Nightingale of india
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Assam's nightingale Dipali Borthakur passes away at 78
Legendary singer Dipali Borthakur passed away at a city hospital on Friday afternoon, sources said. She was 78. Popularly known as "Nightingale of Assam", Borthakur's death has left a vacuum in the state's cultural circle. A Padma Shri awardee, Borthakur has lent her voice to several popular Assamese songs. Born in 1940, Borthakur started her musical career in 1958. She sang her first song when she was a student of class IX.
She was suffering from severe motor neuron disease which hindered her singing and forced her to the wheelchair. She sang her last song in 1969. In 1976 she got married to Neel Pawan Barua, an eminent artist and painter.
PM Narendra Modi expressed grief on her demise and wrote, "With the passing away of Dipali Barthakur Ji, we have lost an outstanding singer who made Assamese music and culture even more popular across India and the world. Her melodious songs will continue to enthral generations to come. Condolences to her family and countless admirers."
Assam Governor Prof. Jagdish Mukhi mourned h
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Dipali Barthakur
Indian singer
Dipali Barthakur (30 January 1941 – 21 December 2018) was an Indian singer from Assam. Her songs were sung mainly in the Assamese language.[1] She received the fourth-highest civilian award of India, the Padma Shri, in the year 1998.[2]
Early life
Barthakur was born in 1941 to Bishwanath Borthakur and Chandrakanti Devi[3] in Sonari at Sivasagar, Assam.[4][5]
Musical career
Barthakur started her career as a singer early. When she was studying in class nine, in 1958, she sang the song "Mor Bopai Lahori" on All India Radio, Guwahati,[4] and the song "Joubone Amoni Kore Chenaidhon" for the film Lachit Borphukan (1959).[6]
Some of her other popular Assamese songs are:[3]
- "Sonor Kharu Nalage Muk"
- "Joubone Aamoni Kore, Chenaidhon"
- "Jundhone Junalite"
- "Konmana Boroxire Sip"
- "Senai Moi Jau Dei"
- "O' Bondhu Somoi Pale Amar Phale"
Personal life
Barthakur sang her last song "Luito nejabi boi" in 1969.[4] After that she began suf
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Dipali Barthakur is one of the heartthrob in the music world of Assam. Dipali Borthakur, who was able to take place at the hearts of the people of Assam with her kokilkantha, is known as the Nightingale of Assam.
Biography of Dipali Barthakur
| Name | Dipali Barthakur[1] |
| Date of Birth | 30 January, 1941 |
| Place of Birth | Nilomoni Tea Estate |
| Father’s Name | Vishwanath Barthakur |
| Mother’s Name | Aimoni Barthakur |
| Husband’s Name | Neelpaban Baruah |
| Awards | 1/ Best Singer Award at the ‘Sangeet Sammelan’ organized by Assam Sangeet Natak Akademi in 1956. 2/Padma Shri Samman on 1998 3/Assam Government Artist Award (Silpi Bota) on 2010 4/ Lio Expo Artist Honors in 2007 5/ Aideu Handique Silpi Award in 2012 by the Sadou Asom Lekhika Samaroah Samiti. |
| Death | December 21, 2018 |
Early Life of Dipali Barthakur
Dipali Barthakur who grew up in a cultural environment composed music with father Vishwanath Barthakur and elder brothers Bhupen and Bhaben Barthakur at her residence. Later Barthakur who has immense
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