Archive · 6 Sep 2026
Bhupen Hazarika Documentary Reveals Maestro’s Life And Philosophy
“Bhupen Da Uncut” is a documentary about the famous Assamese musician Bhupen Hazarika.
Bobbeeta Sharma made it using old video recorded in 1999.
In the film, Hazarika talks about his childhood and the people who influenced him.
He also describes studying in New York and meeting Priyamvada Patel.
He shares thoughts about his marriage, beliefs, and life.
The film includes some poems that may not have been published before.
It was made in Assamese with English subtitles.
The documentary has been shown in several countries and at a major Indian film festival.
It is being shown during celebrations of Hazarika’s birth centenary.
Bobbeeta Sharma’s documentary presents candid footage of Bhupen Hazarika recorded during his 1999 visit to the United Kingdom.
Hazarika discusses his childhood, cultural influences, higher studies in New York, marriage to Priyamvada Patel, and personal philosophy.
The 65-minute film was shot on a High 8 camera and includes previously unpublished poetry, according to its makers.
“Bhupen Da Uncut” was screened in Warsaw, Luxembourg, London, and at the 56th International Film Festival of India in Goa during 2025.
The documentary’s Kolkata screening formed part of celebrations marking Hazarika’s birth centenary.
- Who
- Director Bobbeeta Sharma and subject Bhupen Hazarika; producer Sangita Advertising.
- What
- A 65-minute archival documentary featuring a candid first-person account of Bhupen Hazarika’s life, ideas, and memories.
- When
- The footage was recorded in 1999; screenings mentioned in the article took place during 2025 birth-centenary celebrations.
- Where
- The footage was recorded during Hazarika’s visit to the United Kingdom; the film was screened in Kolkata, Warsaw, Luxembourg, London, and Goa.
- Why
- To commemorate Hazarika’s birth centenary and preserve a firsthand record of his life and philosophy.
- Director
- Bobbeeta Sharma
- Subject
- Dr Bhupen Hazarika
- Duration
- 65 minutes
- Language
- Assamese with English subtitles
- Original footage
- Recorded in 1999 on a High 8 camera
- 2025 screenings
- Warsaw, Luxembourg, London, and the 56th International Film Festival of India in Goa
- Kolkata screening
- Presented as part of Bhupen Hazarika’s birth-centenary celebrations