About this stamp
(8 September 1926 – 5 November 2011)
Birthplace: Sadiya, Assam, India
Life and Career
Bhupen Hazarika, fondly known as “Sudhakantha”, was an iconic singer, composer, lyricist, music director, poet, and filmmaker from Assam.
A visionary artist, he played a monumental role in bringing Assamese music and culture to national and global audiences. His deep, resonant voice and socially conscious lyrics made him one of India’s most celebrated musical personalities.
Awards and Honours
Throughout his illustrious career, Bhupen Hazarika received several prestigious awards:
- Padma Shri (1977)
- Dada Saheb Phalke Award (1992)
- Padma Bhushan (2001)
- Padma Vibhushan (2012, posthumous)
These honours reflect his immense contribution to Indian music, cinema, and cultural heritage.
Commemorative Postage Stamp
A commemorative postage stamp was issued on ‘Sudhakantha’ Bhupen Hazarika, celebrating his legacy as one of India’s most influential playback singers, lyricists, musicians, poets, and filmmakers.
This stamp is part of the special series marking ‘100 Years of Indian Cinema’, paying tribute to his extraordinary artistic journey.
