Singer Papon Shares Nostalgic Train Journey From Surat to Mumbai
MUMBAI — Singer-songwriter Papon recently gave fans a glimpse of a nostalgic train journey from Surat to Mumbai, sharing moments from the trip and reflecting on memories of his childhood.
The singer, known for songs such as “Bulleya,” “Jiyein Kyun,” and “Moh Moh Ke Dhaage,” chose to travel by train after completing a performance in Surat. On Thursday, he posted a video on Instagram showing him walking around Surat railway station before boarding the train.
In the video, Papon can be seen carrying a gamosa, a traditional cloth that is an important symbol of Assamese culture and heritage.
The journey appeared to evoke memories from his early years, with the singer capturing scenes of the landscape as the train moved through open stretches of countryside.
“Train journeys are the best #TravelWithPapon #Dhaage,” he wrote in the caption accompanying the video.
Earlier, the singer also marked his 22nd wedding anniversary with his wife, Shweta Mahanta, sharing a lighthearted message on social media.
Posting a photograph of the couple sitting on a scooter during a vacation in Goa, Papon wrote, “22 years of tying the knot, 22 years of her being right.” He added humorously, “I’m still learning.”
The singer said their relationship has continued to thrive through years of shared experiences and everyday moments.
“29 years together and yet I Love our adventures and chaos, and that ‘what are we having for dinner?’ Everyday!! My favorite person to laugh with, argue with and do absolutely nothing with,” he wrote.
He also expressed gratitude to his wife and looked ahead to more years together.
“Here is to many more adventures in the journey ahead. Thank you for everything Happy 22nd wedding anniversary to us. And thank you everyone for the wishes. @shweta.mahanta (sci),” he added.
Papon began his musical career in 1998 with the Assamese song “Nasaba Sokule” from the album Snigdha Junak. He released his first album, “Junaki Raati,” in 2004 and made his Bollywood debut in 2006 with the song “Om mantra” from the film Strings: Bound by Faith.
His breakthrough in Hindi film music came in 2011 with the hit song “Jiyein Kyun.” (Source: IANS)
