Bhupen Hazarika

Wednesday, December 28, 2011, 19:01 [IST]

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Legendary singer and pride of India. He died owing to prolonged illness. He was 85.

Mr Hazarika had a very long and successful career as an artist. He held many identities - poet, music composer, singer, actor, journalist, author and filmmaker of high repute.

The legendary artist was decorated with several prestigious awards including Dadasaheb Phalke Award, Padma Bhushan, Sangeet-Natak Academy Ratna award and the ''Assam Ratna'' award by the Assam government for his contribution towards building bridges of unity and culture not only in the north-east region but across the country.

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