmaputra & pride of India, Bharat Ratna Dr. Bhupen Hazarika ji on his jayanti. As a music maestro and multi-faceted personality, Bhupen Da enriched the lives of millions with his music compositions strengthening social harmony and universal brotherhood," Shah tweeted.
Hazarika, a Bharat Ratna awardee, was born on September 8 1926 and passed away on November 5, 2011.
On his birth anniversary, let's go through some his classics that have captivated the people of Assam and beyond.
