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Odia Film ‘Daman’ Team Received Rajat Kamal (Regional)at the 70th National Film Awards

Newdelh:8/10/24:Odia Film ‘Daman’ Team Received Rajat Kamal from the President of India  as Best Odia Film (Regional)at the 70th National Film Awards

The Odia film “Daman,” starring Babushaan Mohanty, has garnered significant recognition by winning the Best Odia Film award at the 70th National Film Awards for 2022. This accolade includes the prestigious Rajat Kamal and a cash prize of ₹2 lakh. The film, which was released on November 4, 2022, was written and directed by Vishal Mourya and Debi Prasad Lenka.

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Set in 2015, “Daman” tells the compelling story of a young doctor, Dr. Siddharth Mohanty, portrayed by Babushaan Mohanty, who is posted to a remote area in Odisha’s Malkangiri district, infamous for Naxal activities and lack of basic facilities. The film, inspired by true events, focuses on Dr. Mohanty’s struggle to combat malaria in this challenging environment. The Odisha government declared the film tax-free due to its impactful narrative.

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“Daman” not only showcased the resilient spirit of a doctor battling a deadly disease in a dangerous setting but also revitalized the Odia film industry by emphasizing original storytelling. The movie’s recognition at the National Film Awards underscores its importance and impact in both the regional and national film landscape.

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Ashok Palit has completed his graduation from Upendranath College Soro, Balasore and post graduation from Utkal University in Odia Language and literture.. He has also carved out a niche for himself as a scribe of eminence after joining the profession in 1988. He is also an independent media production professional. He brings loads of experience to Advanced Media, Ashok Palit as a cineaste has been active in film criticism for over three decades. As a film society activist, he soared to eminence for his profound commitment to the art film appreciation and aesthetics of cinema. His mode of discourse is often erudite but always lucid and comprehensible marked by a perfect acumen so rare in the field. A film aesthete with an immense fond of critical sensibilities, he wrote about growth and development of odia cinema in New Indian Express, The Times of India, The Hindustan Times, The Asian Age and Screen. He has been working as an Editor for Cine Samaya from 2002-2004.. He had made solid contribution on cinema in many odia Dailies and weekly such as Samaj, Prajatantra, Dharatri, Samaya, Satabadi, and weekly Samaya.
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