Renowned Bengali and Odia singer Nirmala Mishra passes away in Kolkata

Noted Bengali and Odia singer Nirmala Mishra passed away at her residence in Chetla area here in early hours of Sunday after suffering a massive heart attack, a senior doctor said.

Mishra, 81, who lent her voice to songs in several Bengali and Odia films, h been battling age-related ailments for some time.

“She suffered a massive heart attack around 12.05 am and was taken to nearest nursing home, where singer was declared de,” doctor told PTI.

Born in 1938 in West Bengal’s South 24 Parganas district, Mishra is a recipient of Sangeet Sudhakar Balakrushna Das Award, which was conferred on singer for her lifetime contribution to Odia music.

Her popular Bengali songs include ‘Eamon Ekta Jhinuk’, ‘Bolo to Arshi’ and ‘Eai Banglar Mati Te’, while some of her hit Odia songs are 'Nida Bhara Raati Mhu Jhara Janha' and 'Mo Mana Beena Ra Taare’.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has expressed grief over demise of Mishra.

singer's body will be taken to Rabindra San around 11 am for her fans and mirers to pay ir last respect, official sources said. 

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