Khagen Mahanta

Khagen Mahanta () (17 August 1941 – 12 June 2014) was folk and traditional musician. Mahanta was known as the "King of Bihu". His Bihu songs, Borgeet and other folk songs helped shaped the form of his society. The artist along with his wife Archana Mahanta and son Angaraag Mahanta represent one of the most influential families in Assamese music. 

He died on 12 June 2014 from heart disease, aged 72.

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Category:1941 births
Category:2014 deaths
Category:Deaths from heart disease
Category:Indian musicians
Category:Folk musicians
Category:People from Assam