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The All Assam Students’ Union (AASU) today paid tribute to Pratima Baruah Pandey on the occasion of her 17th death anniversary.

Pratima Pandey:

• Pratima Barua Pandey was an Indian folk singer from the royal family of  Gauripur in Western Assam's's Dhubri district. 
• Barua Pandey, a national awardee, best known for her Goalpariya (Koch Rajbongshi / Kamatapuri/ Deshi) songs Hastir Kanya and Mur Mahut Bandhure, was the daughter of Prakritish Chandra Barua (Lalji) and niece of Filmmaker Pramathesh Barua of Devdas fame.
• Pratima Barua Pandey was awarded the Padma Shri and Sangeet Natak Academy for her pioneering efforts in popularising Goalpariya lokageet.

• A documentary film made on her life and works by noted filmmaker Prabin Hazarika, Hastir Kanya, won National Film Award for Best Biographical Film in 1997, earned great appreciation and created waves at the South Asian film festival in 1998.