Renowned singer Padma Shri Dipali Borthakur passes away

December 21: Renowned singer and Padma Shri recipient Dipali Borthakur is no more. She breathed her last at Nemcare Hospital in Guwahati on Friday at 1.25 PM. Borthakur, also known as the ‘Nightingle of Assam’ was undergoing treatment at the hospital and ultimately died at the age of 77 due to respiratory problems.

Born in Sivssagar’s Sonari, Dipali Borthakur was the wife of acclaimed artist Nipaban Baruah. She lend her voice to several evergreen songs that has made the Assamese music industry all the richer. Some of her popular Assamese songs are: Sonor Kharu Nalage Muk, Senai Moi Jau Dei, Jundhone Junalite, Konmana Boroxire Sip and so on. Borthakur sang her last song Luito nejabi boi in 1969.

Dipali Borthakur was suffering from a severe Motor neuron disease which hindered her singing and forced her to get around in a wheelchair. Her death was mourned by music loving people all throughout the state. Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal has expressed deep condolences at the demise of the legendary singer.