India, Feb. 12 -- Feli Fanai, one of Mizoram's most celebrated pop artistes, passed away on Wednesday in Aizawl after a prolonged illness. She was 32 years old.

Fanai was declared dead at Ebenezer hospital in Aizawl early on Wednesday.

"With a very heavy heart, we are saddened to inform you of the sad demise of Feli Fanai due to a prolonged illness," a family member stated in a social media post.

The last rites for Fanai will be held on Thursday in Champhai, the town where she was born and raised.

Over the years, Fanai became a favourite among Mizo pop music fans with numerous hit songs, including Ka Chawi Nang Che, Pheichhehmawi I Khai Ang Aw, Tuma'n An Tluklo, and Lengdang Tang A Bel.

In her decade-long career, she received numerou...