- Source: 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.
Personal life
Archana Mahanta was the wife of Assamese folk singer Khagen Mahanta and the mother of popular singer Papon.
Work
Some famous songs of Archana-Khagen duo include (in Assamese):
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.
References
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- Khagen Mahanta
- Archana
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- List of film songs based on ragas
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- 2020 in music
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