Smt. Kunjoboti Sinha: One of the oldest and popular Bishnupriya Manipuri Raasdhari and Sutrodhari
Smt.Kunjoboti Sinha is one of the oldest and popular Bishnupriya Manipuri Raasdharis and Sutrodharis in the Bishnupriya Manipuri Community. She is originally from Bhakatpur, Silchar. At a very young age, she started her musical career performing with her teachers (Ojas) in many parts of Assam. She is now 72 years old living with her family in the Rengti Village, Ambikapur. At this age also, she still sings pitch-perfect. Early Life: Smt. Kunjoboti Sinha is the daughter of Lt. Kameshwar Sinha and Lt. Rosomi Sinha of Bhakatpur, Silchar-Cachar. She was married to Lt. Raghunath Sinha and got settled. She got married at the age of 23 years and is a mother of three children. Musical Career: Smt. Kunjobati Sinha started her musical career at a tender age when she was barely 12 years old. She started to take dance and music seriously and decided to take up traditional song/dance (Raasor Nasha/Ela) professionally. She began her musical career under the guidance of many teachers and mentors (...