Archive · 8 Sep 2025
Assam Celebrates Bhupen Hazarika's Birth Centenary with Events
Assam is starting a year-long celebration to honor Bhupen Hazarika's 100th birthday!
They will have many events like music shows, talks, and art displays.
The Assam government and other organizations are putting these events together to remember him and share his art.
Many people will come together to celebrate him.
A documentary about Bhupen Hazarika has already been released.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be attending the celebrations.
Events are also being held in Japan at the World Expo to showcase his work to a global audience.
Year-long birth centenary celebrations for Bhupen Hazarika begin September 8th.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the celebrations on September 13.
A 65-minute documentary titled 'Bhupen da Uncut' was released.
Various cultural programs and events will be held across Assam and globally.
A special event was organized at the World Expo in Japan to showcase his work.
- Who
- Assam government and communities
- What
- Year-long celebrations for Bhupen Hazarika's birth centenary
- When
- Starting September 8, 2024
- Where
- Assam and various global locations, including Japan
- Why
- To celebrate the life and legacy of Bhupen Hazarika
- Event
- Bhupen Hazarika Birth Centenary Celebrations
- Start Date
- September 8, 2024
- Location
- Assam and Japan
- Honoree
- Dr. Bhupen Hazarika
- Main Events
- Cultural programs, seminars, exhibitions
- Key Participant
- Assam Government
- Award
- Bharat Ratna, Dadasaheb Phalke
- Celebration Duration
- Year-long
Sources
Assam gears up to celebrate Bhupen Hazarika’s birth centenary celebration
This 120-yr-old school in Sadiya holds a piece of Bhupen Hazarika’s past
Bhupen Da at 100: Assam set to honour Bharat Ratna’s music, message & timeless vision
Assam Gears Up To Observe Bhupen Hazarika’s Birth Centenary Celebration
Assam: Bhupen Hazarika’s year-long birth centenary celebrations to begin on Monday