Bharat Ratna Dr. Bhupen Hazarika was one of most revered music artists of Assam. The 'Bard of Brahmaputra' passed away on November 5, 2011 at the age of 85, in Mumbai. His songs on peace, humanity and patriotism defined Assam's cultural landscape. Not just music, Bhupen Hazarika was a director par excellence. Directed award-winning Assamese films like 'Shakuntala Sur' (1961), 'Pratidhwani' (1964). Won the National Award for Best Music Director for 'Rudali' in 1993. He was the first recipient of the Assam Ratna in 2009 and Bharat Ratna posthumously in 2019
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