When discussing singers in Bhojpuri cinema, the names Khesari Lal Yadav and Pawan Singh often come to mind first. Among the older singers, Manoj Tiwari is frequently mentioned. However, in the realm of popular female singers in Bhojpuri, the names of the late Sharda Sinha and Kalpana Patowary stand out. Patowary began her singing career around 2000 and continues to captivate audiences with her exceptional voice.
Born in Assam, 46-year-old Kalpana Patowary completed her education there. She earned a degree in English Literature and later studied classical music at Lucknow University. She entered the Bhojpuri cinema scene in the early 2000s and has sung for numerous music albums. Here are five of Kalpana Patowary’s most beloved songs:
‘Ago Chumma Le La Rajaji’: This song was uploaded to the T-Series Hamaar Bhojpuri YouTube channel 13 years ago. Released in 2005, ‘Ago Chumma Le La Rajaji’ was sung by Kalpana Patowary, with music direction by Rajesh Gupta. The music video was directed by Deep Shreshtha. This song is still enjoyed in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.
‘Jab Se Chadhal Ba Jawani’: This superhit song was from the 2008 album ‘Haye Re Nathuniya.’ It was uploaded to the Wave Music YouTube channel in 2016. The song was written by Vinay Bihari, and the music was directed by Rajesh Gupta. The music video was directed by Raj Kumar Rahul.
‘Maroon Color Sadiya’: Released in 2024, the film ‘Fasal’ featured Dinesh Lal Yadav, also known as Nirahua, and Aamrapali Dubey. Although the film was average, the song ‘Maroon Color Sadiya’ was exceptional. Sung by Kalpana Patowary with Neelkamal Singh, it created a sensation on YouTube, and its views continue to increase daily.
‘Jekar Achake Mein Dilwa Toot Gail’: This song is one of the best from the 2010 film ‘Sawariya I Love You.’ Sung by Kalpana Patowary, the lyrics were written by Pyarelal Yadav. The music was composed by Aman Shlok. The song was uploaded on the YouTube channel Music Box Kalpana, which is Kalpana Patowary’s official YouTube channel.
‘Marbo Re Sugwa’: Many people are familiar with Chhath Puja, a famous festival in Bihar. Kalpana Patowary has sung several hit songs for Chhath Puja. While various songs are available on YouTube, ‘Marbo Re Sugwa Dhanush Se’ is the most popular. This song was uploaded to Kalpana Patowary’s YouTube channel, Music Box Kalpana. It was sung by Kalpana Patowary, and the lyrics were written by R.R. Pankaj.
