Legendary singer Talut Mize laid to rest

PASIGHAT, May 12: Legendary singer Talut Mize breathed his last on 11th May at 9.26 

am due septic shock multi organ failure at “Sir Gangaram Hospital”, Delhi at the age of 

65 leaving behind wife, two sons, one daughter and many grand children. He was laid to 

rest at his Mirku-Daapi private residence today. A pall of gloom descends throughout 

the state with the sad demise of the legendary singer. The state’s Deputy Chief Minister 

Chawna Mein expressed grief and condolence over Talut’s death. 

Born on 12th November, 1957, Talut was son of Late Tatan Mize and Oyam Mize of 

Ledum village, few kilometer off Pasighat. He did early schooling upto class-3 at LP 

School, Pasighat., thereafter went to Bombay (Matunga) from where he completed his 

high school and returning to Pasighat completed his graduation from JN College, 

Pasighat.

He was one of the prominent and pioneer singers of Arunachal Pradesh and also had 

extensive credit in Adi, Galo and Mishing songs. He was conferred with State Awards in 

the field of music twice by the Governors of Arunachal Pradesh among many other 

honours extended by local community based organizations. Talut was known to all for 

his melodious voice and reviving and popularizing local songs and for his esteemed 

contributions in the field of music he was recognized as Legendary Artist of Arunachal 

Pradesh by the Arunachal Guild for Cultural integration. 

MLAs Kaling Moyong, Ninong Ering and Lombo Tayeng, DC Tayi Taggu and ABK 

(Apex) General Secretary Okom Yosung condoled the untimely death of veteran singer 

and paid their last respect. His timeless music will continue to enthrall generations to 

come, they added in their messages.