LANGUAGE IN INDIA

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Volume 15:10 October 2015
ISSN 1930-2940

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Lyrics of Bhupen Hazarika: A Thematic Study

Subasana Mahanta, Ph.D.


Abstract

Bhupen Hazarika (1926-2011) was an Indian lyricist, musician, singer, poet and film-maker from the State of Assam. His songs, written and sung mainly in the Assamese language by himself have been translated and sung in other Indian languages, particularly in Bengali and Hindi. His songs are marked by humanity, universal fraternity and emotional bonding. His songs, based on the themes of communal amity, universal justice and empathy, have become popular among the people of Assam, besides West Bengal and Bangladesh. This paper is an attempt to classify the lyrics of his songs according to the themes addressed and discuss the significance of the themes. The study has classified the themes of the lyrics as patriotism, humanism, social reform, concern for native land and people and universal thinking. The paper has brought to light his broader humanistic and universal view along with his love and concern for the underprivileged people expressed in his lyrics.

Keywords: Lyrics, Humanism, Universalism, Social Reform

Introduction

Bhupen Hazarika (1926-2011) was an Indian lyricist, musician, singer, poet and filmmaker from the State of Assam. His songs, written and sung mainly in the Assamese

language by himself have been translated and sung in other Indian languages, particularly in Bengali and Hindi. His songs are marked by humanity, universal fraternity and emotional bonding. His songs, based on the themes of communal amity, universal justice and empathy, have become popular among the people of Assam, besides West Bengal and Bangladesh.

Hazarika is also acknowledged to have introduced the culture and folk music of Assam and Northeast India to Hindi cinema at the national level. He received the National Film Award for Best Music Direction in 1975. Recipient of Sangeet Natak Akademi Award (1987), Padmashri (1997), and Padmabhushan (2001).

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Dr. Subasana Mahanta
Associate Professor
Department of Assamese
Dibrugarh University
Dibrugarh – 786004
Assam
India
subasanam9@gmail.com
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