Popular Odia singer Tapu Mishra dies of post-COVID complications

Popular Odia playback singer Tapu Mishra passed away due to post-COVID complications. He was undergoing treatment at a private hospital, as family informs the media on Sunday.

The 36 years old father had also succumbed to COVID-19 on Sunday this year. After which, now the singer breathed her last on Saturday night. She was put on ventilator support two days ago after her oxygen level drastically dropped to 45. Her lungs had also suffered extensive damages. The sources at the hospital said that she was admitted on May 19. The state’s Culture Department had sanctioned Rs 1 lakh for her treatment from the Artistes’ Welfare Fund. Also, her family members were planning to shift her to Kolkata for ECMO treatment. The Odia film industry had also started raising funds for Mishra’s treatment. She had also sung many bhajans during her career spanning over two decades. Fans poured condolences in from different quarters as soon as the news of her death spread across the state.

Meanwhile, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik also took it Twitter writing, “Saddened to know about the passing away of popular Odia singer Tapu Mishra. Her memories as a singer will always be remembered in Odia music world. Heartfelt condolence to her family and friends.”

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