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Khagen Mahanta was born on 17 August, 1942 in Nagaon, Assam, British India, is an Indian singer. Discover Khagen Mahanta's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 71 years old?
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| Occupation |
Singer, Composer |
| Age |
71 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Leo |
| Born |
17 August, 1942 |
| Birthday |
17 August |
| Birthplace |
Nagaon, Assam, British India |
| Date of death |
12 June, 2014 |
| Died Place |
Guwahati, Assam |
| Nationality |
India
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Khagen Mahanta Height, Weight & Measurements
At 71 years old, Khagen Mahanta height not available right now. We will update Khagen Mahanta's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Khagen Mahanta's Wife?
His wife is Archana Mahanta
| Family |
| Parents |
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| Wife |
Archana Mahanta |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Angaraag Mahanta, Kingkini Mahanta |
Khagen Mahanta Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Khagen Mahanta worth at the age of 71 years old? Khagen Mahanta’s income source is mostly from being a successful singer. He is from India. We have estimated Khagen Mahanta's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
singer |
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Khagen Mahanta was a singer and composer of folk and traditional music of Assam.
Khagen Mahanta was a notable person in Assamese folk music and known as the "King of Bihu".
His Bihu songs, Borgeet and other folk songs remain popular in Assam.
The artist, along with his wife Archana Mahanta and son Angaraag Mahanta who is known as Papon, represent one of the most influential families in Assamese music.
In 1958, he gained attention from Delhi Doordarshan (television) Center, which had just been established, and was given the opportunity to perform.
His program was a great success.
During the "language movement" in 1960, Khagen Mahanta got actively involved in it under the leadership of personalities like Bishnuprasad Rabha, Hemanga Biswas, and Jugal Das.
He was a member of the group "Harmony" and promoted human values with his melodious voice and compositions.
In 1961, his first gramophone recorded song was broadcast from Guwahati All India radio center.
He also participated in the "World Peace" festival in Calcutta.
He was recognized as A grade artist in All India Radio and contributed in almost all genres of Assamese music like Lokageet, Okoni Geet, musicals, and dramas.
They performed together on many occasions, popularising Assamese folk music and earning a name as the most popular duet singers.
Their son Angaraag Mahanta is also a singer like his parents and is popular in the genre of modern Assamese music; he lived in Mumbai.
He has two grandchildren, Puhor and Parijaat.
He also has a daughter, Kingkini Mahanta.
He was also awarded the Sangeet Natak Academy award for folk and traditional music in 1992.
Some of his awards/ recognitions are listed below:
Khagen Mahanta was born to Kalita caste Harendra Nath Mahanta and Laxmipriya Devi in Nagaon, Assam.
He showed his musical talent from his childhood.
At the age of fifteen he started performing in concerts in Shillong, where he was well received.
Khagen Mahanta died a sudden death at his own residence in Guwahati on the afternoon of 12 June 2014.
The end came at 3:40 pm, sending shockwaves across the state.
State government declared a half holiday across the state on 13 June 2014.
Khagen Mahanta has been decorated numerous times nationally and internationally for his contributions.
Mahanta is survived by his wife Archana Mahanta (who died in 2020) and son Angaraag Mahanta.
