Papon

Singer Papon celebrated Bihu in Mumbai with family and friends, opting for an intimate gathering instead of traditional festivities in his home state of Assam. Despite the distance, he ensured the spirit of the festival remained alive by observing basic rituals, sharing home-cooked food, and enjoying music, highlighting that traditions can transcend geography through connection and shared experiences.

Renowned musician Papon has paid tributes to Asha Bhosle, who passed away on Sunday, and said her songs represented a whole spectrum of music, cutting across genres and will always be remembered.

Bihar Diwas 2026 celebrations are set to dazzle from March 22-24 at Gandhi Maidan, featuring a star-studded lineup. Sona Mohapatra and Shaan will perform, with Papon closing the event. The festival also includes classical music, dance, poetry, and local artist showcases, alongside educational and heritage pavilions.

Papon captivated Mumbai with a genre-bending concert, seamlessly blending classical ghazals with Bollywood hits and a surprise John Lennon tribute. His performance, marked by reverence for original artists and subtle modern arrangements, also featured witty banter and audience participation. The singer praised Mumbai's embrace of diverse musical styles, making the evening a memorable celebration.

Singer Papon discusses love's presence in nature and relationships. He highlights mystery and imagination in romance. Papon believes music is the purest language of vibrations. He shares his Valentine's playlist, featuring songs that capture love's honesty and poetry. His understanding of love has evolved from youthful intensity to a holistic acceptance.

Multi-instrumentalist and singer Papon, got to live out a childhood dream when he was invited by The Wailers to join the band onstage at the Bacardi NH7 Weekender in Kolkata.

Upon returning to Guwahati, Papon, a well-known Assamese musician, humbly acknowledged Zubeen's unparalleled stature, stating he could never fill the void left by his passing. He expressed deep sorrow and admitted to being too distraught to speak with Zubeen's wife, only sending a message.

Here are some amazing songs by Papon that are great expressions of love:

Singer Papon, against whom a complaint was registered for 'inappropriately kissing a minor girl', has stepped down as a judge on the singing reality show 'The Voice India Kids'.

Singer Papon returned to stage in Pune, performing his first show since the untimely demise of his dear friend, Zubeen Garg. He paid a heartfelt tribute, speaking about Zubeen and singing his song 'Jaane Kya'. Papon had previously cancelled all commitments due to grief over Zubeen's passing.

Be it independent music or Bollywood songs, Papon has mesmerised music lovers with his voice. This love for the artiste brought a large crowd to his concert in the city recently. Interestingly, Papon, who's touring multiple cities for performances, didn't have Pune on the list initially. But he says he's glad to have added it to the list.

When Papon sang the soulful 'Moh Moh Ke Dhaage' from last year's release 'Dum Laga Ke Haisha', little did he realise that the song would become such a rage in the country.

Sonu Nigam, Shreya Ghoshal, Shantanu Moitra, Shaan, Richa Sharma, Hima Das and many others supported Papon’s Online Bihu Concert.

Singer Papon recently experienced a health setback and was hospitalised in Mumbai.

Singer and music composer Papon mesmerized the audience with his super hit renditions of popular Assamese and Bollywood songs during the fourth edition of the North East Festival, which kicked off here last evening.

The year 2020 will remain a pivotal one in world history for many reasons both good and bad. Singer and music composer Papon agrees.

Punekars experienced a deeply emotive Papon concert, with the venue packed beyond capacity. He delivered beloved Bollywood and Coke Studio hits, including "Moh Moh Ke Dhaage" and "Jiye Kyun," alongside nostalgic classics. Fans expressed immense joy and personal connections to his music, making it a cherished, unforgettable night.

Rows of flashlights flickered and swayed as crooner Papon aka Angaraag Mahanta turned into the ultimate entertainer during his recent Pune visit on November 27. It was an emotional night for many, including Papon himself who kept the crowd engaged with his captivating performance and addictive energy.

Singer-composer Papon who is known for soul-soothing songs has collaborated with ace filmmaker-composer Sanjay Leela Bhansali for his first-ever music album 'Sukoon'. This marks their first collaboration and is one of the 9 beautiful ghazals from the album.

Pritam and Papon's "Zamana Lage - Mood Shift" from Metro In Dino originated from a spontaneous musical exchange. Papon sent Pritam a raw, guitar-only version, which Pritam liked and then meticulously recreated that initial feeling, resulting in a heartfelt track with a subtle ghazal touch

Papon performed on the first day of the North East Festival in the city

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Two songs from Papon's debut album 'The Story so Far' released by Times Music globally has been put on i-Tunes, the popular online music application store, making them the first Assamese numbers to achieve the feat.

The curtains came down on the nine-day long fest of Jadavpur University, Sanskriti, in association with TOI, last Sunday.

Playback singer Papon, who is making his acting debut with Assamese film 'Rodor Sithi', says facing the camera was always his first choice as he is fascinated by the idea of playing a different person onscreen.