Ideas Of India 2025: Papon Says, 'Singing In Bollywood Was Never My Dream'

Ideas Of India 2025: In his interview, renowned singer and composer Papon reflected on his musical journey, sharing how he was born into a family surrounded by music, shaping his passion and career.

Ideas Of India 2025: Papon Reflects On His Journey

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Ideas Of India 2025: The famous singer and composer reflected on his musical journey during an insightful conversation with the acclaimed tevelision journalist Dibang. Her shared how his love for Hindi songs began, reminisced about his early days in Delhi and Mumbai, and talked about his experiences that shaped his career. With passion and nostalgia, he sang some of the most popular tracks, leaving the audience spellbound.

Papon Shares How His Passion For Music Began

During the interview, the famous singer mentioned that music has been an inseparable part of his life since the day he was born. He grew up in a family where he was immersed in music. Both of his parents were deeply involved in music, with his father, Khagen Mahanta, earning the prestigious title of 'Bihu Samrat.'

Papon mentioned that he was so immersed into music that he never even considered a world beyond it. He recalled how his parents and other people would often gather in a 'mehfil' at home, further enriching his musical evironment. He expressed how he feels blessed to have had a childhood filled with music. The singer also mentioned that music came to him subconsciously.

Papon Reveals How He Developed A Love For Hindi Music Growing Up In Assam

When asked about his transition from listening to popular international artists like Bryan Adams and Pink Flyod to Hindi music, the singer opened up about his exposure to the genre. He explained that Hindi songs were not that popular in Assam at that time. His first encounters with Hindi music came through places like barber shops or radio shows. During his childhood, he often listened to iconic singers like Jagjit Singh, Mehdi Hassan, Ghulam Ali, and classical maestros like Pt. Ravi Shankar, through the vinyl records that his father used to bring. These early influences played an important role in his taste in music.

His Journey In Delhi And Mumbai

Papon reflected upon his time in Delhi and shared how he would often visit people's home and perform at small gatherings almost every evening. During his time in Delhi, he improved his Hindi and pronunciation, while also gaining valuable insights into songs and the subtle nuances of performance.

 

When the singer discussed his experience in Mumbai, he revealed that he had not arrived with the intention of pursuing playback singing, nor was singing in Bollywood ever part of his plan. He shared that it was actually Pritam Chakraborty who first approached him for the song 'Jiyein Kyun.' The singer also mentined that during this time, he was surrounded by incredible people who not only believed in him but also encouraged and supported him.

Gulzar's Influence On The Name 'Papon'

Papon, whose real name is Angarag Mahanta, used his childhood nickname as his stage name since it was easier to pronounce and people in Delhi already knew him by it. When he spoke to Gulzar Saab about the beginning of his music career, he sought advice on which name to use. Gulzar Saab simply replied, "You look like Papon."

Ideas of India 2025

As India approaches the 100th anniversary of its independence in 2047, the Ideas of India 2025 summit celebrates the nation's extraordinary journey and its bright future ahead. Under the theme "Humanity's Next Frontier," the summit will explore India’s rising global influence and its pivotal role in shaping the future.

With a distinguished lineup of thought leaders, innovators, and change-makers, the event aims to ignite meaningful conversations, inspire new ideas, and set the stage for a prosperous tomorrow.

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