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So it was never a China saw mills bothersome affair to fret over or regret my decision to enter the dicey den of film music," he asserts. His initial training began in the discipline of Indian classical and folk music back home in Assam since childhood."Born to the popular music duo and legends of Assamese music — Archana Mahanta and Khagen Mahanta, Papon was introduced to music at an early age. Frankly speaking, it was a giant leap when we had floated the unit almost eight years ago but over a period of time, we have garnered a tremendous response, I must confess. In fact, gala music festivals of such magnitude precisely fetch in that beautiful opportunity and rare experiences to live through. But I think I have been fortunate enough to flow with the tide hitherto with apparent smoothness. And it’s no harm to work on interesting film projects and that was the sole trigger behind my migration to the Maximum City from my hometown," he says.

"It has indeed worked for me because now a larger audience knows me," he confesses. And this time, we are adding another gig in Shillong alongside Kolkata on our itinerary." Adding further, he ponders: "See, music lovers would always grope for an elusive chance to check out novel voices and new destinations waiting in the wings. You know, contrary to general perception, folk music can really rock a stage soiree and I earnestly always wanted to do something serious and soul-stirring with folk melodies. We hadn’t played then. And it would be a big package of surprise for our die-hard listeners as our music-group wears a new avatar with a bigger brass section this time," he announces. When quizzed if music does play a crucial role in lifting up the players’ morale in sports, he agrees.If we mention him as Angaraag Mahanta, then obviously no bell will ring in your mind but as soon as you hear him sing in his heartwarming voice, you instantly know that it’s Papon.

"Riding on his expectations from the second season, he says: "See, the North East has a great football culture and the ISL tourney will only help boost the Indian football as well as the north east squad to grow and further improve its skills, tactics, aggression, defence and performance on-field. Papon’s ongoing US tour with his band sees him travelling far and wide for a series of Durga Puja shows for the NRBs (non-resident Bengalis). It is getting bigger every year by strength, expanse, enthusiasm and reach. So the difference lies clearly in front of you. These time-honoured غير مجاز مي باشدas are drenched with profound emotions and relationships which never lose relevance under the sands of time. As a multitasking hand, he chips in as a singer, composer, producer as well as a multi-instrumentalist. "Soon after our return, we’ll do our Bacardi NH7 Weekender duty and will be travelling to Dhaka and Singapore for more show engagements in November," he says.