A Cultural Icon from Assam
The estimated net worth is $8 million in 2025.
Widely regarded as the highest-paid singer from Assam.
Career spanned singing, composing, acting, and film production.
Admired for extraordinary talent, versatility, and generosity.
Musical journey & Rise to Fame
Debut album Anamika (1992) became a regional hit at age 19.
Bollywood breakthrough with “Ya Ali” (Gangster, 2006) brought national fame.
Recorded over 32,000 songs in his career.
Performed in 40+ languages and dialects, including Assamese, Hindi, Bengali, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, and more.
Noted as one of India’s most prolific playback singers.
Contributions to Cinema
Acted, composed, and directed in Assamese films.
Notable works: Kanchanjangha, Mission China, Mon Jai.
Established himself as a multi-talented entertainer beyond music.
Lifestyle & Wealth
Owned a luxury fleet of cars: bmw X5, Mercedes-Benz, Range Rover Velar, and Isuzu SUV.
Also had a collection of high-end motorcycles.
His success enabled a lavish lifestyle, though balanced by philanthropy.
Philanthropy & Social Work
Founded the Kalaguru Artiste Foundation, supporting:
Healthcare initiatives.
Education for underprivileged children.
Admired for his generous spirit and community service.
Controversies
Known for an outspoken personality.
2019: Sparked outrage with the remark “Brahmins should be killed.”
2024: Expelled from an Assamese religious body for saying “Krishna was just a man.”
Despite backlash, he remained a beloved cultural figure.
Early Life & Training
Born in meghalaya in 1972.
Came from a creative family: father (poet/lyricist), mother (singer/dancer).
Began composing at age 13.
Won a gold medal (1992) at a youth Festival for Western solo performance.
Trained in:
Tabla under Guru Robin Banerjee.
Traditional Assamese music from Guru Romoni Rai.
Legacy
Remembered for chart-topping songs, live shows, and cinematic work.
A pan-Indian artist whose productivity and versatility set him apart.
Left behind a musical and philanthropic legacy admired nationwide.
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