The legendary Assamese singer-composer passed away after fighting for life in hospital

Bhupen Hazarika, veteran classical music director and singer, passed away in a Mumbai hospital today. He was 85. The legend had been ill for the past few months after a bout of pneumonia. He was critically ill and on dialysis when he died. The Padma Bhushan awardee was not just a singer-songwriter, but an acclaimed poet, journalist, filmmaker and writer. Click here to read more