Papon

Singer Papon will champion the cause of relief for Amphan victims through a virtual concert on World Music Day on Sunday.

Papon, who has a cult following thanks to melodies like โ€œJiyein kyunโ€, โ€œKaun meraโ€ and โ€œMoh moh ke dhaageโ€, will be joining musical duo Sourendro-Soumyojitโ€™s initiative โ€œBe For Bengalโ€, a concert for the relief of victims of the Amphan cyclone.

The fundraiser event will be held on Sunday.

โ€œI wish for Bengal to get back on its feet and be the joyous state it has always been. It has been my second home and I have an inexplicable bond with the people and their music. Kudos to Sourendro-Soumyojit duo for making this virtual concert happen and I pray the efforts of the artists performing will see fruition,โ€ Papon said.

At the music gig, Papon plans to croon a particular song that he intends to keep it a surprise for the audience.

Celebrities including Sharmila Tagore, Rashid Khan, Hariharan, Kavita Krishnamurthy, Rekha Bhardwaj, Kaushiki Chakraborty and Usha Uthup, have extended support to the initiative.