Popular Bengali singer Nirmala Mishra passes away at the age of 81 

Nirmala Mishra, who lent her voice to songs in several Bengali and Odia films, had been battling age-related ailments for some time

Veteran Bengali and Odia singer Nirmala Mishra died at her residence in the Chetla area in the early hours of Sunday passed away after suffering from a massive heart attack

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Doctors said "She suffered a massive heart attack around 12.05 am and was taken to the nearest nursing home, where the singer was declared dead"

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Singer was born in 1938 in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas district, Nirmala Mishra is a recipient of the Sangeet Sudhakar Balakrushna Das Award, which was conferred on the singer for her lifetime contribution to Odia music.

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Her popular Bengali songs include 'Eamon Ekta Jhinuk', 'Bolo to Arshi' and 'Eai Banglar Mati Te', while some of her hit Odia songs are 'Nida Bhara Raati Madhu Jhara Janha' and 'Mo Mana Beena Ra Taare'.

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West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has expressed grief over the death of Nirmala Mishra.

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According to the source the singer's body will be taken to Rabindra Sadan around 11 am for her fans and admirers to pay their last respect.

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May her soul rest in peace!

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