Mayukh Hazarika is an Indian playback singer and music director from Assam.
Background
He is the son of legendary Assamese musician duo Jayanta Hazarika and Manisha Hazarika and nephew of Doctor Bhupen Hazarika. Mayukh Hazarika, also known as Raja, was born in Guwahati, Assam on 13 January 1971, to Assamese singers Jayanta Hazarika and Manisha Hazarika.
Career
He is the frontman of Delhi based band Mayukh Hazarika and the Brahmaputra Balladeers. Early life and education
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 Indian Institutes of Management Indore.
Early career
After passing out from Indian Institutes of Management, Hazarika joined as Head of Camera at NDTV Lifestyle in 2007. Music career
He shot into fame with his album "Sokue Jodi Kotha Koy" which was released on February 5, 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.