Samar Hazarika, Bhupen Hazarika's Brother and Assamese Singer, Passes Away at 75

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Firstpost•13-01-2026, 13:37
Samar Hazarika, Bhupen Hazarika's Brother and Assamese Singer, Passes Away at 75
- •Samar Hazarika, the youngest brother of legendary musician Dr. Bhupen Hazarika, passed away at 75.
- •He was a respected Assamese singer who carried forward his family's rich musical legacy.
- •Samar Hazarika began his musical journey in the 1960s, releasing his first album 'Uttor Konwar Protima Barua Devi' in 1968.
- •He was also a playback singer in Assamese films like 'Upopath', 'Bowari', and 'Pravati Pokhir Gaan'.
- •His death has led to widespread condolences from the cultural community in Assam.
Why It Matters: Assamese singer Samar Hazarika, brother of Dr. Bhupen Hazarika, passed away at 75, leaving a void in the state's music fraternity.
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