Archana Mahanta Passes Away, Home Minister Amit Shah Condoles Renowned Assamese Folk Singer's Demise (View Tweet)

New Delhi, Aug 27 (PTI) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday condoled the death of renowned Assamese folk singer Archana Mahanta and said her melodious voice will always mesmerise listeners from different parts of the world. Mahanta died on Thursday at a hospital in Guwahati where she was undergoing treatment after suffering a brain stroke. Her last rites were completed at Nabagraha crematorium in the city with full state honours in presence of a large number of followers, including senior officials of the state government. Archana Mahanta, Renowned Assamese Folk Musician and Papon's Mother Dies At 72

Mahanta is survived by her daughter and son Papon, who is a popular playback singer in Bollywood. "I am saddened by the death of singer Archana Mahanta. She was one of the most famous folk music artistes of Assam. Her melodious voice will always mesmerise listeners from different parts of the world. In this moment of mourning, I extend my deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of Archana Mahanta. Om Shanti," Shah tweeted in Assamese. Papon & Other B-town Singers Unite #ForAsaam: Hard Rock Cafe & Earthful Foundation Conclude A Successful Concert To Help Aid Flood Victims!.

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Aside from Shah, Assam's Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, Assam's Finance Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and Industries and Commerce Minister Chandra Mohan Patowary condoled the singer's demise. According to the late singer's relative, Archana was admitted to the hospital in July and her condition had deteriorated in the last few days. Archana used to perform majorly with her husband Sangeet Natak Akademi awardee Khagen Mahanta, who had died in June 2014.