Mortal remains of Humane Sagar reach Deng village for last rites

The mortal remains of popular Odia singer Humane Sagar reached his native village, Deng, on Tuesday, triggering an emotional outpouring from villagers, relatives, and fans who had been waiting through the night for his final homecoming. 

As the ambulance carrying his body arrived, crowds broke down, many unable to hold back tears at seeing the singer who once filled their lives with music return in silence.

The village lanes overflowed with people, some carrying flowers, others chanting prayers, as family members prepared for the last rites. The atmosphere turned deeply emotional as elderly villagers recalled his childhood days in Deng and how he rose from this very soil to become one of Odisha’s most loved voices.

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Passed Away After A Gruelling 72-Hour Battle

The 34-year-old, whose soulful voice once echoed through every home in the state, breathed his last at AIIMS Bhubaneswar after a gruelling 72-hour battle under advanced life-support care on Monday.

Born on November 25, 1990, in a musically gifted family, Sagar rose to fame after winning 'Voice of Odisha' Season 2 in 2012. 

Over his career, he lent his voice to more than 150 film songs, including hits like 'Ishq Tu Hi Tu' and nearly 200 album tracks, becoming a defining voice of modern Odia music.

In recent days, Sagar’s health had sharply declined. He was rushed to AIIMS Bhubaneswar with liver complications, and despite being placed on a ventilator as multiple organs began to fail, there was no improvement. 

His wife publicly shared the pain of watching his health deteriorate without any signs of recovery.

The news of his death has shaken Titilagarh to its core. Locals described him not just as a singer, but as a hometown hero whose humble roots and soaring dreams inspired many. 

His sudden departure has left a void that reverberates beyond the music fraternity.

Across Odisha, grief has poured in. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi called his death an “irreparable loss” to the state’s cultural heritage. 

Even as fans and fellow artists mourn, Sagar’s melodies, imbued with emotion, longing, and joy, continue to live on, echoing in hearts that can’t quite accept that his voice has been silenced.