Odia Music Icon Geeta Patnaik Passes Away at 73

Odia Music Icon Geeta Patnaik Passes Away at 73

Daily Current Affairs   /   Odia Music Icon Geeta Patnaik Passes Away at 73

Change Language English Hindi

Category : Obituaries Published on: February 18 2026

Share on facebook
  • Veteran Odia playback singer Geeta Patnaik passed away on February 15 in Cuttack after suffering a brain stroke. She was one of the most celebrated voices in Odisha, with a career spanning decades in films, devotional music, and modern albums. Patnaik became a household name for her expressive, classically trained singing style.
  • She frequently collaborated with legendary singer Akshaya Mohanty, shaping the golden era of Odia music. Her iconic song “Phur Kina Udigala Bani” from the film Jajabar remains beloved across generations. Tributes poured in from artists and leaders, marking the loss of a cultural icon whose legacy will continue to inspire Odia music.
Recent Post's
  • Mongolia’s parliament appointed 39-year-old Uchral Nyam-Osor as the new Prime Minister with 88 out of 107 votes, marking the third leadership change in nine months.

    Read More....
  • ISRO has launched Mission Mitra in Ladakh to test psychological resilience and team dynamics of Gaganyaan astronauts in extreme high-altitude conditions.

    Read More....
  • Myanmar’s parliament elected military leader Min Aung Hlaing as President with 429 votes, consolidating military control after the 2021 coup.

    Read More....
  • Prime Minister Modi inaugurated the Samrat Samprati Museum in Gujarat to highlight the contributions of Mauryan ruler Samrat Samprati, popularly known as ‘Jain Ashoka’.

    Read More....
  • Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan released Sudha Murty’s book ‘Tides of Time’, which showcases India’s history through 124 murals in the Parliament building.

    Read More....
  • The Indian Navy commissioned stealth frigate INS Taragiri, the fourth vessel under Project 17A, at Visakhapatnam on April 3, 2026.

    Read More....
  • The Ministry of Education has granted ‘Deemed to be University’ status to NCERT, enabling it to offer PhD programmes and advanced research in school education.

    Read More....
  • Sadhana Saptah 2026 Day 3 on 4 April will feature expert webinars on Quantum Technology, Digital Infrastructure and Artificial Intelligence for better governance.

    Read More....
  • 1992-batch IAS officer Chanchal Kumar took charge as Secretary of the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting on April 1, 2026.

    Read More....
  • Renowned sand artist Sudarshan Pattnaik has been appointed as the brand ambassador for India’s first digital Census 2027.

    Read More....