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Famous Odia musician and singer Abhijit Majumdar passed away on Sunday. He suffered cardiac arrest at 7:43 am on Sunday morning. Doctors immediately began CPR, but despite all efforts, he was declared dead at 9:02 am.
Majumdar, 54, was admitted to AIIMS Bhubaneswar on September 4 last year due to high blood pressure, thyroid disease and serious liver problem. After undergoing treatment in the ICU for a long time, he was shifted to the general ward on November 10.
Abhijit Majumdar was awarded the State Film Award for his contribution to Odia cinema in 2011.
According to the hospital administration, on January 23, he suddenly had high fever, which later turned into infection. Despite treatment, his condition did not improve and he developed septic shock.
Abhijit Majumdar composed music for many hit Odia films and sang many popular songs.
According to the family, his body will be taken to Cuttack, where the last rites will be performed. Many leaders including Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik expressed grief over his demise.
Who was Abhijeet Majumdar?
Abhijeet Majumdar was a big name in the Odia film industry and Sambalpuri music. He worked in the world of music for more than three decades and composed more than 700 songs. He started his career in the year 1991 from Sambalpuri music industry. His first album Dakshigala became quite famous and gave him recognition.
Around the year 2000, he entered the Odia film industry i.e. Ollywood. His music was well liked in films like Love Story, Sister Sridevi, Golmaal Love, Mr. Majnu, Mr. Surdas and Sundergarh Ra Salman Khan.
He was also very popular on TV and hosted shows like Melody Nights. Before joining music, he was a lecturer in college, but since 1996 he completely focused on his music career.
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