Bhubaneswar, Nov. 18 -- Popular Ollywood playback singer Humane Sagar, who had been undergoing treatment at AIIMS Bhubaneswar for multiple health complications, passed away on Monday evening. His death has caused a wave of grief across Odisha as his voice had earned him a devoted fan base.

Humane Sagar's rise in the Odia music industry was nothing short of remarkable. Born in Titlagarh, Balangir district, in 1990 to a family of musicians, he grew up surrounded by music. Both his parents were singers, and his grandfather was a music director. Yet, his career was built through his own efforts. He began learning music in Class III.

Before music took over, Humane Sagar was known as a bright student. He pursued MBBS at VIMSAR, Burla. But dur...