Archive · 5 Nov 2025
Bhupen Hazarika and Zubeen Garg Songs to be Translated
People in Assam are planning to translate the songs of two famous musicians, Bhupen Hazarika and Zubeen Garg, into different languages like English and Hindi.
This announcement was made on the 14th anniversary of Bhupen Hazarika's passing.
The Asam Sahitya Sabha, a literary organization, will lead this project.
They believe art and music help teach good values.
By translating these songs, more people will be able to enjoy and understand the beautiful music.
The project aims to be finished by the year 2027.
Many people came together to remember Bhupen Hazarika by singing his songs, showing how much they love his music.
Even government officials were there to support the event and honor the artists.
Songs by Bhupen Hazarika and Zubeen Garg will be translated into multiple languages including Assamese, English, and Hindi.
The announcement was made by Asam Sahitya Sabha President Dr. Basanta Kumar Goswami during a commemorative event.
The project is a tribute to the extraordinary contributions of the two legendary musicians.
The translation project is targeted for completion by 2027.
Thousands of admirers gathered to pay tribute to Dr. Bhupen Hazarika by performing his songs.
- Who
- Asam Sahitya Sabha President Dr. Basanta Kumar Goswami, Bharat Ratna Dr. Bhupen Hazarika, Zubeen Garg, thousands of admirers, Assam Agriculture Minister Atul Bora, MLA Hitendra Nath Goswami
- What
- Announcement of a project to translate songs of Bhupen Hazarika and Zubeen Garg into multiple languages, alongside commemorative events marking the 14th death anniversary of Dr. Hazarika.
- When
- November 5, during a commemorative programme for Dr. Hazarika's 14th death anniversary.
- Where
- Jorhat, during a commemorative programme.
- Why
- To pay tribute to the contributions of Dr. Bhupen Hazarika and Zubeen Garg to music and literature, and to make their songs accessible to a wider audience.
Asam Sahitya Sabha
Event Attendees
Translation Project
Asam Sahitya Sabha
The Asam Sahitya Sabha announced a project to translate songs of Bhupen Hazarika and Zubeen Garg into Assamese, English, and Hindi, with completion targeted by 2027.
Event Attendees
Thousands of admirers paid tribute by performing Bhupen Hazarika's compositions, appreciating his legacy.
- Event
- Commemorative programme marking the 14th death anniversary of Dr. Bhupen Hazarika
- Date
- November 5
- Key Announcement
- Translation of songs by Bhupen Hazarika and Zubeen Garg into multiple languages
- Organizing Body
- Asam Sahitya Sabha
- Project Completion Target
- 2027
- Languages for Translation
- Assamese, English, Hindi (for Bhupen Hazarika's compilation), and multiple languages (general for both artists)
Sources
52-ft tribute to Zubeen Garg unveiled as Nalbari hosts 92nd Raas Mahotsav
Papon pays heartfelt tribute to Bhupen Hazarika on his 14th death anniversary
‘Manuhe Manuhor Babe’ unites Assam as lakhs pay homage to Bhupen Hazarika
