A grand musical celebration marking the birth centenary of legendary singer, composer and filmmaker Bhupen Hazarika will be held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on November 29, 2026.Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the programme and recently inspected Bharat Mandapam to review preparations for the closing ceremony of the year-long Bhupen Hazarika birth centenary celebrations. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to attend the event.Key HighlightsBhupen Hazarika’s birth centenary celebrations will culminate on November 29.The grand finale will be held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma reviewed preparations at the venue.Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to attend.Artists from Assam and other parts of India are expected to participate.An exhibition on Hazarika’s life and work will also be organised.The event will showcase Assam’s cultural heritage and Hazarika’s contribution to Indian music.Bhupen Hazarika Music to Take Centre StageThe November 29 programme will bring together artists, cultural figures and admirers of Bhupen Hazarika from across the country.Sarma said the event will celebrate the musical legacy of Hazarika, popularly known as Sudhakantha. His music crossed linguistic and geographical boundaries and connected audiences beyond Assam.The Assam Chief Minister described Hazarika’s voice and music as an important cultural bridge between Assam and the rest of India. The programme is being planned as a national celebration of the musician’s 100th birth anniversary.CM Himanta Reviews Bharat Mandapam PreparationsSarma visited Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on September 27 to inspect the venue and review preparations for the grand finale.Senior officials briefed him about arrangements for the programme, including the venue and other aspects of the celebration.After the inspection, Sarma said the government was working on a tribute that would reflect Hazarika’s legacy.The event will also provide a platform for showcasing Assam’s cultural traditions to audiences in the national capital.Exhibition on Bhupen Hazarika’s Life and WorkAn exhibition dedicated to Bhupen Hazarika will be organised at Bharat Mandapam as part of the centenary celebrations.The exhibition will showcase his life, artistic journey, works and contribution to Assamese and Indian culture. It will also highlight his influence on Indian music and his continuing cultural legacy.Hazarika was known not only as a singer and composer but also as a filmmaker and cultural figure whose work addressed themes including humanity, social harmony and cultural identity.Who Was Bhupen Hazarika?Bhupen Hazarika was one of Assam’s most influential cultural personalities. His work in music and cinema helped introduce Assamese cultural expressions to audiences across India.His songs frequently explored the lives of ordinary people as well as themes of humanity, social harmony, fraternity and national integration. His contribution was recognised with the Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian honour.The year-long birth centenary celebrations have been organised to commemorate his life and contribution to Indian culture.Bhupen Hazarika Centenary Celebrations in DelhiThe November 29 event is planned as the closing ceremony of the year-long centenary celebrations.Artists and cultural practitioners from Assam and other parts of the country are expected to participate, making the Bharat Mandapam programme a major national tribute to Hazarika.The celebration will also highlight Assam’s cultural heritage and the influence of Hazarika’s music across linguistic and geographical boundaries.What to Expect on November 29The Bharat Mandapam programme is expected to combine musical performances, cultural presentations and an exhibition dedicated to Hazarika.With the centenary celebrations reaching their conclusion, the event will bring together different aspects of his artistic legacy and provide a national platform for remembering his contribution to Indian music and culture.
