Renowned Odia Music director Abhijit Majumdar passes away at 54

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Bhubaneswar: Renowned Odia music director and composer Abhijit Majumdar has passed away on Sunday while receiving treatment for chronic liver disease at AIIMS, Bhubaneswar. At the time of death, the director was aged at 54.

The actor was admitted to the AIIMS hospital and his health condition deteriorated on Saturday night. The composer was recently taken off the ventilator and he was moved to the ICU.

Majumdar had been suffering from multiple health issues, including hypertension, hypothyroidism, and chronic liver disease, before slipping into a coma.

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He started his music career in the Odia music industry in 1991.

On January 23, 2026, he developed new-onset fever (infection), which progressed to refractory septic shock despite treatment. He suffered cardiac arrest on January 25 at 7:43 am, and despite aggressive resuscitation efforts following ACLS protocol, he could not be revived and was declared dead at 9:02 am, it added.

Born in Cuttack, Majumdar began his career in music in 1991. Over the decades, he became one of the most influential figures in the Odia music industry, composing music for more than 700 songs across Odia and Sambalpuri films, albums, and independent projects. His signature style, blending melody and emotion, earned him widespread acclaim and a devoted fan base. Notable works include contributions to films like ‘Love Story’ and ‘Sister Sridevi’, as well as evergreen tracks that continue to resonate with audiences.

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