Archive · 9 Dec 2025
Syed Saadulla: Assam's Legendary Musician and Voice of a Generation
Syed Saadulla was a very famous musician and broadcaster from Assam, India.
He was born in Dibrugarh and started his career at All India Radio (AIR) Dibrugarh.
He was known for his deep, powerful voice and his music that reflected real life.
He formed a band called 'The Quivers', which was one of the first rock 'n' roll bands in Assam.
Saadulla wrote and composed over 180 songs and produced more than 20 documentaries.
He also wrote plays that talked about important issues like women's rights and child labor.
Many famous singers liked working with him because he was so talented.
He won many awards for his work, including the Achiever Music Award.
His music was special because it talked about real-life experiences and emotions.
People in Assam and beyond remember him as a man who used his voice and music to heal and inspire others.
Syed Saadulla, born on February 1, 1948, in Dibrugarh, Assam, was a renowned musician, composer, and broadcaster.
He founded 'The Quivers', one of Assam's earliest rock 'n' roll bands, and collaborated with famous artists like Usha Mangeshkar and Parveen Sultana.
Saadulla composed over 180 songs, produced more than 20 documentaries, and wrote numerous radio plays, including groundbreaking works on wildlife and women's rights.
He pioneered the 'jibonmukhi' genre in Assamese music, focusing on life-oriented themes and authentic human experiences.
His contributions were recognized with prestigious awards, including the Akashvani Annual National Awards and the Achiever Music Award.
- Who
- Syed Saadulla, a renowned Assamese musician, composer, and broadcaster
- What
- A tribute to his life, work, and legacy in Assamese music and broadcasting
- When
- Passed away on October 30, 2022
- Where
- Dibrugarh, Assam, India
- Why
- To honor his contributions to Assamese music, broadcasting, and social themes
- Birth Date
- February 1, 1948
- Birth Place
- Dibrugarh, Assam
- Notable Work
- Founder of 'The Quivers', Assam's first rock 'n' roll band
- Songs Composed
- Over 180
- Documentaries Produced
- More than 20
- Awards
- Akashvani Annual National Awards, Achiever Music Award
- Notable Collaborations
- Usha Mangeshkar, Bhupinder, Anup Jalota, Parveen Sultana
- Legacy
- Pioneered the 'jibonmukhi' genre in Assamese music