Archive · 28 Dec 2025
Books on state icons boost national unity: Sonowal
A new book in Hindi about Bhupen Hazarika, a famous singer and cultural icon from the Northeast of India, was released.
The book is called 'Bhupen da ka surila safar' which means 'Bhupen Da’s Melodious Journey'.
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said that books like this help people from different parts of India understand and appreciate each other's culture.
The book talks about Bhupen Hazarika's life, music, and his contributions to Indian culture.
It was written by a journalist named Azhar Alam and has 184 pages.
The release of the book is part of a year-long celebration of Bhupen Hazarika's 100th birth anniversary, which started on September 8.
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal released a Hindi book on Bhupen Hazarika titled 'Bhupen da ka surila safar'.
The book aims to foster deeper emotional and intellectual connections across India by documenting Hazarika's contributions in Hindi.
Sonowal emphasized that such literary initiatives strengthen cultural dialogue and national unity.
The 184-page book is authored by Guwahati-based journalist Azhar Alam and published by the Assam Rashtra Bhasha Prachar Samiti.
The release is part of the year-long birth centenary celebrations of Bhupen Hazarika, which began on September 8.
- Who
- Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal and journalist Azhar Alam
- What
- Release of a Hindi book on Bhupen Hazarika
- When
- December 28
- Where
- Guwahati
- Why
- To foster deeper emotional and intellectual connections across India and celebrate Bhupen Hazarika's legacy
- Book Title
- Bhupen da ka surila safar (Bhupen Da’s Melodious Journey)
- Author
- Azhar Alam
- Publisher
- Assam Rashtra Bhasha Prachar Samiti
- Pages
- 184
- Event
- Release of a Hindi book on Bhupen Hazarika
- Significance
- Strengthening cultural dialogue and national unity
- Celebration
- Bhupen Hazarika's birth centenary
- Date of Release
- December 28