Papon – Biography, Facts & Life Story
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Height, Weight & Physical Stats
| Body Measurements | 38-32-12 inches |
| Bodytype | Average |
| Height | 5 feet 8 inches (1.73 m) |
| Weight | 63 kg (138 lbs) |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Nickname | Papon |
| Gender | Male |
| Age | 49 years old (in 2024) |
| Date of Birth | November 24, 1975 |
| Full Name | Angarag Mahanta |
| Profession | Playback Singer |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Birthplace | Guwahati, India |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Published on | June 26, 2024 on 11:55 AM |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
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Papon Education
Qualification: Bachelor of Arts
School: Kendriya Vidyalaya, Nagaon, Assam
College: Motilal Nehru College
Ramjas College
Papon Career
Profession: Playback Singer
Known For: Famous for starring in Humnava song
Debut:
Solo Album: Depths of The Ocean (2011)
Assamese Album: Jonaaki Raati (2004)
TV: The Dewarists (2011)
Bollywood Singing: Naina Laagey of film Soundtrack(2011)
Hindi Album: The Story So Far (2012)
Tamil Singing: Hey of film Vanakkam Chennai(2013)
Assamese Film: Rodor Sithi (as actor, 2014)
Net Worth: USD $1 million approx
Family & Relatives
Father: Khagen Mahanta (Late)
Mother: Archana Mahanta
Sister: Kangkini Mahanta
Marital Status: Married
Married: Shweta Mishra Mahanta
No. of Children: 2
Son: Puhor Mahanta
Daughter: Parijaat Mahanta
Facts You Never Knew About Papon
- Papon’s good name is a Angaraag Mahanta, but he is famous by his nickname only.
- He is the founder and lead singer of the folk-fusion band called ‘Papon and The East India Company.’
- Papon is trained Indian classical, devotional (Borgeet) and folk music singer, who got his initial training from his father late Khagen Mahanta (Assamese folk singer) and mother Archana Mahanta.
- He spent most of his childhood in an Assam and he was introduced to Indian classical music and several instruments such as khol, tabla, guitar, and harmonium early on in his childhood.
- Papon released his 1st Hindi album in 2012 ‘The Story So Far’ and first album ‘Jonaaki Raati’ in Assamese in 2004.
- He wins the GIMA award for his first album ‘The Story So Far’ in 2012, and for the best pop album of the year in 2015.
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FAQs
Who is Papon?
Papon is an Indian playback singer, born on 24 November, 1975 in Guwahati, India.
How old is Papon?
Papon is 49 years old as of December 2024.
How tall is Papon?
Papon is 5 feet 8 inches (1.73 m).