Lata Mangeshkar’s first Assamese recording took place in 1956.
The song’s title is “Jonakore Rati, Asomire Maati” and was composed by Dr. Bhupen Hazarika.
The song remains popular and is considered a classic in Assam.
Himanta Biswa Sarma posted the song online to honor her birthday.
The word “Aai” means mother in both Assamese and Marathi, showing a link between two Indian cultures.
The song “Jonakore Rati, Asomire Maati” has become a lasting part of Assam’s musical heritage.
Assam’s state leader Himanta Biswa Sarma shared the recording on his social media account to mark her birth anniversary.
Both singers highlighted the shared word “Aai” for “mother” in Assamese and Marathi, illustrating a cultural connection between Assam and Maharashtra.
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