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.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Assam on Saturday (September 13, 2025) after a visit to Manipur. Here the PM participated in the 100th birth anniversary celebrations of Bhupen Hazarika, who was awarded the ‘Bharat Ratna’ in Guwahati and paid tribute to him. Addressing Hazarika’s birth centenary celebrations, he said that his music incorporates the concept of ‘Ek Bharat, Shrestha Bharat’.

PM Modi said, ‘The scene I saw here, the enthusiasm and synergy that showed me, if I say in the words of Bhupen Da, then it was coming to the mind again and again,’ Time o slowly, go, time, go slowly ‘. Just a few days ago, on September 8, Bhupen Hazarika’s birthday has passed. That day I expressed my feelings in an article dedicated to Bhupen Da. It is my good fortune that I have got an opportunity to participate in this birth centenary year event.

‘Music gave voice to India’s feelings’

He further said that we all used to call Bhupen Da ‘Sudha Kontho’. This is the birth centenary day of Sudha Kontho, who gave voice to the feelings of India, connected music with sensation and told the mother Bharati to mother Bharati.

He said, ‘Even today Bhupen da is not physically present, but his voice gives energy to people. His songs thread India into the formula of unity. He was composed in the cultural traditions of India. At that time united raised a voice for the Northeast, when the period of violence in the area was at its peak.

100 rupee coin released in memory of Hazarika

He said that it is a matter of honor for the entire Northeast to eradicate Bhupen Hazarika with ‘Bharat Ratna’. On this occasion, Modi released a book based on the life of the great singer. He also issued a special coin of 100 rupees in memory of Hazarika. The Prime Minister said, “I feel honored by being a part of Bhupen Hazarika’s birth centenary celebrations in Assam.”

The PM said that Bhupen Hazarika has served music throughout his life, when music becomes a practice, it is our soul and when resolution is made, which shows the new path to the society. Bhupen Da visited the whole of India and then went to America, but in the stage of life, he remained connected to the land of Assam like a true son.

Love from Arunachal Pradesh like Assam

He further said, ‘Bhupen da was the great hero of unity and integrity of India. Decades ago, when the North East was left to burn in the fire of violence, he continued to give voice to the unity of India. Bhupen Da had a lot of love from Arunachal Pradesh like Assam. Our government honored the Northeast by giving Bharat Ratna to Bhupen Da.

Talking about the development of Assam, the Prime Minister said, ‘Today Assam is moving towards development at a fast pace. New records are being made in every dimension of development. These siddhis of development are a true tribute to Bhupen da. The history of this earth, the festival here, culture, beauty, divine aura and the sacrifices made by the people here are important. The first morning of the country is in Assam itself.

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Everyone is crazy about the voice of Bharat Ratna Bhupen Hazarika. Each of his notes, every speech directly touches the heart. People used to call him Bhupen Da with love. He was a brilliant singer and the best musician. There were hidden pain, love, truth of society and messages in his songs. Bhupen Hazarika was born on 8 September 1926 in Sadia village of Assam. He loved music since childhood.

Music journey started with lullabies

His mother used to narrate traditional lullabies to him, and from there the flame of music was burnt in his heart. He used to write his songs himself, make his music and then sing them. Every song of his used to think, raised a question, or put deep pain in front.

One of his most famous songs is ‘Dil Hum Hum Hum Kare, Ghabaaye …’. The song is from the film ‘Rudali’ and it was composed by Bhupen Da himself. In this song, the restlessness, pain and loneliness of the heart have been said in such a simple but effective words that the eyes become moist on hearing. The voice of Lata Mangeshkar and Bhupen Da together made this song memorable.

Songs, music and voice , Expert in all three

Bhupen Da did not sing songs of love or pain, he also showed the society with his songs. He gave a message to the society through ‘O Ganga Tu Bahti Ho Kyon …’ that morality is ending in the country, but the Ganges river is still flowing calmly.

The motive and deep thinking behind each of his songs was hidden. He has another song which is very beautiful and meaningful, is ‘Samay O Dhee Dhello’. In this, Bhupen da requests time to go slowly, so that the sorrows can be relieved, so that something lost. The language of this song is very simple and its music is full of peace and depth.

Their voice became the voice of the poor and the underprivileged

He made many songs that became the voice of poor, laborers, women and underprivileged. His songs used to have the sweetness of folk music, but he also had a modern thinking. He sang songs in Assamese, Hindi, Bangla and many languages ​​and he got the same love in all places.

Bhupesh Da’s song ‘Ek Kali Do Patia’ mentions both innocence and barbarity. This song first talks about the beauty of a garden and the little bud, then suddenly describes the darkness that is covered on that bud.

In this song, the atrocities on women and the silence of the society are shown. Bhupen Hazarika received great honors like Dadasaheb Phalke Award, Padma Bhushan, and Bharat Ratna. Even today people like to listen to their songs.

Some immortal nagamas and ghazals of Bhupen Hazarika

• Today Jeevan Kharap Thello (Assamese song), This song is the gem of his Assamese music journey. It has a glimpse of life’s difficulties and sensations.
• Pawan should be bed, This ghazal/song expresses human feelings and depth of separation on the pretext of rain and winds.
• Human beings Barber Associate (Assamese Song), In this, Bhupen Hazarika gave the message of social unity and brotherhood. His voice works to connect humanity.
• Bipin boon boro love, Another popular Assamese song that expresses love and depth of relationships.
• Flood, This song is a great confluence of his poetic thinking and notes.
• All my songs are yours, This is a very beautiful Ghazalna presentation in Hindi songs, which shows the spirit of love and dedication.
• O Bholi Re, This song is beautifully threaded the rural surroundings and folk life.
• Boddar open shell (Border songs), In this, he gave the message of humanity beyond the boundaries.