Condolences are pouring in following the demise of legendary singer Dipali Borthakur, also known as the Nightingale of Assam, who breathed her last today afternoon (Dec 21). Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, Finance, Health and PWD Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma took to the social media to mourn the singer’s demise and termed it a great loss for Assam.
“Deeply saddened by the demise of noted singer Dipali Barthakur. Her enormous contributions enriched Assamese culture. My heartfelt condolences to her bereaved family and well wishers,” Chief Minister Sonowal tweeted.
Deeply saddened by the demise of noted singer Dipali Barthakur. Her enormous contributions enriched Assamese culture. My heartfelt condolences to her bereaved family and well wishers. pic.twitter.com/NG6w1DBdi0
— Sarbananda Sonowal (@sarbanandsonwal) December 21, 2018
The Finance, Health and PWD Minister expressed grief at the demise of Dipali Borthakur and offered his condolences to the bereaved family members.
কোকিলকণ্ঠী গায়িকা দীপালী বৰঠাকুৰৰ বিয়োগত অতি দুখ অনুভৱ কৰিছো৷ পদ্মশ্ৰীৰে সন্মানিত শিল্পীগৰাকীয়ে বহু কালজয়ী গীতেৰে সংগীতজগতক সমৃদ্ধ কৰি গৈছে৷ শিল্পীগৰাকীৰ বিদেহী আত্মাৰ চিৰশান্তি কামনা কৰাৰ লগতে শোক-সন্তপ্ত পৰিয়ালবৰ্গলৈ সমবেদনা জ্ঞাপন কৰিলোঁ ৷ pic.twitter.com/4VexnFwt6N
— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) December 21, 2018
“Assam’s Nightingale Padmashri Smt Dipali Barthakur’s soul stirring melodies will continue to leave lasting imprints on our minds for generations. Our prayers for her departed soul,” tweeted Himanta Biswa Sarma.
Assam's Nightingale Padmashri Smt Dipali Barthakur's soul stirring melodies will continue to leave lasting imprints on our minds for generations. Our prayers for her departed soul.
ॐ शांति pic.twitter.com/DkXPDQSe5n
— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) December 21, 2018
“It’s a great loss for Assam. Dipali Baideo has left for her heavenly abode. Now it’s our duty to preserve her songs. We will keep her legacy alive through her immortal and evergreen songs,” singer -filmmaker Zubeen Garg said.
“I will never forget her smile, the warmth that she used to radiate. She was a very special person. I am quite out of words to describe the void her passing away has created,” noted actress Chetana Das said.
Family members, relatives and countless fans of Dipali Borthakur congregated at their Beltola residence after the mortal remains were brought and offered their last tributes. The remains will be kept for the night to enable people to pay their respects and will be cremated with full State honour at Nabagraha crematorium tomorrow (Dec 22).
