<p>Bhubaneswar: Popular Odia music director and lyricist Swarup Nayak died at his residence in Cuttack after a prolonged illness, family members said.</p>.<p>Nayak, 76, was suffering from throat cancer for the last few months, they said on Friday.</p>.<p>He had composed music for 41 Odia films including <em>'Hira Nila</em>', '<em>Bagula Baguli', 'Lal Paan Bibi', 'Jahaku Rakhibe Ananta</em>' and <em>'Ki Heba Sua Posile'</em>, and worked as a lyrist in 30 of those.</p>.<p>In a condolence message on X, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik said: "Saddened to know about the demise of eminent music composer and lyrist Swarup Nayak. His lyrics and work will continue occupying a special place in the hearts of the listeners. Nayak will be remembered for his valuable contribution to Odia film industry. May his soul rest in peace."</p>.<p>Patnaik also announced that he will be cremated on Saturday with full state honours.</p>
<p>Bhubaneswar: Popular Odia music director and lyricist Swarup Nayak died at his residence in Cuttack after a prolonged illness, family members said.</p>.<p>Nayak, 76, was suffering from throat cancer for the last few months, they said on Friday.</p>.<p>He had composed music for 41 Odia films including <em>'Hira Nila</em>', '<em>Bagula Baguli', 'Lal Paan Bibi', 'Jahaku Rakhibe Ananta</em>' and <em>'Ki Heba Sua Posile'</em>, and worked as a lyrist in 30 of those.</p>.<p>In a condolence message on X, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik said: "Saddened to know about the demise of eminent music composer and lyrist Swarup Nayak. His lyrics and work will continue occupying a special place in the hearts of the listeners. Nayak will be remembered for his valuable contribution to Odia film industry. May his soul rest in peace."</p>.<p>Patnaik also announced that he will be cremated on Saturday with full state honours.</p>