Rendition of ‘Manuhe Manuhor Babey’ along with a dance performance and on the-spot portrait of Dr. Bhupen Hazarika
Guwahati, Sep 8: Hailed as modern Assam’s first mass communicator, eminent singer Dr. Bhupen Hazarika’s 88th Birth Anniversary was celebrated at the Centre for Mass Communication & Journalism (CMCJ) under Entrepreneurship Development Cell (EDC), Cotton College today. The welcome address was delivered by Co-ordinator (Administration), Dr. Abhijit Bardoloi. In his address, he stated that the Centre will celebrate Bhupen da’s birthday as ‘Mass Communication Day’ every year. He also announced the renaming of the Centre as ‘Dr. Bhupen Hazarika Centre for Mass Communication & Journalism’ (BCMJ). The renamed Centre was inaugurated by Bhupen da’s contemporary and friend Amal Chandra Hazarika (Bhaimon Hazarika). Also present on the occasion were Vice Chancellor of Cotton College State University (CCSU), Dr. Dhrubajyoti Saikia, founder Co-ordinator of CMCJ, Dr. Satyendra Kumar Choudhury, Principal of Cotton College cum Chief Coordinator of the Centre, Dr. Nirada Devi, Vice Principal Dr. Subrata Sharma and many others. Bhupen da’s sister-in-law, Sumitra Hazarika also graced the occasion and shared interesting anecdotes about the music maestro. Kamal Kataki, a music associate of Bhupen da, rendered some heart touching performances as he recollected his memories with the legend.
The highlight of the evening was a spectacular all-in-one dance performance and on-the-spot painting of Bhupen da to the beats of the popular song ‘Manuhe manuhor babey’ performed by Cottonians. The programme ended with the vote of thanks by Principal of Cotton College, Dr. Nirada Devi. (Press Release)
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