2020 Obit: Archana Mahanta

Subject: RE: Obit: Archana Mahanta
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 30 Aug 20 - 10:48 AM

Papon’s mother and noted Assamese singer Archana Mahanta passes away from Hindustan Times

The 72-year-old singer had been undergoing treatment after suffering a brain stroke on July 14.

Noted Assamese singer and popular singer Angaraag ‘Papon’ Mahanta’s mother Archana Mahanta passed away at a private hospital on Thursday.

The 72-year-old singer, wife of popular Assamese singer late Khagen Mahanta, had been undergoing treatment after suffering a brain stroke on July 14. Her last rites were performed at Nabagraha crematorium in Guwahati by ‘Papon’ with full state honours.

“I am deeply saddened to hear about the demise of renowned Assamese folk singer Archana Mahanta. Today, we have lost a shining star among the cultural stalwarts of the state. I offer my deepest condolences and sympathies to the bereaved family members and join all her well-wishers in prayers for the departed soul,” Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said in a message.

Assam Governor Jagdish Mukhi also condoled her demise and said, “I am deeply saddened to hear about the demise of the noted singer Archana Mahanta. She was an asset and her death is an irreparable loss for the society. She had contributed immensely to the enrichment of cultural life of the state”.

Archana Mahanta and her husband Khagen Mahanta, who was known as ‘Bihu King’, used to be a hugely popular couple known for their renditions of Bihu and traditional folk songs of Assam. Both enthralled audiences at Bihu functions across the state and outside for many years.

Khagen Mahanta passed away in June 2014.

Subject: RE: Obit: Archana Mahanta
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 30 Aug 20 - 10:45 AM

Papon’s Mother And Folk Singer Archana Mahanta Passes Away in Guwahati After Suffering a Brain Stroke from India.com.

Bollywood singer Papon’s mother and noted Assamese singer Archana Mahanta passed away at a private hospital in Guwahati on Thursday. She was 72. Archana was undergoing treatment after suffering a brain stroke on July 14. As per the reports in HT, the late singer’s last rites were performed at Nabagraha crematorium in Guwahati by Papon with full state honours.

One of the relatives said that her situation had deteriorated over the last few days. Archana Mahanta used to perform along with her husband and Sangeet Natak Akademi awardee Khagen Mahanta, who had died in June 2014.

Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said paid condolences to the family and said, “I am deeply saddened to hear about the demise of renowned Assamese folk singer Archana Mahanta. Today, we have lost a shining star among the cultural stalwarts of the state. I offer my deepest condolences and sympathies to the bereaved family members and join all her well-wishers in prayers for the departed soul.

A few days ago, Papon shared a post while visiting his mom in the hospital. He wrote, “Another day to the hospital. It’s been more than a month now! Maa is still fighting her condition and fighting well! Thank you all for your prayers and we are patiently waiting for her to come back to her self!”

Archana is survived by a daughter and son Papon.

Subject: Obit: Archana Mahanta
From: Waddon Pete
Date: 30 Aug 20 - 06:47 AM

News just in that reknowned Assamese Folk Singer Archana Mahanta has died. Hopefully more details to follow. RIP