Google Celebrates Dr Bhupan Hazarika Birth Anniversary With A Doodle
Google celebrates the 96th birth anniversary of Dr Bhupen Hazarika with an artistic doodle. Your songs and films continue to command!
Dr. Bhupen Hazarika (8 September 1926 – 5 November 2011) was an Indian playback singer, lyricist, composer, poet, actor and filmmaker from Assam, popularly known as Sudha Gonthi. Bhupan Hazarika is one of the most popular personalities from Assam, India. He was Born in 1926 in Sadiya, Assam, he graduated in 1946 with a master’s degree in Political Science.
Sudha Gonthi / Sudha kontho
Assamese title to him”Sudha kontho” which litteraly, Sudha means Nectar & Kontho means Voice. He is a great singer & lyricist.
Did you know ?
Bhupan Hazarika is an Assamese child prodigy who started composing and singing in film studios at the age of 12? (A child prodigy is someone who is a master of one or more skills or arts at an early age). Google celebrates the 96th birth anniversary of Dr Bhupen Hazarika with an artistic doodle who won many prestigious Awards and prizes and inspired many through his music.
A Day to Remember in Dubai, UAE
The day with the greatest music event to remember about Dr. Bhupen Hazarika who enthralls Dubai (UAE) Audience with his great performance in the year of 2003. Organisation called Assam Somaj in Dubai (www.assamdubai.org), organized an event ‘An Evening with Dr. Bhupen Hazarika‘ on 27th March, 2003. The Indian Ambassador to UAE (during that time), Mr. K. C. Singh, who paid a glowing tribute to Dr. Hazarika during that event.
Bhupen Hazarika
Former Member of the Assam Legislative Assembly | 1926-2011
| Other names | Sudha Konthi |
| Born | 08-Sep-26 |
| Place of Birth | Sadiya, Assam Province, British India |
| Died | 5 November 2011 (aged 85) |
| Education | Cotton University, Benaras Hindu University, Columbia University |
| Occupation | poet, lyricist, songwriter, composer, singer, music director, filmmaker |
| Years active | 1939–2010 |
| Notable work | Rudaali Darmiyaan: In Between Gaja Gamini Daman Indramalati |
| Political party | Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) (2004–2011) |
| Movement | Indian Peoples Theater Association |
| Spouse(s) | Priyamvada Patel |
| Awards | Bharat Ratna (2019) (posthumously) |
| Awards | Bharat Ratna (2019) (posthumously) Padma Vibhushan (2012) (posthumously) Padma Shri (1977) Dadasaheb Phalke Award (1992) Padma Bhushan (2001) Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowship (2008) Asom Ratna (2009) Friends of Liberation War Honour (2011) |
| Member of Assam Legislative Assembly | 1967–1972 |
Did you know Bhupen Hazarika was an Assamese-Indian child prodigy who began singing and composing music for film studios at just 12 years old!?
— Google Doodles (@GoogleDoodles) September 7, 2022
Learn more about his inspiring life and legacy → https://t.co/mF5WRwB4K4 #GoogleDoodle pic.twitter.com/kysOqxZD6w
“Happy birthday, Bhupen Hazarika! Your songs and films continue to command respect for Assam’s rich culture,”
Google said.
Hazarika famous Top 10 songs (in Assamese)
| Rank | Hazarika Songs (in English) | Hazarika Songs in Assamese |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bistirno Parore | বিস্তীৰ্ণ পাৰৰে) |
| 2 | Moi Eti Jajabor | মই এটি যাযাবৰ) |
| 3 | Ganga Mor Maa | গংগা মোৰ মা) |
| 4 | Bimurto Mur Nixati Jen | বিমূৰ্ত মোৰ নিশাটি যেন) |
| 5 | Manuhe Manuhor Babey | মানুহে মানুহৰ বাবে) |
| 6 | Snehe Aamar Xoto Shrabonor | স্নেহে আমাৰ শত শ্ৰাৱণৰ) |
| 7 | Gupute Gupute Kimaan Khelim | গুপুতে গুপুতে কিমান খেলিম) |
| 8 | Buku Hom Hom Kore | বুকু হম্ হম্ কৰে) |
| 9 | Sagar sangamat | সাগৰ সংগমত) |
| 10 | Shillongore Godhuli | শ্বিলঙৰে গধূলি) |
Dr Bhupen Hazarika Awards
Dr Bhupen Hazarika has won several awards and prestigious prizes for his outstanding contribution to music and culture including…
- The Dadasaheb Phalke Award,
- Padma Shri,
- Sangeet Natak Akademi Award, and
- Padma Bhushan
Google Web Story
Happy Birthday, Dr. Bhupan Hazarika! Your songs and films continue to command, inspire and honor the rich Assamese culture.
