15/04/2025
Nilmani Singha, one of the most important composers of Manipuri music in Bangladesh, shares his story in this interview. He talks about how the radio program Mridongo started in Sylhet back in 1976, the people who were part of it in the early days, and how he began writing and composing Manipuri songs.
Nilmani Singha created many of the famous Manipuri songs from the 1980s, including "Chikonglei," "Nangbutani," and "Hairaroi Lamlanbi." In this video, he explains the stories behind these songs, his creative process, and which ones are his favorites. He also reflects on why these classics are slowly fading away, as they were never properly recorded.
