Indian singer (1926–2011)
Bhupen Hazarika
Bhupendra Kumar Hazarika, widely known as Bhupen Hazarika, was an Indian singer, songwriter, writer, filmmaker and politician from Assam.
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- Profession
- Indian singer (1926–2011)
- Born
- 1926-09-08
Overview
Bhupendra Kumar Hazarika, widely known as Bhupen Hazarika, was an Indian singer, songwriter, writer, filmmaker and politician from Assam. He wrote songs mainly in the Assamese language, which are marked by humanity and universal brotherhood. His songs have been translated into many languages, most notably in Bengali and Hindi.
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