First Assamese song recorded by Lata Mangeshkar in 1956.
Song title and its composer Dr. Bhupen Hazarika.
The song is part of Assam’s musical memory.
Himanta Biswa Sarma shared it on social media on her birthday.
The word “Aai” means mother in both Assamese and Marathi, linking the two cultures.
The song, “Jonakore Rati, Asomire Maati”, was composed by Dr. Bhupen Hazarika for the film “Era Bator Xur”.
Assam’s state leader, Himanta Biswa Sarma, posted the song online to honor her birth anniversary.
The song helped connect the cultures of Assam and Maharashtra, showing how music can build friendships.
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