Mumbai: Mangey Khan, the lead vocalist of the Rajasthani folk band Barmer Boys, has died at the age of 49. Khan, known affectionately as Manga, had recently undergone heart surgery. He is survived by his wife and three children. Mangey Khan, the lead vocalist of the Rajasthani folk band Barmer Boys, has died at the age of 49. (HT Photo) Ashutosh Sharma, founder of Amarrass Records, which represented the Barmer Boys, shared Khan’s last words before entering the hospital: “Tabiyat -Zordaar, miltey hain, operation ke baad” (Health is strong, we’ll meet after the operation). Khan’s journey with Amarrass Records began in 2010 in Ramsar village, Barmer, Rajasthan. Initially accompanying Rukma Bai, the first female Manganiyar singer to perform in public, Khan’s own talent quickly became apparent. His powerful renditions of “Challa Challa” and “Pir Jalani” led to the formation of the Barmer Boys, who made their debut at the Amarrass Desert Music Festival in 2011. Over the years, the Barmer Boys became global ambassadors of Rajasthani contemporary folk music, performing at prestigious events worldwide, including …