The Centre has announced the launch of a ₹100 commemorative coin to mark the birth centenary of Bharat Ratna Dr Bhupen Hazarika. Born in Assam, Hazarika was a legendary poet, music composer, singer, actor, author, and filmmaker. He was known as the 'Bard of the Brahmaputra'. Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma called it "a timeless recognition for Bhupen Hazarika".