Abhijit Majumdar death reason revealed: How did the beloved Odia composer and singer die at 54? Here's what AIIMS Bhubaneswar said

Abhijit Majumdar, one of the most beloved music composers and singer of Odisha, died on Sunday at the age of 54. Abhijit Majumdar died while undergoing treatment at AIIMS Bhubaneswar, hospital authorities told news agency PTI. On Sunday morning, the noted singer suffered a cardiac arrest at around 7.43 am, the hospital said in a statement, adding that the CPR was started as per ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) protocol. However, despite all the resuscitation efforts, Abhijit Majumdar was clinically declared dead at 9.02 am, the statement added.

In September last year, Abhijit Majumdar was admitted to the hospital with hypertension, hypothyroidism and chronic liver disease, PTI reported. After prolonged treatment in the ICU, he was shifted back to the medicine ward on November 10 for continuity of his care, AIIMS said in a statement. He developed a new onset of fever (infection) on January 23, which was managed as per standard protocol, but he did not respond to treatment and developed refractory septic shock, it said.

"The Odia singer suffered a cardiac arrest this morning at 7.43 am and CPR was started as per ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) protocol. However, despite all the resuscitation efforts, he was clinically declared dead at 9.02 am," the hospital bulletin said.

How did Abhijit Majumdar die?

According to an official bulletin issued by AIIMS Bhubaneswar, Majumdar had multiple comorbid conditions, including hypertension, hypothyroidism, chronic liver disease due to Osmotic Demyelination Syndrome (both pontine and extrapontine: progressive disease), bilateral pneumonia (HAP), bloodstream infection (MDRO-Acinetobacter), chronic liver disease, dyselectrolytaemia (hypokalaemia, hypophosphataemia, hypomagnesaemia), and nutritional deficiency (vitamin D, folic acid).

The music composer was suffering from multiple health complications, including high blood pressure and chronic liver disease, Odisha TV reported citing sources. Despite sustained treatment and close medical supervision, his condition remained fragile for several weeks.

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Who is Abhijit Majumdar?

Abhijit Majumdar composed music for numerous blockbuster Odia films and gave voice to several hit songs. He boasts of a huge fan following across Odisha. Abhijit Majumdar was a prominent figure in the Odia music industry and was widely known for his contribution to film music and independent compositions. His death has left admirers, fellow artistes and members of the entertainment fraternity in deep shock and grief.

His first album was Dhaski Gala, which was released in 1991 and was a major hit. In 1996, he shifted to Cuttack and in the year 2001, bagged a film called Kasia Kapila, which again won accolades. A renowned music composer in Odia cinema, Abhijit Majumdar, has been a defining figure in the state's music industry for several decades. His soulful compositions across Odia films and albums amassed a major fanbase in the state.

According to Majumdar's family, the mortal remains of the singer will be taken to his home in Cuttack, where the last rites will be performed.

Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, Union minister Dharmendra Pradhan, Leader of the Opposition Naveen Patnaik and several other leaders from the state expressed grief over the demise of Majumdar.

"I am deeply saddened to learn about the demise of renowned vocalist and music director Abhijit Majumdar. His demise is an irreparable loss to our music, cinema, and culture. I extend my heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and pray to Lord Jagannath for the peace of the departed soul," Majhi wrote on X.

Pradhan, in a social media post, said he was deeply saddened and heartbroken after hearing about Majumdar's demise.

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Through his unique musical style, Majumdar had, over many decades, carved out a special place in the hearts of Odia music listeners, Pradhan said.

"His untimely departure is an irreparable loss for the Odia artiste fraternity. While praying for the eternal peace of his soul, I extend my condolences to the bereaved family members," the Union minister said.

Patnaik said Majumdar's contributions to the Odia music world will always remain memorable. He also extended deepest condolences to the bereaved family members.

(With PTI and ANI inputs)