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Kumkum Mohanty urges gurus to stick to tradition at Sampoorna Sadhika Dance Festival in Bhubaneswar
Bhubaneswar: Eminent Odissi exponent and Padma Shri awardee Smt. Kumkum Mohanty made a clarion call to the present generation of
Title of Sabyasachi Mishra’s upcoming film shortened to ‘Ananta’ amid public outcry
Bhubaneswar: The forthcoming Odia film starring Sabyasachi Mishra has officially changed its title from ‘Randi Pua Ananta’ to ‘Ananta’ following
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A dive into depths: Jeevan Rekha’s ‘Samudrare Rajahansi’ wows Bhubaneswar audience
Bhubaneswar: The capital’s theatre aficionados were in for a treat on Tuesday evening as Jeevan Rekha, one of the most celebrated theatre groups in Odisha, staged the hauntingly evocative play
‘Atitara Chhai’ staged in Bhubaneswar
Bhubaneswar: The city’s cultural connoisseurs gathered at Rabindra Mandap on April 13 evening to witness the staging of ‘Atitara Chhai’ under the Natyadhara programme — a monthly theatre initiative organised
Kalinga Natya Sangha observes World Theatre Day; ‘Hey Bhagaban’ staged
Bhubaneswar: Kalinga Natya Sangha on Thursday observed World Theatre Day. On this occasion, Shantikrupa, a member of the association, staged a play titled ‘Hey Bhagaban’ at Bhanjakala Mandap in Bhubaneswar.
27th National Kalinga Natya Mahotsav concludes in Bhubaneswar
Bhubaneswar: The five-day-long 27th National Kalinga Natya Mahotsav, organised by Satabdira Kalakar, one of the premier theatre groups in India, at Rabindra Mandap in Bhubaneswar concluded on Wednesday. After the
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Aradhana Nrutya Kendra marks a decade of dance with 10th ‘Nupur’ celebration in Dwarka
New Delhi: Aradhana Nrutya Kendra, a distinguished Odissi dance institution, celebrated its 10th annual day, ‘Nupur,’ with grandeur at Studio 21, Pacific D21 Mall, Dwarka, New Delhi. The event commenced
From free shows to valued art: Bhubaneswar hosts its first ticketed classical dance show ‘Pravritti’
Bhubaneswar: In a first, Odisha’s cultural capital, Bhubaneswar witnessed its first-ever ticketed classical dance performance, ‘Pravritti’, presented by ‘Samakalpa’—an initiative by two passionate dancers, Arpita Pany and Sonali Mohanty. The
Suravi’s 23rd Ekamra Nrutya Mahotsav Concludes in Bhubaneswar; Pranati Mohanty receives Suravi Samman
Bhubaneswar: The curtains came down on the 23rd edition of the Ekamra Nrutya Mahotsav with a grand finale of soul-stirring Odissi and electrifying Chhau performances at Utkal Rangamanch on Thursday.
Soulful flute and graceful Odissi recitals mark 3rd evening of 23rd Ekamra Nrutya Mahotsav in Bhubaneswar
Bhubaneswar: The third evening of the 23rd Ekamra Nrutya Mahotsav, a vibrant celebration of classical dance and music hosted by Suravi—one of India’s premier dance institutions—unfolded like poetry in motion
Cinema
Title of Sabyasachi Mishra’s upcoming film shortened to ‘Ananta’ amid public outcry
Bhubaneswar: The forthcoming Odia film starring Sabyasachi Mishra has officially changed its title from ‘Randi Pua Ananta’ to ‘Ananta’ following public concerns over the original title. The film, directed by
Odia cinema goes global: ‘Baghuni’ makes history as its poster unveiled at Cannes
Bhubaneswar: In a groundbreaking moment for Odisha’s film industry, the motion poster of the Odia feature film ‘Baghuni’ (Dance Like a Tiger) was unveiled at the 78th Cannes Film Festival.
Banichitra Award 2025: Theatre personality Ananta Mahapatra honoured with Lifetime Achievement Award; Ardhendu bags Best Actor
Bhubaneswar: The 57th anniversary of Odisha’s oldest monthly cine magazine Banichitra was celebrated with grandeur at Rabindra Mandap here on Wednesday. The festival, titled “Banichitra: Celebrating Odisha’s Excellence in Cinema,
‘Aajira Rebati’ sets for release in 34 halls today
Bhubaneswar: The highly anticipated Odia film ‘Aajira Rebati’, set to hit theaters today. The filmmakers are pulling out all the stops to generate buzz around the movie, leveraging social media