Kumud Baruah popularly known as Babu 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 the age is 45 years as of 2021.
| WIKIPEDIA /BIO | DETAILS |
|---|---|
| Real Name | Kumud Baruah |
| Known As | Babu |
| Gender | Male |
| Date of Birth | 1 December 1976 |
| Age (As of 2023) | 46 Years of 2023 |
| 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.
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.
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.