Bhubaneswar: Popular Odia music director and singer Abhijit Majumdar breathed his last on Sunday at the age of 54 while undergoing treatment at AIIMS Bhubaneswar.
The hospital confirmed his demise after a prolonged battle with multiple serious health complications.
Majumdar was admitted to AIIMS here on September 4, 2025, in critical condition. He suffered from a range of conditions, including Osmotic Demyelination Syndrome (both pontine and extrapontine), bilateral pneumonia, bloodstream infection (caused by multidrug-resistant Acinetobacter), chronic liver disease, electrolyte imbalances, and nutritional deficiencies. After months of intensive care in the Medical ICU, he was shifted to a medicine ward in November 2025. “He was conscious and following simple commands on tracheostomy tube with stable vitals and was planned for discharge; however could not be discharged due to family /personal reasons,” the medical bulletin said.
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.
His passing has left the Odia film and music fraternity in profound grief, with artists, filmmakers, and fans mourning the loss of a composer who shaped generations through his music.
Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi also expressed deep sorrow over Majumdar’s demise. “I am deeply saddened to learn about the demise of music director Abhijit Majumdar. His demise is an irreparable loss to our music, cinema, and culture. I extend my heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and pray to Lord Jagannath for the peace of the departed soul,” he wrote in a post on X.
