President Pratibha Patil, PM
Manmohan Singh and UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi on Saturday joined
countless admirers of legendary singer-composer Bhupen Hazarika in
condoling his death, saying the passing away of one of the most gifted
artist had left a void which will never be filled.
"A creative genius whose deep baritone voice was
instantly recognised by poetry and music lovers across the nation. His
use of folk music with a touch of contemporary made his composition
unique in its own way," Patil said.
Singh in his condolence message said, "It is with
great sorrow that I learnt of the passing away of Dr Bhupen Hazarika...
On this sad occasion, I offer my deepest condolences to the family,
friends and countless admirers of Dr Hazarika."
In Hazarika's "sad demise, India has lost one of its most gifted artists", he said.
Paying tributes to Hazarika, Singh said his
"extraordinary talent" encompassed not only music and literature but
also cinema acting and direction.
"His contribution greatly enriched our cultural
landscape and his influence on Assamese art and culture was particularly
profound," the Prime Minister said.
"The reverence with which Dr Hazarika was looked upto
and the innumerable awards that he received are a tribute to his
dazzling brilliance and creativity, and his love for the people," he
said.
Singh said "the void that Dr Hazarika's passing away has caused will never be filled."
Ansari too condoled the death of the legendary singer.
Information
and Broadcasting Minister Ambika Soni described legendary singer Bhupen
Hazarika, as a "multifaceted" personality and a true exponent of
national integration.
In her condolence message the minister said Hazarika pioneered the vision of Assamese cinema on the global map.
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