Ollywood Playback Singer Humane Sagar Passes Away

Bhubaneswar, November 17, 2025 — Odisha’s music fraternity is in deep mourning following the untimely demise of beloved playback singer Humane Sagar, who passed away at the age of 36 while undergoing treatment at AIIMS Bhubaneswar.

Sagar, known for his soulful voice and emotional renditions, was admitted to the hospital on November 14 after his health deteriorated rapidly.

Doctors diagnosed him with multiorgan dysfunction syndrome, chronic liver failure, bilateral pneumonia, and dilated cardiomyopathy with severe left ventricular systolic dysfunction. Despite intensive care and ventilator support, his condition continued to decline.

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi expressed profound grief, calling Sagar’s death “an irreparable loss to Odisha’s music and film world.” He extended condolences to the grieving family and prayed for the singer’s soul to attain eternal peace.

Humane Sagar rose to fame after winning Voice of Odisha in 2012 and made his playback debut in 2015 with the title track of Ishq Tu Hi Tu. Over the years, he became a household name with hit albums such as Tuma Otha Tale, Niswasa, Bekhudee, and Chehera.

He also ventured into Hindi music with his album Mera Yeh Jahan.

His passing leaves an irreplaceable void in Odia cinema and music, with fans and colleagues remembering him as a voice that defined a generation.