KATHMANDU: A reputed Nepali singer, Anju Devi has arrived Kathmandu for Paleti at nepa~laya's mini theatre r - 'sala', where she will be performing on April 24, 2009. Anju Devi is a well known name in Assam, has recorded few songs in Nepal when she accompanied a musical group to Kathmandu in 1976 with Hari Bhakta Katuwal. She will be singing numbers like "Maile chhoidinda phool oilee jharchha," composed by Narayan Gopal and "Tyo din dhalera ke bhayo" by Ambar Gurung in her forthcoming Paleti. Anju will also spread the aroma of Assam with Hajarika's other compositions. "Buku homm homm", the original of "Dil hum hum kare" made popular by Lata Mangeshkar will be a definite treat for the audience.

Anju Devi's scheduled to perform in Paleti in 2008 but it had cancelled due to her health hazard. "I was disappointed to miss the opportunity to sing in Nepal. I have managed it this year and I am extremely excited." She said

She is a graduate in classical music from Lucknow University. Born and brought up in Assam, when it comes to Nepali language and music, Anju Devi feels a strong bond.

"Sometimes I wonder I would have been happier to sing in Nepal. Therefore whenever I get an opportunity to come here, I feel that I am in my own country."she expressed.

nepa~laya has been organising such programme; a micro musical concert, last Saturday of every month, featuring prominent artistes from Nepal and beyond since last five years.