Top 10 Assamese Singers In 2025 

Assam is a state in north-eastern India, and over the years, it has seen many great singers who have enriched the rich musical heritage of Assam. Here are ten notable Assamese singers listed in a randomized order:

Papon (Angaraag Mahanta): He is the son of Khagen Mahanta and is one of the new-age singers who possess a unique voice. He sings in multiple languages, including Assamese, Hindi, and Bengali. He was one of the judges on "The Voice India Kids."

Neel Akash: He is a modern Assamese singer, popular for his modern style. Neel Akash is a singer, lyricist, composer, and music director, who has made a great contribution to the Assamese music industry.

Lou Majaw: Lou Majaw is from Shillong, a singer, and a musician, and has been acclaimed for his performances and contributions to the music scenario of Northeast India.

Zubeen Garg: Known as "Zubeen Da" in Assam, Zubeen Garg is a multi-talented singer, composer, and actor. He has sung songs in various languages, including Assamese, Hindi, Bengali, and many more. His song "Ya Ali" was very popular throughout the country.

Rakesh Riyan: Assam-born young talent, Rakesh Riyan has sung many of the modern songs and the hit number "Ultrasound." Bihu songs also find a place in his album.

Tarali Sarma: Assam's talented playback singer Tarali Sarma has performed in Assamese, Hindi, and Bengali. She has won several awards including the National Film Award for Best Female Playback Singer.

Kussum Kailash: A present-day stylistic Assamese singer, Kussum Kailash has his folk as well as popular songs. Along with being an accomplished composer and producer, Amit Paul is an acclaimed director; some of the most popular numbers are "Mon Moina" and "Nasoni Oi".

Amit Paul: Amit Paul became famous for second place in "Indian Idol" Season 3. He sings Hindi and Bengali and has much popularity in this region.

Khagen Mahanta: Renowned as the "Bihu King," Khagen Mahanta was one of the few folk singers back in the day famous for his Bihu songs. His efforts significantly contributed to the popularization of Assamese folk music.

Bhupen Hazarika: A legendary figure in Assamese music, Bhupen Hazarika was a multi-faceted artist—a singer, composer, filmmaker, and poet. He sang in many languages, such as Assamese, Hindi, Bengali, and English. His contribution brought him such prestigious awards as the Bharat Ratna and the Dadasaheb Phalke Award.

These artists have played crucial roles in enriching Assamese music, each bringing their unique style and contributions to the fore.