Papon On His First Foray Into Odia Music: It Has Such Emotional Depth

MUMBAI Playback singer Papon, known for popular tracks such as ‘Bulleya’, ‘Jiyein Kyun’, and ‘Moh Moh Ke Dhaage’, has made his debut in Odia music with a new song titled ‘Kuni Kuni’. The romantic melody explores themes of love, longing, and tenderness.

‘Kuni Kuni’ blends soft melodies with poetic lyrics, offering a soothing and emotionally rich listening experience. The song’s lyrics are written by Sunil Parida, with music composed by Bharat Hitarth.

Speaking about singing in Odia for the first time, Papon said the experience was both new and enriching. Coming from Assam, where music is deeply rooted in emotion and storytelling, he noted that adapting to the Odia dialect required a careful understanding of pronunciation, rhythm, and cultural nuance. He described Odia as a language with a gentle flow and emotional softness, which helped him connect naturally with the song.

“Singing in Odia was a completely new experience for me. Being from Assam, I was excited to explore a different linguistic and musical space,” Papon said. “Odia has a beautiful emotional depth, and once I understood the dialect and its nuances, the song began to flow very naturally. It helped me express romance in a pure and honest way.”

Expressing gratitude to Odia listeners, he added that the song is his way of connecting with fans in the region. “I hope they feel the sincerity and warmth we have poured into ‘Kuni Kuni’, and that it becomes a song they make memories with.”

With ‘Kuni Kuni’, Papon marks his 11th language as a singer, having previously performed in Assamese, Hindi, Bengali, Tamil, Marathi, Urdu, Mishing, Bodo, Tiwa, and Punjabi. (IANS)