Veteran singer Bhupen Hazarika’s youngest brother and well-known Assamese musician Samar Hazarika passed away on Tuesday. He was ill for some time. This information has been given by his family sources.

illness and hospital discharge
Samar Hazarika was ill for some time and was recently discharged from the hospital. He was 75 years old. He is survived by his wife, a son and a daughter. Samar Hazarika was the youngest among 10 siblings in his family.

Music and contributions
He sang songs for radio, albums and films and also composed many compositions. He has played an important role in carrying forward the rich musical legacy of his family. In particular, he has contributed in carrying forward the legacy of his Bharat Ratna awardee elder brother through songs of humanity and universal brotherhood.

Chief Minister’s condolence message
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Vishwa Sharma has expressed deep grief over the demise of Samar Hazarika. “His soulful voice lit up every occasion and he made an indelible contribution to the cultural landscape of Assam,” he said in a post on ‘X’. He also carried forward the rich legacy of Sudhakant Dr. Bhupen Hazarika and contributed extensively to our efforts to celebrate his birth centenary.

Anguished by the passing away of veteran singer Shri Samar Hazarika.

His soulful voice lighted up every occasion and he made indelible contributions to Assam’s cultural scenario.

He also carried forward the rich legacy of Sudhakantha Dr. Bhupen Hazarika and extensively… pic.twitter.com/GlMbogWgNr

— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) January 13, 2026

Chief Minister expressed condolences
The Chief Minister said, ‘With his demise, Assam has lost another golden voice. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and fans in this hour of grief.

Condolence message from Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said, ‘The news of the demise of the eminent singer on the day of Uruka (Magh Bihu festival day) is very sad. He captivated the hearts and souls of people with his melodious voice. The minister said that his contribution to Assamese music will remain immortal and will always be remembered.