Dilip Kr Hazarika senior advocate and actor passes away

Guwahati: Actor Dilip Kr Hazarika, senior advocate of Guwahati High Court, passed away in Guwahati on Thursday evening. He was 92 years old.

Dilip Kr Hazarika, popularly known as Okuda, breathed his last at his residence in Uzan Bazar area of ​​the city. He is survived by his son and daughter. His wife predeceased him.
The renowned lawyer, originally from Sivasagar in Upper Assam, acted in a few films, including Muniram Dewan (1964). Directed by Sarbeshwar Chakraborty, Hazarika played the role of Piyoli Baruah in the film.

Hazarika was inspired by the value-based politics of former Assam Chief Minister late Chandra Chandra Saikia and joined the NCP. He was also associated with various democratic movements of Assam.
In the 1990s, Hazarika also wrote articles on cinema, culture, and politics for the Assamese dailies Aji, Natun Vakat, and Asomiya Pratidan. His writings were known for their eloquence, insight and intelligence. He was a respected voice in Assamese culture and society, and his contribution will be missed.