How Bhupen Hazarika’s Song ‘Dil Hoom Hoom Kare’ From Rudaali Broke Records Despite Controversy?

As a singer, Bharat Ratna Bhupen Hazarika was known for his baritone voice, and as a lyricist, he was celebrated for his poetic compositions and parables, touching on themes ranging from romance to social. As a composer, he was renowned for his use of folk music. Hazarika also created superb music for the film Rudaali. Initially, the film had no takers but later achieved tremendous success. Particularly, the song “Dil Hoom Hoom Kare” made a significant impact. In this latest flashback podcast by Lehren, Bhupen Hazarika discusses the controversy surrounding the song and how it eventually broke all records.