Bhupen Hazarika

Bhupen Hazarika biography

Bhupen Hazarika was an Indian playback singer, lyricist, musician, poet, actor and filmmaker, born on 8 September 1926 in Assam, who died on 5 November 2011.

Bhupen Hazarika's screen career began in 1939 with Indramalati.

Bhupen Hazarika had 37 screen credits across Bengali cinema and Hindi and Indian cinema between 1939 and 2011.

Honours include Sangeet Natak Akademi Award, Dadasaheb Phalke Award and Padma Bhushan.

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Born

8 September 1926

Died

5 November 2011 (aged 85)

Birthplace

Assam

Work

Actor, Film director, Singer, Composer, Writer

Film industries

Bengali cinema, Hindi and Indian cinema

Years active

1939 to 2010

Awards

• Sangeet Natak Akademi Award
• Dadasaheb Phalke Award
• Padma Bhushan
• National Film Award for Best Music Direction
• Padma Shri in arts
• Padma Vibhushan