Esteemed Rosem maestro Thanga Darlong passed away this morning at the age of 103 at his residence in Kailashahar district.

Born on July 20, 1920, in Marui village, Tripura, the legendary artist had been grappling with prolonged health issues.

Darlong was a prominent figure in the realm of folk music. He is recognized for his outstanding dedication to preserving traditional musical heritage, especially through the indigenous instrument rosem.

He is regarded as one of the most skilled performers of the bamboo-made flute-like instrument.

In 2019, Darlong’s exceptional commitment to the art form resulted in him receiving the esteemed Padma Shri, India’s fourth-highest civilian award. He had been confined to bed for the past few days.

On X, Tripura Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha expressed deep sorrow over the demise of the legendary Rosem player Padma Shri Thanga Darlong.