Bhubaneswar: The melody has fallen silent forever. Odisha’s beloved playback singer, Humane Sagar, whose honey-dripping voice became the heartbeat of every Odia wedding procession, puja pandal, and picnic bus, breathed his last at AIIMS Bhubaneswar on Monday night after a valiant battle with a critical illness. He was only 34.
The news shattered millions across the state. From Cuttack’s silver screen lovers to remote village youngsters, no one could believe the man behind timeless romantic hits like “Iska Tu Hi Tu,” “To Premare Padila Pare,” “Agastya,” “Baby,” and “Happy Lucky” was gone so soon. His songs were not just played; they were lived.
For weeks, fans had flooded social media with prayers. His mother and wife had made tearful public appeals to the state government for assistance to shift him abroad for advanced treatment. Plans were underway, but fate had other designs.
Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi led the tributes, posting, X: “Deeply anguished by the demise of Human Sagar. His departure is an irreparable loss to Odia music and cinema. My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family. May his soul rest in eternal peace.” The CM described him not merely as a popular singer but as one of the brightest stars of Odia entertainment.
Born into a family steeped in music, Human inherited the legacy of his singer parents and composer grandfather. In a short but dazzling career, he delivered blockbuster after blockbuster, making the microphone his magic wand. Today, every corner of Odisha feels incomplete without his voice.
As thousands rush to AIIMS Bhubaneswar and fans break down online, one line echoes everywhere: “At this age, who leaves us like this?”
Rest in melody, Human Sagar. Odisha will never stop humming your songs.