Renowned Odia Music Director Abhijit Majumdar Passes Away at 54

• Prominent Odia music director and lyricist Abhijit Majumdar passed away on Sunday at AIIMS Bhubaneswar at the age of 54.
• He had been suffering from multiple health issues, including high blood pressure and liver complications, and was on life support before his demise.
• Majumdar composed over 700 songs for Odia and Sambalpuri films and albums, contributing significantly to the state's music industry.
• His notable works include songs from popular films like 'Love Story', 'Sister Sridevi', 'Golmaal Love', and 'Sundargarh Ra Salman Khan'.
• Former Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik expressed sorrow; his last rites will be performed in Cuttack.

Why It Matters: Odia music loses a legend as prolific composer Abhijit Majumdar dies at 54 after prolonged illness.