Angaraag Mahanta aka Papon Gogoi is a professional singer, composer, and producer based out of Mumbai, Maharashtra. Born to a set of brilliant musicians of Assam, he was introduced to music and its intricacies at a very early age. His father, Late Khagen Mahanta, and mother, Archana Mahanta, were two very popular musicians of the region. He has been exposed to – from the traditional folk songs to ghazals, and new-age electronica. Blessed with a soulful voice, Papon has carved a niche for himself as a versatile singer and composer. The find of Coke Studio India Season 1, he left an unfading impression on his fans. His composition ‘Tauba’ was one of the most popular songs from Season 3. Besides Hindi songs, he has also lent his voice to the Marathi, Tamil, and Bangala movies. He received the Best Male Singer Award in the ‘Prag Cine Awards’ for the song Ramdhenu. He formed his folk-fusion band called 'Papon and The East India Company'. The band has performed LIVE at the Eastwind Festival, SAARC Bands Festival in New Delhi, and the Kovalam Literary Festival.