In Brief
- Axam Xahitya Xabha to mark Dr Bhupen Hazarika’s birth centenary in Kolkata.
- The event highlights the legacy of the renowned artist and cultural icon.
- Commemoration to include cultural and literary programs.
- Event aims to promote Assamese culture beyond the region.
Axam Xahitya Xabha, a prominent literary organisation, will commemorate the birth centenary of Dr Bhupen Hazarika in Kolkata. The event is planned as an occasion to pay tribute to the legendary singer, lyricist, and filmmaker who greatly influenced Assamese culture and Indian music at large.
The commemoration will include a series of cultural and literary programs that highlight Dr Hazarika's contributions and enduring legacy. Organisers aim to use the event to foster greater appreciation of Assamese culture beyond Assam, especially in metropolitan centres like Kolkata.
Dr Bhupen Hazarika’s work has been celebrated nationally and internationally, and this centenary mark serves to reinvigorate his cultural impact. Axam Xahitya Xabha’s initiative is significant in promoting tradition while reaching a wider audience.
The event also intends to inspire new generations to engage with regional arts and literature, continuing the legacy of one of Assam's most influential figures.
