Bhubaneswar:27/6/25:(Ashok Palit)Throughout human history, the seven colors of the rainbow have been interpreted in different ways to describe philosophy, art, nature, and many other emotions. Sometimes these colors have been used as symbols of our cultural and spiritual life, and sometimes many earthly understandings and many otherworldly concepts have been depicted through these colors. Hidden in the interpretation of these ...

Bhubaneswar:26/6/25:Veteran Oriya film actor and writer-director Narayan Pati passed away today (25th June) at a hospital in Bhubaneswar. He was admitted to the hospital on June 24, 2025. His last film was Boura Hatabaksa. He had also acted in films made in other languages. Sujata Anand & Naryan Pati in Lakhe Shiva Puji Paichhi Pua (1994) A National School of Drama alumnus, ...

Bhubaneswar:11/3/25: Setting aside all speculations, Odia superstar and former MP Anubhav Mohanty tied the nuptial knot with journalist and author Jagrati Shukla, today. The wedding was solemnised outside the State in the presence of both the family members and close relatives. Several photos of the bride and groom exchanging garlands surfaced on social media. The couple is yet to divulge ...

Bhubaneswar:28/2/25:The Odia film industry and thousands of fans bid a tearful farewell to the legendary actor Uttam Mohanty on Friday. The beloved actor, who passed away late on Thursday evening while undergoing treatment for liver cirrhosis at Medanta Hospital in New Delhi, was cremated with national dignity at the Satyanagar crematorium in Bhubaneswar. The actor’s final rites were performed with ...

Bhubaneswar/New Delhi: 28/2/25:Renowned Odia actor Uttam Mohanty passed away while undergoing treatment at a hospital in Gurugram. He was 66. Mohanty dominated the Odia film industry throughout the 80s and 90s, playing a wide range of roles. He starred in more than 130 Odia films and acted in 30 Bengali films. He also appeared in a Hindi film, ‘Naya Zaher’. ...

Bhubaneswar:8/2/25:Veteran Ollywood actor Uttam Mohanty, who turned critical due to liver-related ailments, was airlifted in an air ambulance from Bhubaneswar airport to Medanta Hospital in Gurgaon for advanced treatment. This evening, the Commissionerate Police first brought Mr Mohanty to the airport through the Green Corridor by a private red ambulance. There, he was shifted to Gurgaon Medanta Hospital in a ...

Bhubaneswar, 29th January: Odisha’s film industry has a glorious past and a promising future, said Minister of Industries, Skill Development & Technical Education, Shri Sampad Chandra Swain. Speaking at the Utkarsh Odisha – Make in Odisha Conclave held at Janata Maidan, Bhubaneswar, the industry minister Shri Sampad  Swain highlighted the significant progress of Odia cinema since the release of the first ...

Bhubaneswar: 29/1/25:Renowned lyricist Brundaban Jena passes away at the age of 81 after suffering from a prolonged illness. He was undergoing treatment at ICU in SCB Medical College and Hospital. Mr.Jena was born onJanuary15,1944 at Chanchol village in the undivided Kendrapada district. He holds prestigious awards like Odia Sangeeta Akademi award, Odia Sahitya Akademi award, Utkal Sahitya Samman, Fakir GitiSahitya ...

Mumbai;24/10/24:Odia documentary film Mo Bou Mo Gaon(My Mother My Village)has been selected to be screened at 55IFFI, Goa. An eminent odia sound recordist from Mumbai’s film industry has made a documentary to pay tribute to his mother who, he said, was a great inspiration. The film depicts Once there was a small nondescript village with simple inhabitants, simple traditions, and ...

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 ...