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Google Doodle pays tribute to Indian singer Bhupen Hazarika on his 96th birth anniversary

Hazarika, who was also an acclaimed poet and filmmaker, was known for his baritone voice and for making music on themes ranging from romance to social and political commentary

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The singer was born on September 8, 1926, and passed away on November 5, 2011. Photo Courtesy: Google India's Twitter account

The singer was born on September 8, 1926, and passed away on November 5, 2011. Photo Courtesy: Google India's Twitter account

Google has paid tribute to Indian singer, composer and filmmaker Bhupen Hazarika on his 96th birth anniversary with a creative doodle that shows him playing the harmonium and singing, some of his many talents. The doodle depicts him colourfully with a whimsical illustration on its homepage.

In 2019, Bhupen Hazarika received India's highest civilian award, Bharat Ratna, by President Ram Nath Kovind.

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