Shillong: The University of Science and Technology Meghalaya hosted a musical tribute for Dr. Bhupen Hazarika today. The event in the Central Auditorium marked the 100th birth anniversary of the cultural icon. Faculty members opened the morning with a welcome song before students from the USTM Cultural Forum took the stage. They performed a series of classic works to honor the late singer, composer, and filmmaker.
Author-in-Residence Mayur Bora addressed the crowd. He examined the artist's life and his songs focused on the dignity of labour. Bora noted that Hazarika gave the Northeast a global stage. The musician "sang songs about dignity of labour."
Renowned musician Kamal Kataki provided a musical address to round out the tributes. Students also performed a traditional dance to highlight the maestro's artistic impact. The entire USTM community finished the ceremony by singing Manuhe Manuhor Babe. The performance stood as a collective salute to a towering figure in Indian culture.
Updated at 9th September 2026 at 6:16am
Records from the event clarify that Hazarika held the title of Assam Ratna, in addition to the Bharat Ratna status mentioned in reports. The ceremony took place in Ri-Bhoi, Meghalaya.
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