Eminent Odia singer Chitta Jena passes away at 76
Eminent Odia singer, Chitta Jena passed away at a hospital in Cuttack today, following brief illness. The 76-year-old singer, who was undergoing treatment at a private hospital for the last few days, breathed his last in the early hours today, family sources said. Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik condoled the demise of Jena and described him as a great singer.
Naveen Patnaik, Dharmendra Pradhan condoled Jena's death
"His melodious and evergreen songs will immortalize him," Patnaik said, while conveying deep condolences to the bereaved family. Union Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said Odisha's music circle has suffered an irreparable loss with the passing away of the veteran singer. His demise was condoled by other distinguished politicians too, including BJP state unit president Basant Panda and BJP legislature party leader Kanak Vardhan Singhdeo.
Tributes poured in from Odia film fraternity as well
Members of the Odia film fraternity also mourned the death of the veteran singer. Several artists and eminent personalities of the Odia film industry visited Jena's residence in Cuttack and paid tributes to the departed soul. Noted Odia actor Mihir Das said the passing away of Jena has created a vacuum in the music world but his memories will remain forever.
Jena was awarded 'Prafulla Kar Samman' for his achievements
Known for his versatility and talent, Jena had made his debut as playback singer in the movie 'Mana Akasha' (1974). He was honored with the prestigious 'Prafulla Kar Samman' for his outstanding achievement in the field of music. Jena had lent his voice to many popular songs, including 'Mo Priya Tharu Kiye Adhika Sundara', 'Udi Gale Gendalia' and 'Ki Sundara Aaha Ki Aananda Maya'.
