Mayukh Hazarika

Mayukh Hazarika (Assamese: ময়ুখ হাজৰিকা; born 13 January 1971) is an Indian playback singer and music director from Assam. 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.

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.

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.

Music career

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

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

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

• Anuradha - Mayukh Hazarika, Gaana.com