Condolences On Death Of Legendary Singer  Prafulla Kar

By Akshaya Rout

Jajpur, April 18 : Legendary music composer, singer, writer and lyricist Prafulla Kar passed away at the age of 83 on Sunday night.

He was suffering from old-age related health problems and died of cardiac arrest, family sources said . Born in 1939, Kar was a master musician, singer, lyricist, writer all-in-one, and indeed a great virtuoso.

 He had weaved magic with his magical tone and mystical creation in music during his decades-long illustrious career. Considered a pioneer in giving a new identity to Odia music industry, Kar is credited to have given voice to around 70 hit Odia films and created numerous musical productions.

He was felicitated with India’s fourth-highest civilian award, the Padma Shri in 2015 for his invaluable contribution to the field of art and music. Kar was also a recipient of the prestigious Jaydev Award in 2004, Odisha’s top award given to a personality for outstanding contribution to the growth and development of Odia cinema.

Condolences poured from all sections of society paying tributes to the music legend whose demise has left an unfillable void yet promises an ever-lasting legacy in Odia music.

Be it ‘Kalia mo dehe boli de to deha kala’ sung by famous singer Anuradha Poudwal or Chitta Jena’s ‘Mo priya tharu kie’, Kar’s magnificent musical creations will continue to captivate millions of music lovers for generation.

Kar boasts the rare. distinction of being awarded Best Music Director in Odisha State Film Awards for a record eight times.

 Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Odisha Governor Professor Ganeshi Lal, Former Finance Minister Prafulla Chandra GhadeI, MLA Amar Prasad Das, MLA Pranab Pranab praksh das,Mla Pritiranjan ghadei,MLA Pranab Kumar Balabantyaray, Writer Er Taraprasad Mishra,Social Worker Mohan Moharana,Engnieer Arun Pattnaik  and others Extended his condolences to the bereaved family and prayed for the eternal peace of the departed soul.