The Odia film and music industry has suffered a major loss with the death of noted music composer Abhijit Majumdar on January 25, 2026. He was 54 years old.
Majumdar composed more than 700 songs during his career and played a significant role in shaping contemporary Odia film music. His work contributed extensively to the regional cinema landscape and influenced a wide segment of the regional music industry.
Born on September 11, 1971, Abhijit Majumdar emerged as a prominent figure in Odia music during the 2000s. His musical range and technical expertise established him as a leading composer in regional films.
His notable film projects included Love Story, Sister Sridevi, Golmaal Love, Sundargarh Ra Salman Khan, and Shreeman Surdas. Songs from these films remain widely recognized among audiences.
Majumdar had been facing serious health issues for the past five months. His medical conditions included hypertension, hypothyroidism, and chronic liver disease. From August 2025 until his final days, he was admitted to intensive care units on multiple occasions.
On the night of January 24, his condition deteriorated sharply, and he was placed on life support. Despite continued medical efforts, he died on January 25 at AIIMS Bhubaneswar.
Following the announcement of his death, members of the Odia film and music fraternity expressed condolences. Several artists acknowledged his contribution to film music and his role in mentoring emerging talent within the industry.
Abhijit Majumdar is survived by his wife Ranjita Majumdar and their son.
Over the course of his career, Majumdar’s musical compositions became closely associated with Odia cinema. His body of work continues to remain part of the region’s film music legacy.
