Eminent Odia singer Geeta Pattnaik was admitted to a private hospital in Cuttack on Thursday after reportedly suffering a cerebral stroke. According to hospital sources, her condition is critical, and she is currently under intensive medical care in the ICU.
Sources said Pattnaik fell ill while attending a literary programme in Bhubaneswar, where she had been invited as a guest. Following a sudden deterioration in her health, she was immediately rushed to Capital Hospital for initial treatment. She was later shifted to a private hospital in Cuttack for advanced medical care.
Doctors reportedly diagnosed her condition as a cerebral stroke and placed her under round-the-clock observation. A team of specialist doctors is closely monitoring her health. No official medical bulletin had been issued by the hospital authorities at the time of filing this report.
Geeta Pattnaik is a highly respected figure in Odisha’s music and cultural landscape, renowned for her immense contribution to Odia music and literature over several decades. News of her hospitalisation has caused widespread concern among fellow artistes, admirers, and cultural organisations across the state.
Well-wishers and members of the cultural fraternity have been praying for her speedy recovery. Further updates on her health condition are awaited.
