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News: Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to Bharat Ratna Dr. Bhupen Hazarika on his birth anniversary.

Bhupen Hazarika: Maestro who sang for an inclusive society

Bhupen Hazarika was a cultural icon from Assam and Northeast India.
He was born in 1926 in Sadiya, Assam.
He was a singer, lyricist, musician, filmmaker, and cultural activist.
He is popularly known as the “Bard of Brahmaputra” and “Sudhakantho” (Pure Voice).
He received the Bharat Ratna posthumously, fulfilling a long-standing demand from his fans and cultural community.
The award recognizes his contribution to music, culture, and society.
He also received many prestigious awards before: Sangeet Natak Akademi Award, Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan, Posthumous Padma Vibhushan and Dada Saheb Phalke Award (1992).
His songs and lyrics were in Assamese, Bengali, Hindi, and other languages.
Focused on important themes: Internationalism, Peace and equality, Unity across religions and languages and struggles of the working class
He used his art to support marginalized communities and promote social reform.
His famous song “Manuhe Manuhar Babe” (For Man) expresses humanistic values: “If man would not think for man with a little sympathy, who will?”
He also composed music for the Hindi film Rudali, which brought him fame all over India.
Bhupen Hazarika is remembered as a humanitarian who worshipped humanity.
He remains an inspiration for promoting secularism, equality, and social justice through music and culture.