Mother of all performances
- The popular singer recounts a heart-warming moment during Bohag Bihu Idol
Chat Telegraph India Voice of India Debojit Saha writes about a profoundly
moving experience ...
Spring has come and gone. That is a part of the cycle of life. But this month
of Bohag has left an indelible impression on my mind, like never before.
This was for the first time in my singing career that I gave nine
back-to-back live performances as part of the Bohagi bidai celebrations in my
native land. It was absolutely fantastic to find hysterical fans wherever I
performed during my tour.
Bohagi bidai is a part of the monthlong Bohag Bihu celebrations in Assam. To
be a part of the celebration is quite an experience.
Bohagi bidai marks the end of the Bihu celebrations. At many venues, I was
greeted by nearly one lakh music lovers under a single roof.
The sight of whistling fans, jiving to the tune of Bihu numbers, is something
that will be etched in my memory forever. From Barpeta and Dhubri to Sualkuchi,
the silk town of Assam, and then to Upper Assam, it was clear to me that if it
is Bihu, music is the first preference of the masses.
As I performed one Bihu number after another, the myth that I am not
comfortable with Assamese songs also came to an end. From modern to Bihu song
numbers, I performed Assamese songs exclusively during the entire tour. I
received requests to perform at around 15 places, but I could make it only to
nine.
For next years Bohagi bidai, I promise that my tour will be for a longer
duration, during which I plan to cover the entire state. I dont know whether
my dream to sing across the length and breadth of the state will be fulfilled
or not. But I will try my best to fulfil my long-cherished dream.
The most touching moment during my entire tour was when in Nazira, a
92-year-old woman came to see me perform, despite her poor health. I went to
take her blessings. With moist eyes, when she raised her shaking hands to bless
me, I felt as though my mother had come back to life.
I sobbed silently, but felt reassured that mothers across the state were
praying for my success. I am thankful to all of them.
I next head for Bangkok for a two-day concert. Another new experience awaits
me, but that will be nothing compared to singing for a home crowd.
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