Who gave Bhupen Hazarika Sudhakantha title?
JORHAT: It was way back in 1968, then Assam Sahitya Sabha president Late Ananda Chandra Baruah honoured Assamese legendary singer, poet, music composer, filmmaker and a prominent litterateur Bhupen Hazarika with a title “Hudhakantha” at a programme held at Banshi Gopal Natya Mandir in Majuli.
What is the meaning of Hazarika?
Hazarika was a Paik officer under the administration of the Ahom kingdom and Koch kingdom. The commander over 1,000 (Hazar) paiks was known as a Hazarika. As it was a purely administrative position, the title holder could belong to diverse ethnic groups.
What did bhupen tell about Assam?
The song heard in the clip was written by Bhupen Hazarika and sung by his brother, Jayanta Hazarika, in 1968. “Bhupen-da warns the river not to misbehave,” says Saadulla. “It mirrors our feelings towards the Brahmaputra. We love it, hate it, scold it but it permeates every part of our lives.”
When did Bhupen Hazarika received Dada Saheb Phalke Award?
1992
He received the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 1992. In 2001, he was conferred the Padma Bhushan. In 2009, he received the Asom Ratna award. In 2012, posthumously, he was awarded the Padma Vibhushan.
Who is Samar Hazarika?
Assamese singer Bhupen Hazarika’s brother Samar on Tuesday said his family would “graciously accept” the Bharat Ratna that was conferred to him by the Narendra Modi government on Republic Day, a day after Bhupen’s son Tej turned down the award in protest against Centre’s Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2019.
How did Bhupen Hazarika died?
Multiple organ dysfunction syndromeBhupen Hazarika / Cause of death
Hazarika, the eternal wanderer, died of multiple organ failure at a Mumbai hospital on Saturday. Born in Sadiya in Assam on September 8, 1926, Bhupenda was a humanist at heart.
Is Hazarika Ahom?
Hazarika was a Paik officer of Ahom Army under the Kingdom of Assam. Now the descendant’s clans use it as a surname This is usually used among the people of Ahom and other caste which ancestors were Hazarika Officer. Originally the title was conferred by the Ahom kingdom of medieval Assam.