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etc. She made several Bihusuriya albums.

Early life

Bhitali Das was born at Majgaon, Tezpur, Sonitpur. She studied in the Senairam Higher Secondary and Multipurpose School.

Career

Bhitali Das sung more than 3000 Assamese song with singer Zubeen Garg. Bhitali Das's popular album include ''Jonbai'', ''Rangdhali'', ''Bogitora'', and ''Enajori''.

Death

On 14 April 2020, Bhitali Das was infected with

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and was admitted to Guwahati's Kalapahar COVID care centre. On 21 April, she was in a critical condition from complications of COVID-19 and shifted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). Bhitali Das died aged 51 on 21 April at the Kalapahar COVID care centre.

References

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