Abhijit Majumdar (1971–2026): A Final Farewell to Odisha's "Melody King"!

The Ollywood industry is in a state of profound grief following the demise of veteran music director Abhijit Majumdar. After a long and courageous battle with multiple health complications, the maestro breathed his last at AIIMS Bhubaneswar on Sunday morning.

1. The Health Battle: Final Days at AIIMS

Abhijit Majumdar’s health journey had been closely monitored by fans across the state for months.

• Admission: He was admitted to AIIMS Bhubaneswar on September 4, 2025, suffering from chronic liver disease, hypertension, and hypothyroidism.
• The Struggle: He spent significant time in the ICU and was even on ventilator support in a comatose state during the initial months of his treatment.
• Brief Hope: In late December 2025, doctors noted signs of improvement, and there was talk of a possible discharge.
• The Setback: His condition took a sharp turn for the worse on January 23, 2026, when he developed a new infection leading to refractory septic shock.
• The Demise: He suffered a cardiac arrest at 7:43 AM on January 25. Despite resuscitation efforts (CPR), he was clinically declared dead at 9:02 AM.

2. A Legacy of 700+ Songs

Born on September 11, 1971, in Cuttack, Majumdar began his career in 1991. While he started in the Sambalpuri music industry, he quickly rose to become the most sought-after composer in Ollywood.

Over a career spanning three decades, he composed over 700 songs, ranging from high-energy dance hits to soulful romantic melodies. He was the musical backbone of blockbuster films such as:

• Love Story
• Sister Sridevi
• Balunga Toka
• Sundergarh Ra Salman Khan
• Mr. Majnu
• Golmaal Love

3. Top Evergreen Hits

His tracks remain fan favorites across generations. Some of his most iconic songs include:

• "To Hrudaya Kichhi Kahila"
• "Ae Rangabati" (Odia version)
• "Hilere Hile Hile"
• "Hasa Gote"
• "Balunga Toka" (Title Track)

4. Tributes from Leaders and Peers

State leaders expressed their deep sorrow over the loss of the cultural icon:

"His demise is an irreparable loss to our music, cinema, and culture." — Mohan Charan Majhi, Chief Minister of Odisha.

Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and BJD leader Naveen Patnaik also shared heartfelt tributes, noting that his unique style carved a special place in the hearts of Odia music lovers.

 FAQs:

• What was Abhijit Majumdar's cause of death? He died due to complications from refractory septic shock and cardiac arrest following chronic liver disease.
• When did Abhijit Majumdar die? He passed away at 9:02 AM on January 25, 2026.
• What are Abhijit Majumdar's best songs? Some of his top hits include To Hrudaya Kichhi Kahila, Balunga Toka, and Sister Sridevi tracks.