PM Modi to Join Birth Centenary Celebrations of Bharat Ratna Dr Bhupen Hazarika on Sep 8 in Dibrugarh

The year-long celebrations will begin on his birth anniversary on September 8

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Assam on September 8 to take part in the birth centenary celebrations of Bharat Ratna Dr Bhupen Hazarika, one of the most iconic cultural figures of the region.

The year-long celebrations will begin on his birth anniversary on September 8, Assam Education Minister Ranoj Pegu said.

As part of the centenary celebrations, a special session of the Assam Legislative Assembly will be held on September 9, dedicated to the legendary singer and poet.

The main focus of this session will be the proposal to rename Dibrugarh’s Mohanbari Airport as Dr. Bhupen Hazarika Airport, to honour his legacy and preserve his memories for future generations.

“This year marks the 100th birth anniversary of Dr Bhupen Hazarika. The celebrations will start from September 8, his birth anniversary. PM Modi will join the celebration. He will visit Assam on September 8. A special Assembly session in his honour will be held on September 9,” Minister Pegu said.

The ‘Bard of the Brahmaputra’ and Cultural Icon

Bhupen Hazarika, fondly known as the Bard of the Brahmaputra, was much more than a legendary singer he was a cultural icon, poet, composer, filmmaker, and humanitarian whose voice echoed the hopes and struggles of the common people.

Deeply inspired by his roots in Assam and global influences like Paul Robeson, Hazarika blended folk traditions with universal themes of peace, unity, and justice.

A true polymath, he studied at Columbia University, sang in multiple languages, and was a pioneer in Assamese cinema, composing music for his first film at just 12.

His timeless songs like “Manuhe Manuhor Babe” and “Bistirno Parore” continue to inspire generations.

Beyond the arts, he also stepped into politics to amplify voices from the Northeast and received India’s highest honours, including Bharat Ratna (2019, posthumous), Padma Bhushan (2001), Dadasaheb Phalke Award (1992). His life, rich in music, activism, and love including his enduring bond with filmmaker Kalpana Lajmi remains a powerful testament to art as a force for change.

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