In the Bhojpuri music industry, while male singers like Khesari Lal Yadav and Pawan Singh often dominate the conversation, female artists such as the late Sharda Sinha and Kalpana Patowary have made significant contributions. Kalpana Patowary, who began her singing journey around the year 2000, remains a beloved figure, still enchanting audiences with her voice.
Born and raised in Assam, Kalpana Patowary, now 46, pursued her education, including a degree in English Literature, before studying classical music at Lucknow University. Her entry into Bhojpuri cinema led to numerous music albums, and her songs continue to resonate with listeners. Let’s delve into five of her most cherished tracks:
‘Ago Chumma Le La Rajaji’: Released in 2005, this song was uploaded 13 years ago on the T-Series Hamaar Bhojpuri YouTube channel. Kalpana Patowary lent her vocals to the song, with Rajesh Gupta handling the music direction. Deep Shreshtha directed the music video, and the song continues to be a favorite in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.
‘Jab Se Chadhal Ba Jawani’: Featured in the 2008 album ‘Haye Re Nathuniya,’ this hit song was uploaded to the Wave Music YouTube channel in 2016. The lyrics were penned by Vinay Bihari, and the music direction was by Rajesh Gupta. The music video was directed by Raj Kumar Rahul.
‘Maroon Color Sadiya’: This song from the 2024 film ‘Fasal’ starring Dinesh Lal Yadav (Nirahua) and Aamrapali Dubey, stood out despite the film’s overall reception. Sung by Kalpana Patowary with Neelkamal Singh, the song gained significant popularity on YouTube and continues to attract views.
‘Jekar Achake Mein Dilwa Toot Gail’: Included in the 2010 film ‘Sawariya I Love You,’ this song, with Kalpana Patowary’s vocals and lyrics by Pyarelal Yadav, is a standout track. The music was composed by Aman Shlok. The song was uploaded on Music Box Kalpana, Kalpana Patowary’s official YouTube channel.
‘Marbo Re Sugwa’: Celebrating the famous Chhath Puja festival in Bihar, Kalpana Patowary has several popular songs dedicated to it. ‘Marbo Re Sugwa Dhanush Se’ is particularly beloved. This song, available on Kalpana Patowary’s YouTube channel, Music Box Kalpana, features her vocals with lyrics by R.R. Pankaj.