Bhubaneswar, Oct. 22 -- Melody nights are a regular feature of Odisha's festive season. Puja committees book orchestras for cultural programmes at their pandals. This year, the programmes continued but the absence of singers, Abhijit Majumdar and Humane Sagar was felt by organisers and music lovers.

Their songs have been a familiar part of melody nights over the years. With both singers no longer alive their music continues to be remembered by listeners.

Bapi Ray, secretary of the Cuttack Potapokhari Paisa Puja Committee, said Abhijit Majumdar had composed and written several hit Odia songs that captivated audiences. He said puja committees, including his own, had wanted to bring the singer to their programmes.

Ray also spoke about Hum...