A quiet, heartbreaking morning unfolded for the Odia film industry as news broke of the passing of one of its most loved musical voices. Composer Abhijit Majumdar, whose melodies shaped generations of Ollywood cinema, died on Sunday in Bhubaneswar.
Renowned Odia music composer Abhijit Majumdar passed away on Sunday, January 25, at AIIMS in Bhubaneswar. He was 54. According to reports, Majumdar had been undergoing treatment since September 4, 2025, after being diagnosed with multiple health conditions, including hypertension, hypothyroidism and chronic liver disease. His condition deteriorated on Saturday night, following which he was placed on life support. He succumbed to his illness earlier today.
Majumdar is survived by his wife, Ranjita Majumdar,
and their son. His death has cast a pall of grief across the Odia film fraternity, where he was regarded as one of the most influential composers of his generation.
Abhijit Majumdar began his musical journey in 1991 in the Sambalpuri industry. From 2000 onwards, he became an active and prominent force in Ollywood, composing music for films, albums and independent projects. Over the course of his career, he composed more than 700 songs across Odia and Sambalpuri cinema.
Some of his most memorable film projects include Love Story, Sister Sridevi, Golmaal Love, Mr Majnu, Sriman Surdas and Sundergarh Ra Salman Khan. His final work as a composer will be heard in the upcoming film Poglu, scheduled for release later this year.
Majumdar’s health struggles had been closely followed by fans and colleagues alike. After being admitted to AIIMS Bhubaneswar in September 2025, he remained in critical condition for several weeks and was placed on ventilator support. On December 31, 2025, doctors had reportedly shared that his health showed signs of improvement and that he could be discharged within days. However, his condition worsened again, leading to his demise.
Tributes poured in soon after the news of his death became public. Former actor and Odisha MLA Akash Das Nayak mourned Majumdar’s passing in a post on X, writing, “I am deeply saddened by the passing of renowned playback singer and music director Abhijit Majumdar. His remarkable contribution to the film and music industry will always be remembered. I extend my heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and pray to Lord Shri Jagannath for the eternal peace of the departed soul. Om Shanti.”
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