Bhubaneswar: The death of a Jatra artist associated with the popular Singhbahini opera troupe has sent shockwaves through Odisha’s theatre fraternity, with fellow performers and members of the Jatra community expressing grief over the tragic incident.
The deceased has been identified as Prashant Majhi, a native of Baliapal. His body was taken to Simulia hospital. The circumstances leading to his death, suspected to be a case of suicide, are yet to be ascertained.
Singhbahini troupe owner Sanjeeb Padhi, actor Piyush Tripathy, actresses and other troupe members reportedly rushed to the hospital after receiving information about the incident.
The troupe had been performing at Betada in Basudevpur during Maa Laxmi Puja celebrations and was scheduled to stage its final show tonight. However, the tragic incident occurred before the concluding performance.
The news of Majhi’s death had come as a profound shock to Jatra enthusiasts and supporters.
Another Jatra artists expressed shock over Majhi’s death, particularly as the tragedy unfolded while the troupe was engaged in its performances.
