Cinema of Odisha Current Affairs, GK & News

Halkaa wins Grand Prix de Montreal award at 21st Festival International du Film Pour Enfants de Montréal Film (FIFEM)

National Award-winning Odia filmmaker Nila Madhab Panda’s upcoming movie “Halkaa” has bagged the Grand Prix de Montreal award at the 21st Festival International du Film Pour Enfants de Montréal Film (FIFEM). “Halkaa” was selected among 7 international children’s films from different countries in the official competition of the festival. The film is a take on ..

Topics: Cinema of India • Cinema of Odisha • Halkaa • Indian culture • Indian films • Nila Madhab Panda • Shorey

Sarat Mohanty, veteran film actor passes away

Sarat Mohanty (88), the Veteran Odia film actor, has passed away in Balasore, Odisha on March 3, 2018. The comedian, a native of Khirkona, had acted in a number of Odia films. He acted in the film Laxmi released in 1962. Other hit films in which he acted are: Amadabata,, Kaa, Stree, Puja Phula, Bhulihuena, ..

Topics: Balasore • Cinema of Odisha • Culture of Odisha • Indian culture • Languages of India • Odia language • Odisha State Film Awards • Ollywood • Uttam Mohanty

Arabinda Muduli, noted bhajan singer passes away

Arabinda Muduli (56), the noted Odia Bhajan singer, musician and lyricist, has passed away in Bhubaneswar, Odisha on March 1, 2018. Having rendered over 3,000 songs, Muduli would be remembered for his hit bhajans like Kala Saante Acha Kemante and Jaga Pain Niti Mali Phula. He was a devotee of lord Jagannath and sang only ..

Topics: Akshaya Mohanty • Arabinda • Arabinda Muduli • Bhajan • Bhakti movement • Bhikari Bal • Cinema of Odisha • Culture of Odisha • Indian culture • Languages of India • Odia language • Ollywood