Dr Bhupen Hazarika’s statue unveiled
February 15, 2009 – 10:28 amDr Bhupen Hazarika’s statue unveiled
GUWAHATI, Feb 14 - Thousands of people turned out in Guwahati today to have a glimpse of Assam’s cultural icon Dr Bhupen Hazarika as he made his appearance near Dighalipukhuri to unveil his statue on the bank of the historic tank. The statue, by famous sculptor of the State, Biren Sinha, was established at the initiative of the All Assam Students’ Union (AASU) to mark the love, respect and gratitude of the people of Assam to the living legend, and prestigious Dada Saheb Phalke award winner.
An overwhelmed Dr Hazarika looked in good health at the function. He thanked the huge gathering and people of Assam in general for showering their love on him. As he hummed a few lines from his epoch-making songs, including Manuhe Manuhar Babe, jodihe akanu nebhabe…, many in the crowd could not help singing along.
He was all praise for sculptor Sinha, who according to him, has portrayed his personality in a right way through the fibre glass statue.
“Dr Bhupen Hazarika is not only the beloved singer of Assam, but is also the flag bearer of Assamese society and culture. Through this initiative the AASU has just tried to thank him for his immense contributions,” said AASU advisor Dr Samujjal Bhattacharya. “It is for the first time that a living legend has unveiled his statue. The people of Assam are proud to have him and he will continue to inspire the younger generations,” he added.
It may be noted that the students’ body has established a statue of the legendary Goalpariya folk singer Pratima Barua Pandey at Chandmari earlier.
A sea of people, men and women, young and old waited by the sides of the road from Chandmari Nizarapar to Dighalipukhuri. Dr Hazarika was brought to the venue in a colourful cultural procession of traditionally attired youth and decorated elephants as thousands of students from various schools lined up on the road sprinkling flowers on Dr Hazarika’s caravan.
For Biren Sinha, it was an experience to cherish for lifetime. “He (Bhupen Hazarika) is my most revered artiste and his life and works has always inspired me. Bhupenda’s appreciation of my work has come as a blessing today, as I was very nervous doing this project,” he said.
The AASU has also organized a felicitation programme tomorrow at Latasil playground.
17 Responses to “Dr Bhupen Hazarika’s statue unveiled”
Long Live Bhupenda
By Kakoli Das on Apr 27, 2009
Bhupen mama… thanks for bringing asom into the cultural map of India
By parthajyoti dutta on Aug 22, 2009
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By minakshi001 on Aug 26, 2009
Wish you a very very happy Birthday, Bhupenda with lots of love and respect.
By Madhurjya on Sep 7, 2009
please correct the assamese spellings in the music section.
By Madhurjya on Sep 7, 2009
Many MJany Happy Birthday Bhupen da.
By Pranjit on Sep 8, 2009
bhupen hazarika, the soul of assam. we salute you.
By monoj kr. das on Sep 8, 2009
i have a dream to see u like lenin in former U.S.S.R (after his death) but not now after a very very long time.
By dibyajyotibora on Sep 9, 2009
We are proud of you, Bhupen mama!!
By Hitendra Kr. Sharma on Sep 13, 2009
Dr Bhupen Hazarika the pride of India long live by the grace of God and the blessings of assamese people.
By Dibya Jyoti Baruah on Apr 19, 2010
I have heard this legend personally, both singing and talking to me. I also know him to be one of the greatest Assamese figure from many. But the biggest liking was planted in my heart towards him is, because of the fact that although being highly educated, sophisticated and studied overseas, he was never detached from his mothherland and its peasants… This is the lesson, I think every Assamese residing outside should learn.
By Saurav Ranjan(from Chennai) on May 6, 2010
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By Me on May 10, 2010
bhupen da, the identity of asom. whenever i try to express you by words i coudn’t. because someone who stays in our heart is not expressible. we can just feel it. thats all.
By KRISHNA on Jun 19, 2010
bhupen da, the real icon of asom. a great musician, director,philosopher,writer
By krishna on Jun 19, 2010
just no word for this legendary writer/singer/composer and much more then that An Assamese ………long live
By P. Goswami on Jul 6, 2010
We are giving you this honor very late. If we could have given this honor 1 or 2 decades before.Long live bhupen da…..
By Akshay Chandra Deka on Jul 16, 2010
aap jiyo hazaro saal ye meri hain arzoo happy birthday to u……with lots lots lots of love and respect to the pride of assam bhupenda.
By shekhar kakati on Sep 7, 2010