Birth Anniversary of Dr. Bhupen Hazarika

 Celebration on Dr. Bhupen Hazarika 100th Birth Anniversary

The vidyalaya proudly celebrated the 100th Birth Anniversary of Dr. Bhupen Hazarika (1926–2011), the legendary music maestro, lyricist, filmmaker, and cultural icon of Assam and India. Known as the "Bard of Brahmaputra".

On this occasion, students and teachers gathered in morning assembly to pay homage to his remarkable contribution to Indian art and culture. During the library period, a brief discussion on his life, achievement, contribution were discussed. A quiz competition was held in various section of the class to pay respect to the personality.

Class VIII A

Class XII B

Class VII C

Here are some brief important facts about Bhupen Hazarika:

• 🎤 Name: Dr. Bhupen Hazarika

• 📅 Birth: 8 September 1926, Sadiya, Assam, India

• 🕯️ Death: 5 November 2011, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

• 🎶 Profession: Legendary playback singer, lyricist, music composer, poet, filmmaker, and politician.

• 🌏 Known As: "Bard of Brahmaputra" for his soulful music that often reflected the culture, life, and struggles of the people of Assam and the North East.

• 🎵 Musical Style: Famous for blending Assamese folk music with contemporary music styles, spreading the culture of Assam to a wider audience.

• ✈️ Global Influence: He studied at Columbia University (USA), where he was influenced by humanist ideas and world music.

• 🏆 Awards:

  • Dadasaheb Phalke Award (1992)

  • Padma Shri (1977)

  • Padma Bhushan (2001)

  • Padma Vibhushan (posthumously, 2012)

  • Bharat Ratna (India’s Highest Civilian Award, posthumously, 2019)

• 🏛️ Political Career: Served as a Member of the Assam Legislative Assembly and later associated with political and cultural movements.

• 🌹 Legacy: His songs continue to inspire unity, peace, and social harmony across India, transcending regional boundaries.

References

• Baruah, S. (2012). Bhupen Hazarika: A legend of Indian music. Guwahati: Assam Book Depot.

• Das, M. (2019). Bhupen Hazarika and the making of cultural identity in Northeast India. Journal of Indian Musicology, 45(2), 112–126.

• Government of India. (2019). Bharat Ratna awardees 2019: Bhupen Hazarika. New Delhi: Ministry of Home Affairs. Retrieved from https://www.mha.gov.in

• Saikia, A. (2011). Remembering Bhupen Hazarika (1926–2011): Voice of the Brahmaputra. Economic and Political Weekly, 46(46), 23–25.

• Sharma, K. (2021). Music, politics, and the Northeast: The legacy of Bhupen Hazarika. New Delhi: Routledge India.