Mayukh Hazarika (; born 13 January 1971) is an Indian playback singer and music director from

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. He is the frontman of

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based band ''Mayukh Hazarika and the Brahmaputra Balladeers''. He is the son of legendary Assamese musician duo

Jayanta Hazarika Jayanta Hazarika (20 September 1943 – 15 October 1977) was an Indian singer and composer associated with Assamese music. He wrote lyrics for a few songs and composed music for several movies. He was the younger brother of Bhupen Hazarika. Pop ...

and Manisha Hazarika and nephew of

Dr Bhupen Hazarika Bhupen Hazarika () (8 September 1926 – 5 November 2011) was an Indian playback singer, lyricist, musician, poet, actor, filmmaker and politician from Assam, widely known as ''Sudha Kontho'' (meaning cuckoo, literally "nectar-throated"). His ...

Biography

Early life and education

Mayukh Hazarika, also known as Raja, was born in

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, Assam on 13 January 1971, to Assamese singers

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

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. He completed his post-graduation from AJKMCRC,

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Early career

After passing out from IIM, Hazarika joined as Head of Camera at

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Lifestyle in 2007. Simultaneously, he was performing as a singer at various concerts in

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and all around the world along with his wife and singer Laili Dutta Hazarika and mother Manisha Hazarika.

Music career

He shot into fame with his album 'Sokue Jodi Kotha Koy' which was released on 5 February 2009 and was promoted by

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. 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, he has skillfully managed to create his own signature style over time.

Personal life

Hazarika lives in Bombay with his wife Laili Dutta Hazarika and daughter. His father, noted Assamese singer and music director Jayanta Hazarika, died on 15 October 1977 in

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at the age of 34.

Discography

*Shilongare Godhuli (2002) *Sokue Jodi Kotha Koy (2009) *Monor Maram (2012) *Assamese Modern Songs (2012) *All Time Greats Jayanta Hazarika (2012) *Anuradha (2012)Anuradha - Mayukh Hazarika
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'' *Assomor Chirajugamiya Geet (2012)

Singles

* "Sokuye Jodi Kotha Koi" (music: Aniruddha Barua) (2009) * "Niyoror Xur" (music: Jim Ankan Deka) (2019)

References

External links

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