March 05, 2021
Bhupen Hazarika was one of the legendary artists born in Sadiya Assam on 8 September1926. He was an Indian Musician, Lyricist, Composer, Playback Singer, Film Producer, Film Director, Film Actor, Politician & Poet who worked mostly in Assamese and Hindi language. He is recognized amongst the pioneers to have introduced the Assamese folk music and culture in Hindi cinemas.
Other Professions: | Musician Singer Playback Singer Composer Film Director Film Producer Film Actor Poet Politician |
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Appearance: | Assamese Bollywood |
AWARD NAME | AWARD CATEGORY | RECEIPT YEAR | RECEIPT FIELD |
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Padma Shri | Civilian Award | 1977 | Arts |
Dadasaheb Phalke Award | Indian Cinema Award | 1992 | Assamese Film Industry |
Padma Bhushan | Civilian Award | 2001 | Arts |
Padma Vibhushan | Civilian Award | 2012 | Arts |
Bharat Ratna | Civilian Award | 2019 | Arts |
DEATHDAY | DEATH PLACE | DEATH COUNTRY |
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5 November, 2011 (Friday) | Mumbai, Maharashtra | India |
He was born to Nilakanta Hazarika & Shantipriya Hazarika. His brother Jayanta Hazarika was also an Assamese Singer. He was married to Priyam Hazarika from 1950 to 2011 (till his death) and had a son named Tej Hazarika with her. Indian Playback Singer Mayukh Hazarika is his nephew.
Skin Colour | Fair |
Eye Colour | Dark Brown |
Hair Colour | Salt & Pepper |
Home Town | Sadiya, Tinsukia , Assam |
Nationality | Indian |
Religion | Hindu |
Address | Guwhati , Assam |
School | Sonaram High School, Guwahati Dhubri Government High School Tezpur High School |
College | Cotton College, Guwahati Pan Bazaar Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi Columbia University, New York Cotton University |
Qualification | Post Graduate |
Hobbies | Travelling, Reading |
Marital Status | Married |
Debut | As A Playback Singer - Indramalati (1939) |
Salary | N/A |
Net Worth | $10 Million |
Official Website | N/A |
Best Songs | Siraj (1948), Pioli Phukan (1955), Era Bator Sur (1956), Shakuntala Sur (1961) and Titash Ekti Nadir Naam (1973) among others |
Favorite Color | White, Black |
Favorite Politician | Atal Bihari Vajpayee |
Favorite Place | Historical Places |
Favorite Food | Sea Food |
Favourite Bhajan | 'Vaishnav Jan'. |
Bhupen Hazarika was 85 years, 1 month & 27 days old age.