BY  ASHOK PALIT One of the prime tasks of a responsible filmmaker i.e. most trenchant analysis of contemporary societal dilemmas, has been nearly mastered by Manmohan Mahapatra, arguably one of the pioneers of purposive new wave cinema. Not he, but his meticulously crafted characters loom large in all his films. Not the characters’ traits, qualifications, social class, showmanship or reputation, ...

Bhubaneswar:10/1/20: of Odia film ‘Mu Paradesi Chadhei’has hit the theater  on 10 th January,2020 across the state. The melodious tracks of the film have been sung by renowned Bollywood singers like Udit Narayan and Shaan and leading Ollywood singers Humane Sagar, Swayam Padhi, Dipti rekha padhi and Aseema Panda. The film casts Ardhendu and Anubha in the lead roles. Ollywood veterans Mihir ...

BHUBANESWAR:6/1/20: Eminent Odissi dancer Minati Mishra passed away on the wee hours of Monday at Switzerland. She was 91. Family sources said she was suffering from old-age ailments and recently suffered a leg injury due to fall. She is survived by her son Sabitava Mishra. Considered one of the pioneers of Odissi movement in the State, Mishra was also the ...

Cuttack:30/12/19: Veteran music director Purna Khuntia breathed his last at a private hospital in Cuttack early on Monday morning. He was 72. He is survived by wife Adityaprabha Prasad, two daughters, and a son. According to sources, Khuntia’s sugar level dropped last night following which his family members rushed him to a private hospital in Cuttack. However, doctors there declared him ...

Bhubaneswar:27/12/19:Barsha Priyadarshini will be back on the silver screen with a new Odia movie Queen, which will release in the second week of January 2020.The music release of the film was held at a hotel here on Thursday.Barsha hoped that the film Queen will be well appreciated by the audience.Jayjeet Das will play opposite Barsha in the new Odia film. ...

Mihir Ranjan Acharya,Director, Odia film PHERIAA come back. Output Head News7, Bhubaneswar I am speaking all these because I want to convey the message what are the interesting points those had been disturbing me to shape this story or film “PHERIAA Come Back”. The film has not come to public forum, hope very soon a preview screening is going to ...

Bhubaneswar:22/11/19:The mahurat of Odia upcoming film ‘Indrajal’ was held at a hotel in the capital city recently. Produced by RR Events, the romantic film features Devjani and Sambit in the lead roles. Devjani is coming back to the big screen with this film after a while. A unique fact about the story of ‘Indrajal’ is that the plot dwells upon a ...

Bhubaneswar:20/12/19: The Culture Department on Thursday presented the 30th Odisha State Film Awards to artists at a function held here at Utkal Mandap. Mihir Das was adjudged the best actor for film “Bhija Matira Swarga” while Archita Sahu got the best actress award for “Champion”. Culture Minister Jyoti Prakash Panigrahi presented the awards to the successful artists. Agriculture Minister Arun Sahu ...

Bhubaneswar:17/8/19: Odia film BISWARUPA has hit the theater on  13 th ,December,2019 across the state.The film is being produced by Biswajit Mishra under the banner of AB creation.The film has a relatively new lead cast — Biswaroop, Tanushka and Amrita — along with veteran actors Manoj Mishra and Sweta Acharya. Other actors include Shiv, Rock Patra, Jayagoswami, Debi Barik, Kali and child artist Omm and Mehendi.The film is being ...

Cuttack:13/12/19: Popular Ollywood actor Amlan Das got engaged on Sunday.Son of veteran Odia actor Mihir Das, he was engaged to Bhumika, a girl from a non-filmy background. The ring ceremony was held at Bhumika’s house at CDA Sector 8 here in the presence of family members from both sides.The wedding is scheduled for February 7. Amlan has acted in some ...