Cinemaazi remembers Bhupen Hazarika on his death anniversary.

Bhupen Hazarika, lovingly called as Bhupen Da, was a singer, songwriter, composer, filmmaker and the cultural icon of Assam. His music carried the messages of humanity, brotherhood and justice, along with tales from his travels and Assamese folk element to them. He made his debut in the film world as a playback singer in Indramalati(1939).  In 1956, he took on the role of directing his own films with Era Bator Sur. His 1961’s film Shakuntala, received the National Film Award as the Best Feature Film in Assam. Bhupen Da was also awarded the National Film Award for Best Music Director for his work in Chameli Memsaab in 1975.  Some of his other notable films are Pratidhwani (1964), Chik Mik Bjuli (1969), Siraj (1988), Rudaali (1993) and Gaja Gamini (2000).  He passed away on this day in 2011 which brought a huge number of fans to the street to pay their last respect to the man. Cinemaazi remembers the music maestro on his death anniversary.