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Mayukh Hazarika
Birth name Mayukh Hazarika
Born (1971-01-13) 13 January 1971 (age 53)Guwahati, Assam, India
Genres Pop, easy listening
Occupation(s) Singer, songwriter
Instrument(s) Vocals, guitar
Years active 1988–present
Labels Saregama

Musical artist

Mayukh Hazarika (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 Assamese musician duo Jayanta Hazarika and Manisha Hazarika, and is the nephew of Bhupen Hazarika.[2][3]

Early life and education

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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 AJKMCRC, Jamia Millia Islamia University.

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.[4][5][6][7][8]

He shot into fame with his album 'Sokue Jodi Kotha Koy' which was released on 5 February 2009 and was promoted by Bharti Airtel.[9] 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.[10][11]

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

  1. ^ Mayukh Hazarika - the frontman of the Brahmaputra Balladeers, OK North East
  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. ^ "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. Archived from the original on 20 March 2015. Retrieved 20 March 2015.
  5. ^ "Mayukh-Laili enthrall Assamese in Australia". Times of Assam. 16 May 2012. Retrieved 19 March 2015.
  6. ^ "Festival of northeast begins in Delhi". Assam Times. 8 November 2014. Retrieved 20 March 2015.
  7. ^ "A celebration of the North East". Deccan Herald. 20 February 2012. Retrieved 20 March 2015.
  8. ^ "North East festival in Delhi sends out message of national integration". Asian News International. 18 November 2014. Archived from the original on 2 April 2015. Retrieved 20 March 2015.
  9. ^ "Airtel promotes Assam's singing sensation – Mayukh Hazarika & Laili Hazarika". Future Sounds. 10 November 2011. Retrieved 19 March 2015.
  10. ^ "Maestros honoured thorough performances at this tribute event in Delhi". Times Of India. 26 June 2012. Retrieved 19 March 2015.
  11. ^ "Bhupenda's death anniversary at Mumbai". The Assam Tribune. 2 November 2014. Retrieved 20 March 2015.
  12. ^ Anuradha - Mayukh Hazarika, Gaana