Bhubaneswar: Renowned Odia bhajan singer Santilata Barik Chhotray is reported to be ill and admitted to a private hospital in Bhubaneswar.
Santilata Barik Chhotray, an iconic figure in the realm of Odia devotional music, is battling serious health complications. She has reportedly been placed on a ventilator, revealed sources close to the singer’s family.
She is a cherished name among music enthusiasts throughout the state, having contributed her melodious voice to numerous Odia Bhajan classics, including ‘Jagannath tume bada chhalia,’ ‘Thaka Mana Chala Jiba,’ ‘Mun je Deula Bedha,’ and ‘Kaaliare.’ Widely recognized and revered in households across the state, she remains a legendary singer.