DIPHU, Aug 21: A new cover song – “O Nangke Habe-Pinpo” has been officially released today at Diphu Kala Kendra. The song, originally sung by veteran Karbi singer Pokhila Lekthepi, has been covered and given a new voice by Plabita Bordoloi Saikia of Diphu.
The song release programme held at Diphu Kala Kendra was attended by the original singer Pokhila Lekthepi, KCS president Humsing Bey, prominent literary activist Putul Chetia, senior journalist Sanju Bora, and many other dignitaries.
Pokhila Lekthepi, the legend who wrote the lyrics and also sang the song, expressed her happiness at the old song getting a new face and voice. She appreciated the effort of singer Plabita, who, despite being a non-Karbi, has sung the song so beautifully.
KCS president Humsing also appreciated the new cover song of an old melodious song, which in the present times, is almost forgotten.
Produced by Iraj Kumar Saikia, the music for the cover song has been arranged by Simanta Barman, videography by Abhijit Saikia Medhi, and edited and choreographed by Ranjita Barman.
The video song is available on the official YouTube channel of Plabita Bordoloi Saikia.