Bhubaneswar, Nov. 24 -- Odisha's beloved playback singer Humane Sagar was fighting an invisible battle in the days before his death a battle he hid behind his music, smile, and soaring popularity.

Despite being one of the most recognisable voices of his generation, the singer's private life was breaking apart, marked by emotional turmoil, mounting pressure, and heartbreaking confessions to those close to him.

Though adored by millions, Humane Sagar's personal world was anything but stable. Sources close to the artiste describe him as emotionally overwhelmed, struggling silently with personal challenges he never publicly shared.

While stage shows were usually managed by his team, Sagar himself began cancelling major recording sessions, ...