New Delhi: Information and Broadcasting Minister Ambika Soni described legendary singer Bhupen Hazarika, who died today, as a "multifaceted" personality and a true exponent of national integration."Hazarika was a multifaceted personality who inspired millions across generation with the power of his music, voice and creativity," she said in her condolence message.
Soni said Hazarika pioneered the vision of Assamese cinema on the global map. "He was a true exponent of national integration. It will be extremely difficult to fill the vacuum created by his untimely death," she said.
Legendry singer Bhupen Hazarika passes away. He was 85. Bhupen Hazarika was critically ill for few months and was admitted to Mumbai Kolilaben Dhirubhai hospital. He was having problem in breathing. "It was a multi-organ failure. The end came around 4.30 pm," Jayanta Saha, chief PRO at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani hospital, said.His condition worsened when he had to undergo a minor surgery to attach a food pipe into his system. When he breathed his last, noted filmmaker and his friend Kalpana Lajmi was by his side. He was the recipient of many prestigious awards. He was awarded with Dada Saheb Phalke award and Padma Bhushan.
On September 8, Bhupen Hazarika celebrated his 85th birthday in hospital.
His departure is a great loss to the music industry.
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