Maitrayee Patar (born 7 April 1990) is an Indian writer, poet, and musical artist from Assam. She is known for her contributions to contemporary Assamese literature and for blending Assamese folk traditions with modern and new-age music. A classically trained vocalist, she began her musical career through the independent collective Project Baartalaap, co-founded with musician Shankuraj Konwar.
Early life and education Patar was born on 7 April 1990 in Guwahati, Assam, India. She belongs to the Tiwa community. At the age of 5, she started formally training for music under her Guru Ranu Baishya. She did her post-graduation in Sociology from the Delhi School of Economics. She also pursued Master of Philosophy in Women's studies from the Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai.
Career Literature Patar is the author of poetry book Mor Kolmou Dinor Xonali Baat (2015).
She had been selected for Poets Translating Poets 2019 (January) edition, the prestigious cultural exchange workshop of literature of German and Indian languages, hosted by Goethe Institut.
Patar's poetry engages with, describes, or considers the natural world as well as the life of the women. Most of her poems have been translated into other Indian and foreign languages such as Italian, Tiwa, Nepali, Hindi, and Malayalam. She is a regular writer of leading literary magazines Krittibas, Satsori, Prakash, Nebedan and Jatra.
Music In 2017, she co-created her debut music album, Project Baartalaap, with Shankuraj Konwar while studying at the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai. The album included the song "Duur Ximonat", which was featured in Rolling Stone Magazine in 2019. Other songs from the album include Baartalaap, Alakananda, Moupiya, Unnaxi, and Awjana.
Patar has performed at several live events and festivals, including the Falcon Festival in Dima Hasao. She has also performed in New Delhi, where her music, sung in Axomiya, was appreciated by audiences regardless of language.
She has collaborated with filmmakers Judhajit Bagchi and Ranadeep Bhattacharya on the song "Nilanjana", featuring Brazilian and Spanish artists Aagatha Figueroa and Julio Padial. She has also worked on musical tributes, including one for poet Nilamani Phukan on his 90th birthday.
Personal life She married IIT-B alumnus Arindam Baruah in 2020.
Literary works Books Mor Kalmou Dinor Xonali Baat (Banphool Prakashan, 2015) ISBN 9789381710494 – Assamese Dingit Gaza Pani-Mangah (Aank-Baak, 2020) ISBN 9390610273 – Assamese
Activism Patar along with the writers’ community of Assam demanded the release of Krishak Mukti Sangram Samiti founder Akhil Gogoi, who lodged in jail for his position within the anti-CAA protest.
Discography Albums Year Title Language Credit Notes 2020 Baartalaap Assamese Shankuraj Konwar and Maitrayee Patar Debut album of Shankuraj Konwar and Maitrayee Patar.
Singles Year Title Language Artist(s) 2020AlakanandaAssameseMaitrayee Patar, Shankuraj Konwar, Tonmoy Krypton2021MoupiyaShankuraj Konwar, Maitrayee PatarGaane GaaneShankuraj Konwar, Maitrayee PatarJakoruwaShankuraj Konwar, Maitrayee PatarUnnaxiTonmoy krypton, Maitrayee PatarSesa Ratir XubaahPallab Talukdar, Maitrayee Patar, Shankuraj Konwar2022Tumar ThikonaMaitrayee PatarAwjanaPallab Talukdar, Maitrayee Patar, Pablu ChetiyaTumi NathakileoMaitrayee Patar, Gagan JD, Barsha Borah, Arnab BasisthaO' AjonMisingMaitrayee Patar, Rishan Doley, Jim Ankan Deka2023BalimahiAssameseZubeen Garg, Maitrayee PatarFagunArupjyoti Baruah, Maitrayee Patar, Writam Changkakoti2024Nogor PokhiMaitrayee Patar, Pallab Talukdar Raati Raati Sopune Maitrayee PatarMoi Tumar Papon, Maitrayee Patar, Pallab Talukdar2025Amare XokhiyaBhupali Mazumdar, Maitrayee Patar Neel Bhora Kham Mrinmoy Sharma, Maitrayee Patar, Neelakshi Chakraborty Sayasobi Shankuraj Konwar, Maitrayee Patar Bhora Nodir Bukut Dr. Utpal Sharma, Maitrayee Patar
Filmography Music Videos Year Title Music artist(s) Director Cast member(s) Notes 2025 Lalungoni Maitrayee Patar, Anupam Konwar, Rupkrishna Patar Raj Dutta Maitrayee Patar, Sudipta Dipak Baruah, Tridisha Parashar, Hem Regon, Rupam Das, Daradi Patar Assamese–Tiwa folk-fusion music video (self-published on YouTube)
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