Odia singer Humane Sagar passes away at AIIMS Bhubaneswar

Popular Odia singer Humane Sagar, who was admitted to AIIMS Bhubaneswar, passed away on Monday evening. He was 34. He was undergoing treatment at AIIMS Bhubaneswar for more than 72 hours ago. As per reports, he was being monitored by specialists at AIIMS-Bhubaneswar since his emergency admission three days ago, with doctors using advanced life-support systems to stabilise him.

Earlier in the day, his ex-wife said that there had been no improvement in his condition in the past 24 hours.

Early Life & Background

Born on 25 November 1990 in Titilagarh, Bolangir, Humane Sagar grew up in a musically gifted family. With both his grandfather and father working as music directors, he was introduced to melodies and rhythms from a young age, shaping his artistic path.

Rise to Fame

His exceptional voice earned statewide recognition when he won Tarang TV’s “Voice of Odisha” Season-2” in 2012. This victory opened the door to Ollywood, where he made his playback debut in 2015 with the film “Ishq Tu Hi Tu”. The movie became a massive hit, instantly catapulting him to popularity.

Musical Journey & Major Hits

Trained under celebrated composer Abhijit Majumdar, Humane Sagar went on to deliver numerous blockbuster songs, including 'Sehzadi O Sehzadi', 'Mu Pardesi Chadhei', Sunn Zara, 'Gote Sua Gote Saari', 'Tum Mo Love Story', 'Nishwasa To Bina Chalena', and 'Pyar Bala Hichki'.

He sang 150+ songs in over 50 films and nearly 200 album tracks, lending his voice to leading Ollywood stars like Anubhav, Babushan, Sabyasachi, and Arindam. For a period, he was even known as the voice of Anubhav Mohanty.

Personal Struggles

Despite his success, he faced turbulence in his personal life, controversy around his marriage, emotional breakdown after his father’s death, and eventually a divorce that separated him from his daughter.

Legacy

Humane Sagar remains one of Odisha’s most beloved playback singers, with songs that continue to touch hearts across generations.

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