Mayukh Hazarika

Mayukh Hazarika
Birth name Mayukh Hazarika
Born (1971-01-13) 13 January 1971
Guwahati, Assam, India
Genres Pop, easy listening
Occupation(s) Singer, songwriter
Instruments Vocals, guitar
Years active 1988–present
Labels Saregama
Associated acts Debojit Saha, Jayanta Hazarika, Bhupen Hazarika, Jim Ankan Deka

Mayukh Hazarika (Assamese: ময়ুখ হাজৰিকা; born 13 January 1971) is an Indian playback singer and music director from Assam.[1] He is the frontman of Delhi based band Mayukh Hazarika and the Brahmaputra Balladeers. He is the son of legendary Assamese musician duo Jayanta Hazarika and Manisha Hazarika and nephew of Dr Bhupen Hazarika. [2][3]

Biography

Early life and education

Mayukh Hazarika, also known as Raja, was born in Guwahati, Assam on 13 January 1971, to Assamese singers Jayanta Hazarika and Manisha Hazarika. He is the only son of musician duo. He was only seven years old when he lost his father. His mother taught him to sing from a very early age. Hazarika did his schooling from Kendriya Vidyalaya, Khanapara and later studied at University of Delhi. He completed his post graduation from IIM Indore.[4]

Early career

After passing out from IIM, Hazarika joined as Head of Camera at NDTV Lifestyle in 2007. Simultaneously, he was performing as a singer at various concerts in India and all around the world along with his wife and singer Laili Dutta Hazarika and mother Manisha Hazarika.[5][6][7][8][9]

Music career

He shot into fame with his album 'Sokue Jodi Kotha Koy' which was released on February 5, 2009 and was promoted by Bharti Airtel.[10] Before this he had been engaged in singing cover versions of Jayanta Hazarika and Bhupen Hazarika’s hit songs. Although Hazarika embodies his father’s cherubic voice, but has skillfully managed to create his own signature style overtime.[11][12]

Personal life

Hazarika lives in Delhi with his wife Laili Dutta Hazarika. His father, noted Assamese singer and music director, Jayanta Hazarika, died on October 15, 1977 in Kolkata at the age of 34.

Discography

See also

References

  1. ↑ Mayukh Hazarika - the frontman of the Brahmaputra Balladeers, India-north-east.com
  2. ↑ Airtel promotes Assam’s singing sensation – Mayukh & Laili Hazarika Eastern Panorama
  3. ↑ Relive golden melodies - ‘A Tribute to Assamese Music’ down the ages on Sunday The Telegraph (Calcutta)
  4. ↑ Legend Resurrected, Bipuljyoti.in
  5. ↑ "London tribute to Assamese music legend - Wife, son and daughter-in-law to sing at the Nehru Centre in memory of Jayanta Hazarika". The Telegraph (Calcutta). 13 October 2006. Retrieved 20 March 2015.
  6. ↑ "Mayukh-Laili enthrall Assamese in Australia". Times of Assam. 16 May 2012. Retrieved 19 March 2015.
  7. ↑ "Festival of northeast begins in Delhi". Assam Times. 8 November 2014. Retrieved 20 March 2015.
  8. ↑ "A celebration of the North East". Deccan Herald. 20 February 2012. Retrieved 20 March 2015.
  9. ↑ "North East festival in Delhi sends out message of national integration". Asian News International. 18 November 2014. Retrieved 20 March 2015.
  10. ↑ "Airtel promotes Assam’s singing sensation – Mayukh Hazarika & Laili Hazarika". Future Sounds. 10 November 2011. Retrieved 19 March 2015.
  11. ↑ "Maestros honoured thorough performances at this tribute event in Delhi". Times Of India. 26 June 2012. Retrieved 19 March 2015.
  12. ↑ "Bhupenda’s death anniversary at Mumbai". The Assam Tribune. 2 November 2014. Retrieved 20 March 2015.
  13. ↑ Anuradha - Mayukh Hazarika, Gaana.com

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