Popular Odia composer-singer Abhijit Majumdar dies at 54

Abhijit Majumdar composed music for numerous blockbuster Odia films and gave voice to several hit songs.

Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, Union minister Dharmendra Pradhan, Leader of the Opposition Naveen Patnaik and several other leaders from the state expressed grief over the demise of Majumdar.

“I am deeply saddened to learn about the demise of renowned vocalist and music director Abhijit Majumdar. His demise is an irreparable loss to our music, cinema, and culture. I extend my heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and pray to Lord Jagannath for the peace of the departed soul,” Majhi wrote on X.

Pradhan, in a social media post, said he was deeply saddened and heartbroken after hearing about Majumdar’s demise.

Through his unique musical style, Majumdar had, over many decades, carved out a special place in the hearts of Odia music listeners, Pradhan said.

Our sincere obeisance to legendary music director and composer Abhijit Majumdar. It is a huge loss for Odisha, and even more so for the music world.#AbhijitMajumdar#GemOfOdisha#MusicHasNoBorders#AColossalLoss#TalentParExcellence pic.twitter.com/Abz0H3cKOO

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Renowned Odia music composer Abhijit Majumdar passed away today while undergoing treatment at AIIMS Bhubaneswar.

He was popularly called the Hit Machine of Ollywood, from Kasia Kapila to Tora Kancha Haladi, Abhijit da stitched together over 700+ songs that became our weddings,… pic.twitter.com/N9xYFLScvn

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“His untimely departure is an irreparable loss for the Odia artiste fraternity. While praying for the eternal peace of his soul, I extend my condolences to the bereaved family members,” the Union minister said.

Patnaik said Majumdar’s contributions to the Odia music world will always remain memorable. He also extended deepest condolences to the bereaved family members.

According to Abhijit Majumdar’s family, the mortal remains of the singer will be taken to his home in Cuttack, where the last rites will be performed.