Cuttack: Noted tablist and music director Radhakanta Nanda aka ‘Haribol’ passed away today. He was 63 years.

Family members said Radhakanta had been suffering from cancer. He died while undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Cuttack.

Recently the State government had conferred Odisha Sangeet Natak Akademi on Radhakanta.

Radhakanta had given music direction in hundreds of Odia cassettes. He is also credited for his music direction in Odia movie ‘Dadagiri’ and several other movies.

He is survived by his wife, two sons and daughter-in-laws.