Overview

• Public grief has coalesced around his music, with listeners describing his voice as the heartbeat of Assam and a companion to their most personal memories.
• His song Mayabini is being played at gatherings as a collective prayer, honoring his reported wish that it be heard on the day he dies.
• Vigils have drawn people from different faiths, including Quran recitations and diya-lighting before his photograph, reflecting a rare unity in mourning.
• Born in Tura in 1972, he built a decades-long career that moved from early Assamese albums to national recognition with Ya Ali in 2006 after relocating to Mumbai in 1995.
• He openly identified as an atheist and was known for outspoken social engagement, including participation in anti-CAA demonstrations and environmental protests.