Did She Really Destroy Bhojpuri Music? | Ft. Kalpana Patowary | UT EP151

Join us for Episode 151 of Unfolding Talents featuring Kalpana Patwari, a powerful, heartfelt, and eye-opening conversation with one of India’s most loved folk voices. In this episode, Kalpana Patowary opens up about how she manages to sing in so many different dialects and express such a wide range of emotions through her voice. She shares her beautiful journey of trying to preserve endangered languages by singing in them, and the deep impact legendary Bhupen Hazarika had on her life and music. She takes us back to her very first Bhojpuri song and the story behind recording it, followed by her unforgettable first visit to Bihar, where the love from fans was so overwhelming that they once even stopped a train just to meet her. Kalpana ji also speaks candidly about the massive success of Sasura Bada Paisa Wala and how along with fame came harsh criticism, negative comments, and vulgarity. She reflects on the mindset differences between Bihar and Assam, and how matriarchal and patriarchal thinking affects society. One of the most striking moments is when she talks about Sonepur Mela, where Lok Sangeet plays on one stage while item numbers run on the next, highlighting the contrast in cultural values today. She also discusses the legacy of Bhikhari Thakur and how she sees herself as the voice of common people. Kalpana ji doesn’t hold back while talking about why the Bhojpuri industry urgently needs change, and why many actors from UP and Bihar succeed in Bollywood but don’t represent their own industry. She also shares her deep connection with Chhath Puja, her emotional meeting with Sharda Sinha ji, and how she feels Sharda ji never received the respect she truly deserved. From her popular Hindi songs like Ek Uncha Lamba Kad to having fans ranging from Dakaits and Anant Singh and yet believing that the people of Bihar are some of the most warm-hearted and genuine, this episode is full of stories you’ve never heard before. A must-watch conversation on music, language, culture, struggle, and the soul of Bihar and Assam. Subscribe To Our Digital Commentary Podcast Channel For More Full Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd7Ts5bAA7vConNzJfOKzbA Watch Unfolding Talents On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLku_RIQ2rWc-1S1RJ8S2ntn7-zXPvlBdU Follow Us On: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digitalcommentary/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/digitalcommentary/ X: https://twitter.com/DigCommentary Follow Our Guest: Kalpana Patowary: https://www.instagram.com/kalpanapatowaryvocalist/ Follow Our Host : Nitin Anand: https://www.instagram.com/nitin__anand__/ Chapters 00:00 – Precap 02:34 – Introduction & How She Handles Criticism 09:30 – What Needs to Change in the Bhojpuri Industry 14:20 – Kalpana Patowary’s First Bhojpuri Song – Ae Ganesh Ke Papa 16:50 – Kalpana’s First Experience Visiting Bihar 21:04 – When People Stopped a Train Just to Meet Kalpana 22:35 – Kalpana’s Experience of Chhath Mahaparva 25:46 – Why Sharda Sinha Did Not Get Her Due Respect 28:47 – How Kalpana Sang Songs in Multiple Languages 30:05 – Why I Never Wanted to Become an Actor 31:26 – Even Bahubali & Dacoits Are Kalpana’s Fans 38:09 – Anant Singh Is Also Her Fan 39:46 – One Good Thing About Biharis 42:08 – Outro About Digital Commentary: We are the non-fiction wing of KathaVersse Media Network, bringing you engaging chat shows, podcasts, and travel shows on a wide range of topics, including cinema, web shows, pop culture, sports, and everything in between. Tune in for fresh, insightful content delivered directly to your screens. For collaborations and other queries please reach out to us at [email protected] #bhojpuri #bhojpurimusic #kalpanapatowary #bhojiwood #bhojpuridance #bhojpurigana #bhojpuri_status #podcast #hindipodcast