Bhupen Hazarika’s Songs Turn Grief Into Love and Longing

Bhupen Hazarika was a famous singer and composer from Assam.

He wrote the music for “Dil hoom hoom kare,” a song in the film Rudaali.

Gulzar wrote words about a worried heart that wants to cry.

Lata Mangeshkar sang a popular version, and Hazarika also sang his own version.

Lata’s voice sounds clear and high, while Hazarika’s deeper voice sounds especially vulnerable.

The unusual phrase “hoom hoom” describes the rumbling feeling of a heavy heart.

Hazarika had used the phrase earlier in an Assamese song.

His music often told stories about struggle, kindness and people’s connection to rivers.

The article presents the song as a tribute to Hazarika and Assam’s musical heritage.