Born on 1 July 1980 in Borbali, Assam, Shri Prabhat Kakoti started his training in Khol and Sattriya dance under the guidance of Adhyapak Bholaram Borbayan and in Ankiya Nat under Adhyapak Gobin Pathak. At present he is continuing his training under the supervision of Adhyapak Haricharan Bhuyan Borbayan of Natun Kamalabari Sattra.

A member of Assam Sahitya Sabha, he has attended numerous workshops and seminars of Sattriya Kendra, Assam, spreading Sattriya among the folks of Assam. His performances have been much appreciated.

He has been conferred with the Shilpi Sambordhana Award by the Government of Assam.

Shri Prabhat Kakoti is awarded the Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar for the year 2019 for his notable talent in the field of Sattriya dance.