Odisha’s Popular Singer Humane Sagar Dies At 36

Odisha’s popular singer Humane Sagar died on Monday while undergoing treatment at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) here, a bulletin issued by the health facility said. He was 36.

Sagar was admitted to the premier health facility on Friday as he was diagnosed with bilateral pneumonia, acute on chronic liver failure (ACLF), multi-organ dysfunction syndrome, and other complications, the bulletin said.

He breathed his last at 9.08 pm, it said.

Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi expressed grief over the untimely demise of Sagar.

“I am deeply saddened to learn of the passing of renowned playback singer Humane Sagar. His demise is an irreparable loss to our music and cinema. I convey my condolences to the bereaved family and pray to God for the peace of the departed soul. Om Shanti”.

In a condolence message, Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik said Sagar's "soulful music has touched the hearts of countless listeners", and his contributions to Odia music will always remain memorable.

"Along with praying for the eternal peace of his immortal soul, I convey my condolences to the bereaved family members during this sorrowful time," he said.

AIIMS Bhubaneswar, in a statement, said, “Humane Sagar (36) did not respond to treatment in spite of all aggressive and advanced care provided by an expert team of specialist doctors and expired at 9.08 pm on November 17.”

He was admitted to AIIMS, Bhubaneswar on November 14 with "diagnosis of bilateral pneumonia, acute on chronic liver failure (ACLF), dilated cardiomyopathy with severe LV systolic dysfunction, MODS (multi-organ dysfunction syndrome)- refractory shock, severe respiratory failure, anuric acute kidney injury, encephalopathy, hepatopathy, thrombocytopenia and Ccoagulopathy".

Born at Titlagarh of Bolangir district, Sagar was a renowned singer in the Odia music industry and known for his emotional depth and unique singing style.

He lent his voice to more than 100 Odia songs.