Archive · 7 Nov 2025
Assam Mourns Death of Renowned Nagara Naam Artiste Ram Charan Bharali at 80
A famous singer in Assam named Ram Charan Bharali has passed away.
He was 80 years old.
Ram Charan Bharali was very well-known for his singing of a special kind of devotional music called Nagara Naam.
He sang for more than 60 years and made this music even more popular.
He even created his own singing group and released many albums.
His music was so important that it was sung during a big movement in Assam.
People loved him so much that he received many awards.
Now, the government plans to give him a special state funeral with honors.
Everyone in Assam's cultural community is sad because he was a very important artist.
Renowned Nagara Naam artiste Ram Charan Bharali passed away at the age of 80.
Bharali was known for his work in Nagara Naam, a form of collective spiritual singing.
He had a career spanning over six decades and released over 100 audio cassettes and 30 video albums.
His contributions were recognized with several awards, including the Nagara Surya title and the Naam Shiromoni Award.
His last rites will be performed with full state honours in Nalbari, Assam.
- Who
- Ram Charan Bharali, a renowned Nagara Naam artiste
- What
- Passed away at the age of 80, leaving a void in Assam's cultural landscape
- When
- Late Thursday night, November 7th
- Where
- At his residence in Kumarikata, Nalbari, Assam
- Why
- Due to natural causes (age 80)
- Full Name
- Ram Charan Bharali
- Age at Death
- 80
- Date of Death
- Late Thursday night (November 7th)
- Place of Death
- Kumarikata, Nalbari, Assam
- Date of Birth
- January 18, 1945
- Notable Achievements
- Over 100 audio cassettes and 30 video albums of Naam, Mohan Baira Award (2017), Naam Shiromoni Award (2022), Dr. Ambedkar Kalashree Award (2010), Nagara Surya title (2002), artist pension (1998)