Shantanu Mohapatra, Odia Music Maestro Dies At 84

Shantanu Mohapatra, legendary Odia music director died on Wednesday. He was 84. Shantanu Mohapatra was suffering from old age related ailments and finally died of pneumonia and cardiac failure. A large number of people paid their last respect to the music maestro at his Palaspalli house. Odisha Governor Ganeshi Lal, Andhra Pradesh Governor BB Harichandan, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and many dignitaries condoled the death

of Shantanu Mohapatra. In a condolence message, Ganesh Lal said Santanu Mohapatra was part

of Odisha music for almost six decades and he will always be remembered by all.

Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik described Shantanu Mohapatra as an ''Unfading Talent''. "As a lyricist and music director, he has left the shining signature of his talent. The music directed by him will make

him immortal," the Chief Minister said. Noting that Odisha has lost a talent, Mr Pattnaik announced state honour for the music director. Apart from Odia, Shantanu Mohapatra also worked in different