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Usha Mangeshkar, a renowned Indian playback singer, has been selected as the first recipient of the Dr Bhupen Hazarika National Award instituted by the Assam Cabinet. The award honours the legacy of Bharat Ratna Dr Bhupen Hazarika, the celebrated Assamese singer, composer, lyricist, and filmmaker known for combining music with social issues and humanitarian values. Usha Mangeshkar was chosen for her contributions to Indian music and her connection with Hazarika’s musical creations. The award is scheduled to be presented by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on November 29, 2026, during the closing ceremony of Hazarika’s birth centenary celebrations.