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| colspan="2" style="text-align: center; font-size: larger; padding: 5px 0;" |'''Hirak Kalita'''
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| colspan="2" style="text-align: center; padding: 0; background-color: #f9f9f9;" |[[File:Hirak Kalita.png|alt=Hirak Kalita|frameless]]
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| style="width: 30%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px; vertical-align: top;" |'''Born'''
| style="width: 70%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px; vertical-align: top;" |18 September 1998, Nalbari, Assam, India
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| style="width: 30%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px; vertical-align: top;" |'''Nationality'''
| style="width: 70%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px; vertical-align: top;" |Indian
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| style="width: 30%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px; vertical-align: top;" |'''Other names'''
| style="width: 70%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px; vertical-align: top;" |Softhrk
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| style="width: 30%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px; vertical-align: top;" |'''Occupation'''
| style="width: 70%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px; vertical-align: top;" |Rapper, Artist, Government Employee
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| style="width: 30%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px; vertical-align: top;" |'''Years active'''
| style="width: 70%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px; vertical-align: top;" |2019–present
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| style="width: 30%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px; vertical-align: top;" |'''Known for'''
| style="width: 70%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px; vertical-align: top;" |Independent rap music, Assamese hip-hop, cultural fusion in rap
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| style="width: 30%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px; vertical-align: top;" |'''Notable work'''
| style="width: 70%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px; vertical-align: top;" |''Softhrk'' (Music), Assamese rap collaborations
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| style="width: 30%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px; vertical-align: top;" |'''Employer'''
| style="width: 70%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px; vertical-align: top;" |Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI)
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| style="width: 30%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px; vertical-align: top;" |'''Genres'''
| style="width: 70%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px; vertical-align: top;" |Hip-hop, Assamese rap, Independent music
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| style="width: 30%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px; vertical-align: top;" |'''Instruments'''
| style="width: 70%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px; vertical-align: top;" |Vocals, Music Composition
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| style="width: 30%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px; vertical-align: top;" |'''Associated acts'''
| style="width: 70%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px; vertical-align: top;" |Assamese hip-hop artists, Independent rappers
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| style="width: 30%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px; vertical-align: top;" |'''Residence'''
| style="width: 70%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px; vertical-align: top;" |Nalbari, Assam, India
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'''Hirak Kalita''' (born 18 September 1998), professionally known as '''Softhrk''', is an Indian rapper, artist, and government employee from Nalbari, Assam. He gained recognition for his work in the independent music scene, blending Assamese culture with modern hip-hop influences. In addition to his musical career, he serves in the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI), contributing to India's financial and insurance sector.

== Early Life and Education ==
Hirak Kalita was born on 18 September 1998 in Nalbari, Assam, India. He is the son of Amulya Kalita, a businessman, and Manika Kalita, a nurse. His upbringing was shaped by his father’s entrepreneurial mindset and his mother’s dedication to healthcare, inspiring him to pursue both professional and creative endeavors.

Kalita completed his early education at the Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya (JNV) hostel, where he studied from the 6th to the 10th grade. He later attended Bright Start Academy in Nalbari, where he pursued higher secondary education in science. Following his interest in technology, he enrolled at Nalbari College, affiliated with Gauhati University, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Information Technology (BSc IT).

== Career ==

=== Music ===
Hirak Kalita developed a passion for music, particularly rap, during his formative years. Influenced by global hip-hop culture and local Assamese traditions, he created a unique musical style that blends contemporary beats with regional storytelling. Adopting the stage name '''Softhrk''', he began releasing independent rap tracks that resonated with audiences in Assam and beyond. His music explores themes of personal growth, societal issues, and self-expression.

As an independent artist, Kalita actively engages with the underground hip-hop community, collaborating with other musicians and producers to refine his craft. His work contributes to the growing hip-hop movement in Northeast India, which has seen increasing recognition in recent years.

=== Government Service ===
Parallel to his artistic journey, Kalita built a career in government service. He is currently employed by the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI), an autonomous statutory body under the Government of India that oversees and regulates the insurance industry in the country. His role at IRDAI allows him to contribute to policy implementation and financial oversight, aligning with his academic background in information technology.<ref>https://www.saavn.com/s/song/english/hustle-in-my-veins/hustle-in-my-veins/FDFdUxdZfkY?referrer=svn_source=share&svn_medium=com.whatsapp&utm_source=share&utm_medium=com.whatsapp</ref><ref>https://youtu.be/owmgZY8qeYg?si=5v0mmVpiho0Yb2a1</ref>

== Personal Life ==
Hirak Kalita resides in Nalbari, Assam, where he continues to balance his dual careers in music and public service. His personal philosophy is deeply influenced by his parents’ professions—his father’s business acumen and his mother’s dedication to healthcare. In addition to music and government work, he is passionate about technology, self-improvement, and contributing to the local community.<ref>https://open.spotify.com/track/3wcKYyUzHNSFfSQUpCuaWT?si=wo54qI4JS9unuGfEWm9jkA

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== Influence and Recognition ==
As a rapper from Assam, Kalita is part of a new wave of artists bringing regional Indian hip-hop to a wider audience. His work has been acknowledged within local music circles, and he continues to build a presence in the independent rap industry. His ability to juggle a professional government career while pursuing his artistic dreams sets him apart as a multifaceted personality.

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