Humane Sagar: A voice that moved a generation falls silent

Popular Odia playback singer Humane Sagar passed away on Monday evening at AIIMS Bhubaneswar, leaving the music fraternity and fans across the state in deep shock. The 36-year-old singer battled for life for over 72 hours, under the supervision of specialist doctors who had placed him on advanced life-support systems.  Despite continuous efforts, his condition failed to improve, and he breathed his last on Monday.

Early Life & Background

Born on 25 November 1990 in Titilagarh, Bolangir, Humane Sagar grew up in a musically gifted family. With both his grandfather and father working as music directors, he was introduced to melodies and rhythms from a young age, shaping his artistic path.

Rise to Fame

His exceptional voice earned statewide recognition when he won Tarang TV’s 'Voice of Odisha Season-2” n 2012. This victory opened the door to Ollywood, where he made his playback debut in 2015 with the film “Ishq Tu Hi Tu”. The movie became a massive hit, instantly catapulting him to popularity.

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Musical Journey & Major Hits

Trained under celebrated composer Abhijit Majumdar, Humane Sagar went on to deliver numerous blockbuster songs, including 'Sehzadi O Sehzadi', 'Mu Pardesi Chadhei', 'Sunn Zara', 'Gote Sua Gote Saari', 'Tum Mo Love Story', 'Nishwasa To Bina Chalena', and 'Pyar Bala Hichki'.

He sang 150+ songs in over 50 films and nearly 200 album tracks, lending his voice to leading Ollywood stars like Anubhav, Babushan, Sabyasachi, and Arindam. For a period, he was even known as the voice of Anubhav Mohanty.

Personal Struggles

Despite his success, he faced turbulence in his personal life—controversy around his marriage, emotional breakdown after his father’s death, and eventually a divorce that separated him from his daughter.

Legacy

Humane Sagar remains one of Odisha’s most beloved playback singers, with songs that continue to touch hearts across generations.