Titilagarh: The mortal remains of Humane Sagar, one of Odisha’s most adored and popular playback singer was laid to rest this evening at a local church in Titilagarh, Balangir district.

An overwhelming sea of mourners—lakhs of fans, admirers and well-wishers—gathered from across the region to bid an emotional farewell to the beloved artiste whose voice had become an inseparable part of Odia music in the past decade.

People poured in from Balangir, Kantabanji, Saintala and nearby areas, hoping for one last glimpse of the singer. As the body reached his hometown, thousands thronged the lanes outside his residence, reflecting the deep bond Humane Sagar had forged with listeners over the years. Family members, relatives and fans offered prayers and paid their last respects as the funeral ri

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