Odisha mourns loss of singer Humane Sagar

Bhubaneswar: 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.

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 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 coagulopathy”.

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. His mortal remains were laid to rest in Titlagarh on Tuesday evening. Thousands of fans, admirers and music lovers gathered to bid an emotional farewell to the popular singer.

Humane Sagar rose to fame in 2012 after winning the second season of the singing reality show “Voice of Odisha.”

His playback debut in the 2015 film “Ishq Tu Hi Tu,” with the title track, made him an overnight sensation in the Ollywood industry. Sagar recorded over 150 film songs and numerous album tracks, becoming the voice that defined a generation of Odia music lovers.