Bhubaneswar, Feb 15: Odia playback singer Geeta Pattanaik, who was hospitalised after suffering a brain stroke, has passed away during treatment on Sunday.

According to reports, Pattanaik was undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Cuttack after she suddenly felt unwell while attending a literary programme in Bhubaneswar on Thursday evening.

Geeta Pattanaik is celebrated as one of the legendary voices of Odia music, with a career spanning several decades. She is renowned for her melodious renditions in films and albums, often collaborating with iconic figures like Akshaya Mohanty. Her songs remain timeless classics in Odisha’s cultural memory.

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She is best known for memorable songs such as “Furr kina udigala bani” from Jajabar, “Arey babu shyama ghana” from Mathura Vijay, “Nagar re mora kanafulia” from Nagaphasa, and “Ei tarabhara janha rati” from Akhi Trutiya.

Tributes have poured in from musicians, fans, and literary figures, acknowledging her role in shaping Odia music’s identity.