The news of Abhijit Majumdar's demise has sent shockwaves across Odisha. The veteran artist, who had been battling prolonged health complications at AIIMS Bhubaneswar since September 2025, breathed his last following a cardiac arrest early Sunday morning.
1. Health Battle and Final Moments
Abhijit Majumdar was admitted to AIIMS Bhubaneswar on September
4, 2025, suffering from chronic liver disease, hypertension, and
hypothyroidism.
- The
Struggle: He spent months in the ICU and was briefly showing signs of
improvement in late December.
- The
Setback: His health deteriorated on January 23 after contracting a
fresh infection, leading to refractory septic shock.
- The
End: Despite the best efforts of the medical team, he suffered a
cardiac arrest at 7:43 AM and was clinically declared dead at 9:02 AM
on January 25, 2026.
2. A Legendary Career: From Sambalpuri to Ollywood
Born on September 11, 1971, in Cuttack, Majumdar’s musical
journey began in 1991. He first carved a niche in the Sambalpuri music scene
before transitioning to mainstream Odia cinema (Ollywood), where he became a
powerhouse composer.
- Prolific
Output: In a career spanning over three decades, he composed music for
over 700 songs.
- Versatility:
He was equally adept at soulful melodies and high-energy dance numbers.
- Blockbuster
Hits: His music was a key ingredient in the success of films like Love
Story, Sister Sridevi, Golmaal Love, Mr. Majnu,
and Sundergarh Ra Salman Khan.
3. Top Songs of Abhijit Majumdar
His tracks are etched in the hearts of Odia listeners. Some
of his most celebrated works include:
- To
Hrudaya Kichhi Kahila
- Hilere
Hile Hile
- Hasa
Gote
- Balunga
Toka (Title Track)
- Ae
Rangabati
4. Tributes Pour In
Odisha’s political and cultural leaders expressed their
profound grief:
"His demise is an irreparable loss to our music,
cinema, and culture." — Mohan Charan Majhi, Chief Minister of
Odisha.
Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and Leader of
Opposition Naveen Patnaik also shared their condolences, describing him
as a maestro who carved a special place in the hearts of the people through his
unique style.
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