Popular Odia composer and singer Abhijit Majumdar died on Sunday while undergoing treatment at AIIMS Bhubaneswar, hospital authorities said. Hello, I was 54 years old.
“The Odia singer suffered cardiac arrest this morning at 7.43am and CPR was started as per ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) protocol. However, despite all resuscitation efforts, he was declared clinically dead at 9.02am,” the hospital bulletin said.
Abhijit Majumdar was admitted to the hospital on September 4 last year with hypertension, hypothyroidism and chronic liver disease. After prolonged treatment in the ICU, he was moved back to the medical ward on November 10 for continued care. However, he developed a new onset of fever (infection) on January 23, which was managed as per standard protocol, but did not respond to treatment and developed refractory septic shock, AIIMS said in a statement.
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, Opposition Leader Naveen Patnaik and several other leaders of the state expressed grief over Majumdar’s demise.
“I am deeply saddened to learn of 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 deepest condolences to the bereaved family and pray to Lord Jagannath for peace of soul of the deceased,” Majhi wrote in X.
Pradhan, in a social media post, said he was deeply saddened and heartbroken after hearing about Majumdar’s demise.
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Through his unique musical style, Majumdar, over many decades, had carved a special place for himself in the hearts of Odia music listeners, Pradhan said.
Our deepest obeisance to the legendary music director and composer Abhijit Majumdar. It’s a big 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.
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“His untimely departure is an irreparable loss to the Odia artist fraternity. As I pray for the eternal peace of his soul, I extend my deepest condolences to the bereaved family members,” the Union minister said.
Patnaik said Majumdar’s contributions to the world of Odia music will always be memorable. He also expressed his deepest condolences to the bereaved family members.
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According to Abhijit Majumdar’s family, the singer’s mortal remains will be shifted to his home in Cuttack, where the last rites will be performed.