legendary lyricist Narayan Prasad Singh, popularly known as ‘Rasaraj’, passed away at his residence at VSS Nagar here on Wednesday following prolonged illness. He was 86.
Eminent personalities in the film industry and literature world visited his house and paid last respect to the departed soul.
Born on May 28, 1933, Singh earned a big name in the world of Odia music. He was the lyricist of several soulful and melodious songs in Odia cinema.
He made his debut in music by writing for Akashvani, Cuttack.
He became known as ‘Rasaraj’ for penning more than a hundred of songs that touched the heart of almost all the people both in cities and villages.
‘E ta kali kaal reeti biparita bhai re’, ‘Udi udi jaye gudi’, ‘Jeevan Jamuna re Juara uthere’, ‘Ratani gaja gamani’ are the masterworks among his all-time popular hit songs.