About: Kumud Baruah (কুমুদ বৰুৱা) popularly known as Babu (বাবু) is an Indian Playback Singer who mainly sings Assamese songs. Babu became popular for his single music album Rowd, Lakhimi and make a way to the career of his music journey. His debut album was Geet, sung with Bhagawan Pathak & Shanta Uzir. Babu was born on 1 December 1976 and age is 43 years as of 2019.
Basic Details
| Wikipedia /Bio | Details |
|---|---|
| Real Name | Kumud Baruah |
| Known As | Babu |
| Gender | Male |
| Date of Birth | 1 December 1976 |
| Age (As of 2019) | 43 years (As of 2019) |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Famous For | Playback Singer |
| Record labels | Times Music, AC MULTIMEDIA |
| Years active | 1994-Present |
| Home City | Azara, Guwahati, India |
| Current City | Guwahati, India |
| Alma mater | Pandu College, Guwahati |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Sun Sign | Sagittarius |
| Height | 5.7 Feet 1.73 m |
| Weight | 75 Kgs |
| Eye Color | Dark |
| Hair Color | Dark |
| Parents | Father: Lt. Manik Baruah Mother: Lt. Champa Baruah |
| Spouse/ Wife | NA |
| Children | NA |
Early Life & Education
Babu Baruah hails from Azara, Guwahati. He did schooling from Azara MV School and Pursued his graduation in Bsc from Pandu College, Guwahati.
Career & Journey to Music Industry
Babu started his career as a singer in the early stage in Assam where music was not easy to listen. His first debut album was named, “Geet” sung with Bhagawan Pathak and Shanta Uzir, was the mainstream waves with his next solo album ‘Rowd’, Thereafter, a majority of his songs from his successive albums like ‘Shanti’, ‘Babur Biya’, ‘Dhuli’, ‘Phool’, ‘Ajolitora’, among others, became major hits. [1] Kothasobi.com
The entry into the music industry of Babu Baruah was accidental. He was a great fan of Popular Assamese singer Zubeen Garg. Once his friends requested to sing for an open Bihu function at Azara, Babu was agreed to sing. From that day Babu got confidence in his singing that he would make a career as a singer. Later, he took a total of Rs.15 Lakh from his friends and Banks to release his turning point music CD- ROD (The Sunshine). Later Babu gave many his music album like Lakhimi, Rohedoi, Babur Thikona, Pedal Mari Mari, etc.
Babu Kumud Baruah Album/Songs
Albums
- Geet
- Rowd
- Patoliya Mon 2016
- Lakhimi 2017
- Rohedoi 2018
Popular Songs
- Laden Asil Polai
- Barikhare Banot
- Rukmini
- O Najitora
- Pedal Mari Mari
- O Bohona
- O Kolija
- Sakori Bisari
- Negera Bajise
- O Nahor
- Rohedoi
- Hiyaio Kande
- Piya Re
- Haturi
- Tomaloi Jetiya
- Bilore Xuwani
- Sikoli ( Babu Thikona)
- etc.
Philanthropy
Babu is also running a charity organization under the name of “Its possible save a life-A Babu Baruah Initiative” where he is donating live-saving drugs free of cost to the society and financial aid to the needful. Babu Baruah is actively supporting various events and trust dedicated to serving Mankind.
Favourite Things:
Sports: Football
Singer: Zubeen Garg
Hobbies: Travelling
Fav Actor: Shahrukh Khan
Personal Life, Net Worth
Wife/Girlfriend: Not Known
Car: XUV 500
Bikes: Royal Enfield.
Controversy: Babu Baruah’s Majulir Gabhoru(মাজুলীৰ গাভৰু) Video which depicts the social culture (Naam Ghar) of Majuli goes into the controversy. Later, the music video was removed from Youtube and asked for forgiveness to the people of Majuli (Assam).
Social Profiles:
Below are the social media accounts of Singer Babu (Kumud Baruah)
Facebook @ babubaruah.official
Instagram@ babu_baruah_official
Twitter@ BaruahOfficial
Article Published on 24-11-2019.
Updated on 28-04-2020
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