Simanta Shekhar (born 18 May 1982) is an

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singer, composer and music producer from

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. He was appointed by the government of Assam to chair the Assam State Film Finance and Development Corporation. Shekhar's music consists mainly of folk fusion and

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. He is well-known for his Assamese songs. He had five consecutive hit songs. His first recorded mainstream song, 'Tora Doi', was a hit.

Early life

Simanta was born in

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to Daya Ram Barman and Arati Barman. From his school days he wanted to become a singer. He completed his H.S.L.C. at Tihu High school and completed his

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Career

Shekhar was featured on ‘Jhumoor’, in the fifth episode of

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in 2013, alongside Papon. He featured in Assamese movies such as ''Pokhila''. Much of Shekhar's songs such as "Gaanja Liya", "Loi Ahisu Camera", "Mur Babe", "Degar Mari Mori Jam", "Beauty Bettera", "Jilele Jilele", and "Deekha hei Khwaab" (fusion with Bihu) were popular. Simanta performed in concerts around the world, such as the annual two-day event held by the United Assam Association of the

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(UAAUK) as well as Sahaj Parab- the Bengali root music festival. He supported causes such as the First Direct Hair Implantation (DHI) clinic in Guwahati. His latest performance in the Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Bangla Grand Finale consisted of a fusion between

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and

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that attracted Bangla fans.

Discography

Album

Film soundtrack

Personal life

Simanta Shekhar married Preety Kongana. She is a former model and Assamese actress. Their son is Kaavyik Shekhar. Simanta resides in

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References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Shekhar, Simanta Living people Indian male singer-songwriters Indian singer-songwriters Assamese playback singers People from Nalbari 1982 births Indian male playback singers Singers from Assam Bharatiya Janata Party politicians from Assam Dibrugarh University alumni