Ollywood / Humane Sagar’s Final Journey: Last Rites in Titilagarh Today

Key Points
- Humane Sagar, Odia music’s youth icon, dies at 36 after battling liver cirrhosis.
- His mortal remains taken to Titilagarh for final rites; fans and dignitaries pay tribute.
- Doctors confirm cirrhosis and multi-organ complications as key causes of his demise.
Bhubaneswar, Nov 18: Odisha’s celebrated playback singer Humane Sagar is no more. The 34-year-old singer, who ruled the Odia music industry for over a decade, passed away at AIIMS Bhubaneswar on Monday after battling severe health complications.
Humane Sagar was first admitted to a private medical facility in Cuttack after his health deteriorated. On November 14, he was shifted to AIIMS Bhubaneswar in critical condition. Despite medical efforts, his condition worsened and he breathed his last while undergoing treatment.
His mortal remains were taken from his residence in CDA Sector 6, Cuttack, to his native Titilagarh in Balangir district for the final rites.
Several eminent personalities, artists, and fans gathered in Cuttack to pay their last respects. For over 10 years, Humane Sagar remained one of the most popular voices in Odia music, delivering countless hit songs across films and albums. His demise marks an irreparable loss to the Odia music fraternity.
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Doctors revealed that the singer was suffering from liver
cirrhosis, a chronic condition where healthy liver cells are gradually replaced
by scar tissue, impairing the organ’s ability to function. The liver plays a
vital role in detoxifying the body, processing nutrients, and producing
proteins essential for blood clotting. Cirrhosis disrupts these functions, and
symptoms often appear only after 90 per cent of the liver is damaged. Excessive
alcohol consumption over many years is one of the leading causes of cirrhosis.
Also read: From ‘Voice of Odisha’ to Playback Star: The Journey of Humane Sagar
Though doctors had noted slight improvement in his consciousness earlier, they had warned that the next 48 hours were critical. Unfortunately, his health declined further, leading to multi-organ complications.
Humane Sagar’s passing has left fans and fellow musicians in
shock. Tributes continue to pour in, with many describing his death as a void
that can never be filled in Odisha’s cultural landscape.
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