Odisha Music Composer-Singer Abhijit Majumdar Passes Away, CM Mohan Charan Majhi Offers Tribute

Odia music composer and singer Abhijit Majumdar has died, the east Indian state's chief minister, Mohan Charan Majhi, said on Sunday.

Extending his condolences on social media, Majhi wrote, "His demise is an irreparable loss to our music, cinema, and culture. I convey my condolences to the bereaved family and pray to Lord Shri Jagannath for the peace of the departed soul. Om Shanti."

A renowned music composer in Odia cinema, Majumdar, was a defining figure in the state's music industry for several decades. His soulful compositions across Odia films and albums amassed a major fanbase in the state.

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan also condoled the passing of the artist and added, "Through his unique musical style, he had, over many decades, carved out a special place in the hearts of Odia listeners. His untimely departure is an irreparable loss for the Odia art world. While praying for the eternal peace of his soul, I extend my condolences to the bereaved family members."

Condolences and tributes have been pouring in from across the music fraternity as well as the political sphere, offering homage to Abhijit Majumdar's journey.

Fans too expressed shock over the news.

Odisha Member of Parliament Baijayant Jay Panda, in an emotional tribute, described the tragic news as the "end of an era".

"Hearing the news of the untimely demise of Shri Abhijit Majumdar, Odisha's renowned and popular music director and singer, has left me deeply saddened. His passing is an irreplaceable loss for the Odia music world. While praying for the departed soul's eternal peace, I convey my deepest condolences to the bereaved family members," he wrote.

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