Eminent Odia musician and Padma Shri awardee Prafulla Kar passed away here on Sunday night. He was 83.According to family sources, Kar breathed his last at his residence at Satya Nagar in Bhubaneswar city. He was suffering from old-age related .
Prafulla Kar complained of chest pain after having his dinner on Sunday night and died soon after at his Satya Nagar house. His family members were present with him when he breathed his last.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday condoled the demise of lyricist, singer and music director Prafulla Kar and said he will be remembered for his pioneering contribution to Odia culture and music.