Singer Papon dedicated his 49th birthday to music, prioritizing his passion over taking a break. He shared that celebrating the day through his art brings him immense joy.
A Passion for Music
Papon expressed, “Music has always been my biggest celebration. I don’t feel the need to take a break on my birthday when I get to spend the day doing what I love.”
Fresh from the success of his Sham-E-Mehfil 2025 tour, he is in the final stages of completing a new album that fuses fresh poetry with soulful melodies, showcasing the signature depth he’s renowned for.
Heartfelt Creations
He mentioned, “This new ghazal album is very close to my heart, and the energy of the shows keeps me inspired. Of course, I’ll steal a little time to be with my family too—because they’re my grounding force. But for me, creating music is the best gift I can give myself and my listeners.”
Upcoming Projects
On the work front, Papon is preparing to release his upcoming ghazal album, featuring original compositions with contemporary poetry from today’s poets.
A Musical Journey
Papon began his musical journey in 1998 with the Assamese song “Nasaba Sokule” from the album Snigdha Junak. In 2004, he launched his first album, Junaki Raati.
He made his Bollywood debut with the song “Om Mantra” from the film Strings – Bound by Faith in 2006. His breakout hit, “Jiyein Kyun,” was featured in the 2011 film Dum Maro Dum.
In 2014, he sang “Lakeerein,” a poem by Gulzar, for the film Kya Dilli Kya Lahore, and “Sun Ri Bavli” for Nagesh Kukunoor’s Lakshmi. His successful tracks include “Moh Moh Ke Dhage” from the 2015 film Dum Laga Ke Haisha and “Humnava” from Hamari Adhuri Kahani. Papon also lent his voice for “Bulleya” in the 2016 film Sultan.