Bhupen Hazarika was a legendary Assamese figure renowned for his contributions to music and cinema. He was a singer, songwriter, musician, actor, filmmaker, and politician. He is considered to be one of the most influential figures in Assamese culture.
Hazarika was born in Sadiya, Assam, in 1926. He began his career as a singer and songwriter in the 1940s. He released his first album, “Bhupen Hazarika Geet,” in 1952. He also began acting in films in the 1950s. His first film, “Joymoti,” was released in 1955.
Hazarika was also a filmmaker. He directed several films, including “Manoj Basumatary” (1962), “Asom” (1973), and “Dhartiputra” (1979). He was also a politician. He served as a member of the Indian Parliament from 1991 to 1996.
Hazarika died in 2011 at the age of 85. He was awarded the Padma Bhushan, India’s third-highest civilian award, in 1972. He was also awarded the Padma Vibhushan, India’s second-highest civilian award, in 1992.
Here is a brief explanation of each option:
- Option a: Music and cinema. Bhupen Hazarika was a singer, songwriter, musician, actor, and filmmaker. He is considered to be one of the most influential figures in Assamese culture.
- Option b: Poetry and literature. Bhupen Hazarika was not a poet or a writer.
- Option c: Social activism. Bhupen Hazarika was a social activist, but he is not best known for his contributions to social activism.
- Option d: Politics and governance. Bhupen Hazarika was a politician, but he is not best known for his contributions to politics and governance.