Dipali Barthakur

Dipali Barthakur (30 January 1941 – 21 December 2018) was an Indian singer from Assam. Her songs were sung mainly in the Assamese language.

Early life Barthakur was born in 1941 to Bishwanath Borthakur and Chandrakanti Devi

Musical career Barthakur started her career as a singer early. When she was studying in class nine, in 1958, she sang the song "Mor Bopai Lahori" on All India Radio, Guwahati,

Some of her other popular Assamese songs are:

"Sonor Kharu Nalage Muk" "Joubone Aamoni Kore, Chenaidhon" "Jundhone Junalite" "Konmana Boroxire Sip" "Senai Moi Jau Dei" "O' Bondhu Somoi Pale Amar Phale"

Personal life Barthakur sang her last song "Luito nejabi boi" in 1969.

Barthakur died on 21 December 2018 at Nemcare Hospital, Guwahati, after a prolonged illness. She was known as "Nightingale of Assam".

Awards Barthakur was honored many times, most notably with the Padma Shri award for folk and traditional music in 1990–92.

Some of her awards/ recognitions are listed below: Padma Shri (1998) for her contribution to the Arts by the Government of India. Silipi Bota (2010) from Government of Assam. Aideu Handique Silpi Award (2012) by the Sadou Asom Lekhika Somaroh Samiti.