Khagen Mahanta
Khagen Mahanta | |
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Khagen Mahanta, Archana Mahanta & Hiren Bhattacharya | |
| Born | 17 August 1942 |
| Died | 12 June 2014 (aged 71) |
| Other names | Bihu Samrat |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, Composer |
| Years active | 1958–2014 |
| Spouse | Archana Mahanta |
| Children | Angaraag Mahanta, Kingkini Mahanta |
Khagen Mahanta was a singer and composer of folk and traditional music of Assam. Khagen Mahanta was a notable person in Assamese folk music and known as the "King of Bihu". His Bihu songs, Borgeet and other folk songs remain popular in Assam. The artist, along with his wife Archana Mahanta and son Angaraag Mahanta who is known as Papon, represent one of the most influential families in Assamese music. He died on 12 June 2014.