Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi inaugurated the 10th Film Preservation and Restoration Workshop–2025 at Kalabhumi, Bhubaneswar, calling for collective efforts to preserve Odisha’s cinematic legacy. Emphasising the cultural importance of film preservation, he said, “Our Odia cinema is a symbol of our cultural heritage. Many memories are associated with it. When we are trying…
New Delhi: The 71st National Film Awards turned Vigyan Bhawan into a stage of pride and celebration as President of India, Droupadi Murmu, conferred honours on some of the brightest talents of Indian cinema. From standing ovations to emotional tributes, the evening reflected the power of films to shape hearts and unite the nation. The…
Bhubaneswar: Taking Odia cinema to the global stage, Amartya Bhattacharyya’s feature film LAHARI has earned a coveted selection at the 20th Tasveer Film Festival in Seattle, USA—the world’s only Oscar-qualifying South Asian film festival. The film will be screened on October 8, marking a proud moment for Odisha’s film industry. LAHARI, which hit theaters across…
New Delhi: Renowned Malayalam superstar Mohanlal has been named the recipient of the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award 2023, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting announced on Saturday. The 65-year-old actor and filmmaker will be honoured at the 71st National Film Awards ceremony on September 23. In its announcement, the Ministry said, “On the recommendation of…
Singapore/Guwahati: Legendary Assamese singer and music icon Zubeen Garg has tragically passed away at the age of 52 after a scuba diving accident in Singapore, according to reports. The sudden demise of the versatile artist has left fans across India, particularly in Assam and the Northeast, in deep shock and mourning. Widely celebrated as the…
Bhubaneswar: You can have an idea, but may not execute it. You can execute someone else’s idea so perfectly that you become a pioneer. Odia film Lahari, that’s hitting the theatres on September 12 (Friday) across Odisha, brings to the celluloid a transformative story, germinated and nourished in the rural belts of this state that’s…
Bhubaneswar: The State-Level Gotipua Dance Festival began today at the Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra Odissi Research Centre, celebrating Odisha’s age-old dance tradition. The three-day festival, organised with the support of the Odia Language, Literature & Culture Department in collaboration with the Research Centre, Odisha Sangeet Natak Akademi, and Lokakala Sangha, will continue till 1st September. As…
Bhubaneswar: Two Odia films — Puskara and The Sea and Seven Villages — have earned national recognition at the 71st National Film Awards. Puskara, directed by Subhransu Das, bagged the award for Best Odia Feature Film. Based on the Odia novel Nadabindu by author Shankar Tripathy, the film traces the life of its protagonist Neelakantha…
New Delhi: The winners of the 71st National Film Awards for the year 2023 were announced today, recognizing outstanding achievements in Indian cinema. This edition saw 332 entries in the feature film category, 115 non-feature films, along with 27 books and 16 critics’ submissions. The critically acclaimed film ‘12th Fail’ won the Best Feature Film…
Mumbai: With the National Film Awards around the corner, speculation is rife that actor Vikrant Massey is set to be honoured with the Best Actor award for his critically acclaimed performance in 12th Fail. The buzz has been confirmed by film industry insiders, as reported by senior journalist Subhash K Jha. Sources close to the…
