In 2004, the BJP decided to field singer Bhupen Hazarika in her place, causing widespread protests from BJP party workers.
Bhupen Hazarika | Mrinal Hazarika | Hazarika | Chitrabon Hazarika | Bhupen Khakhar |
Mahamanab Mahatma Gandhi, Deba Kanta Barua, Tyagbeer Hem Barua, Ex-Chief Minister Mahendra Mohan Choudhury, Sarat Chandra Sinha, Hiteshwar Saikia, Dr. Bhupen Hazarika, Loksevak Haladhar Bhuyan, Dr. Maheswar Neog, Nava Kanta Barua, Dr. Ram Charan Thakuria, Sarvodoya leaders Acharyya Vinobha Bhave, Amal Prabha Das, Ex-Prime Minister of India Indira Gandhi,Bipin Pal Das, Bijay Ch.
Even great Assamese musician Dr Bhupen Hazarika acted in the film and sang "Biswa Bijoyee Navajowan" at only age 13.