Simanta Shekhar
Simanta Shekhar is an Indian singer, composer and a music producer from Assam. He does folk fusion and Indipop. Simanta is popular for his Assamese single album songs. He had five consecutive hit songs in Assam. His first recorded mainstream song was 'Tora Doi' was a hit.
Early life
Simanta was born in Tihu, Nalbari, Assam to Daya Ram Barman and Arati Barman. From his school days he wanted to become a singer. He did his H.S.L.C. from Tihu High school and completed his bachelor of pharmacy from Dibrugarh university. He completed his schooling from Tihu High School. He started singing when he was in class one.Career
He has featured in the famous track ‘Jhumoor’ in Coke Studio in 2013 Episode 5 along with Papon that has more than 6 lakh views on YouTube. He has contributed in many movies viz. Pokhila and has released many popular songs like Gaanja Liya, Loi Ahisu Camera, Mur Babe, Degar Mari Mori Jam, Beauty Bettera, Jilele Jilele, Deekha hei Khwaab Artist managed by Shaun Klet to name a few. Simanta has performed in concerts abroad like the annual two-day event held by the United Assam Association of the United Kingdom and Sahaj Parab- the Bengali root music festival. He has also supported causes like First Direct Hair Implantation clinic in Guwahati. His recent performance of bihu fused with bollywood in the Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Bangla grand finale attracts Bangla fans.Discography
Album
Film Soundtrack
| Year | Film | Songs | Composer | Co-Artist | Language | Ref. |
| 2017 | Purab Ki Awaaz | "Luitporiya" | Ajay Phukan, Hitesh Baruah | Priyanka, Madhuri Gogoi, Ajay, Richi | Hindi |