Who was Samar Hazarika? Bhupen Hazarika’s younger brother and the simple voice of Assamese music

Samar Hazarika: Samar Hazarika was a well-known name in the Assamese music world. He was the youngest brother of the famous singer and composer Dr. Bhupen Hazarika. People often knew him as Bhupen Hazarika’s brother, but Samar Hazarika created his own identity. There was simplicity in his voice and his songs directly touched the heart. Today he breathed his last at the age of 75.

musical family

The Hazarika family name is deeply associated with the music and culture of Assam. This family took Assamese folk music to the country and the world. While Bhupen Hazarika brought international recognition to Assam, Samar Hazarika carried forward the same tradition with peace and true feelings.

The journey started in the 1960s

Samar Hazarika started singing in the 1960s. There was neither pretense nor artificiality in his singing. In the year 1968, her first album ‘Uttor Kanwar Pratima Barua Devi’ came out, which was very much liked by the people. After this he became a trusted voice among Assamese music lovers.

Gave voice in films also

Samar Hazarika sang not only in albums but also in Assamese films. He lent his voice in films like ‘Uppath’, ‘Bowari’ and ‘Prabhati Pokhir Gaan’. His songs made the story and emotions of the films stronger, hence people remember them for a long time.

songs that reach straight to the heart

The biggest feature of Samar Hazarika’s songs was their simplicity. The fragrance of the soil of Assam and the feelings of the common people were clearly visible in his songs. Songs like ‘Pratham Marome Jadi’ and ‘Mui Jot Ati Gitor Binimoyat’ are still liked by the people.

I was very fond of brother Bhupen.

Samar Hazarika was very fond of his elder brother Bhupen Hazarika. He often sang Bhupen Hazarika’s famous songs in programs organized in his memory. People used to get emotional while singing songs like ‘Mui Bisarisu Hejaar Sukut’.

simple life and calm nature

Samar Hazarika was a person who lived a very calm and simple life. He lived music from his heart, staying away from name and fame. He is survived by his wife, a son and a daughter. Even in his personal life, he was as simple as his voice.

Mourning in Assamese music world

The music world of Assam is saddened by his demise at the age of 75. People are remembering him as a singer who served music without making any noise. Today again people are remembering the contribution of Hazarika family.