Archana Mahanta
Archana Mahanta (Assamese: অৰ্চনা মহন্ত) (18 March 1949 – 27 August 2020) was a renowned folk singer from Assam, India. Archana Mahanta and her late husband Khagen Mahanta had an enormous contribution in popularising and preserving Assamese folk music. The musical couple often performed together, singing many duet hits.[3]
Archana Mahanta অৰ্চনা মহন্ত | |
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 Archana Mahanta with Khagen Mahanta and Hiren Bhattacharyya | |
| Background information | |
| Born | 18 March 1949[1] Guwahati, Assam, India |
| Died | 27 August 2020 (aged 71)[2] Guwahati, Assam, India |
| Genres | Folk |
| Occupation(s) | Singer |
Personal life
Archana Mahanta was the wife of Assamese folk singer Khagen Mahanta and the mother of popular singer Papon.[4]
Work
Some famous songs of Archana-Khagen duo include (in Assamese):[5][6]
- Bhor Duporiya
- A Phool Pah Halichha Jalichha
- Bhal Lagi Jai O
- Chateo Matile
- Junti Ulale Torati Ulabo
Death
Archana Mahanta died on 27 August 2020. She was suffering from diabetes, high blood pressure, and Parkinson's disease.[7][8]
References
- "অৰ্চনা মহন্ত আছিল অসমীয়া ছবিৰো নায়িকা". Asomiya Pratidin (in Assamese). Retrieved 27 August 2020.
- "Veteran Assamese singer Archana Mahanta passes away". The Indian Express. Retrieved 27 August 2020.
- "Veteran Assamese singer Archana Mahanta dies in Guwahati. Assam CM mourns demise". India Today. Retrieved 27 August 2020.
- "Papon's mother and noted Assamese singer Archana Mahanta passes away". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 27 August 2020.
- "Archana Mahanta Songs on Gaana". Gaana.
- "Khagen Mahanta and Archana Mahanta Songs". Enajori.
- "Angaraag 'Papon' Mahanta's mother and noted singer Archana Mahanta passes away". The Sentinel. Retrieved 27 August 2020.
- "Archana Mahanta, who took Assamese folk music to new heights, dies at 72". The Times of India. Retrieved 28 August 2020.
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