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‘Debasmruti 2026’ held in Bhubaneswar; celebrates Guru Debaprasad Das’s enduring legacy

Bhubaneswar: A rich tapestry of Odissi dance on Sunday unfolded at Bhanjakala Mandap as Tridhara, a premier institution dedicated to

Odia film ‘Diary’: Teaser and music launched; create a buzz ahead of Raja release

Bhubaneswar: In a star-studded evening, the teaser and music of the upcoming Odia film Diary were unveiled in grand style
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Curtains Fall on Bidyakanak’s National Theatre Festival in Bhubaneswar; ‘Raktakarabi’ captivates theatre lovers

Bhubaneswar: The curtains came down on the five-day National Theatre Festival, organized at Rabindra Mandap here by Bidyakanak Srujananusthana, a city-based socio-cultural organization, on Wednesday but not before leaving theatre

Bidyakanak’s National Theatre Fest in Bhubaneswar: Nipa Rangmandali’s ‘Shikasta’ holds mirror to ego and loneliness

Bhubaneswar: A spellbinding Hindi two hander ‘Shikasta’ by Nipa Rangmandali was staged on the fourth evening of National Theatre festival, organized by Bidyakanak Srujananusthana, at Rabindra Mandap in Bhubaneswar on

Utkal University of Culture students breathe fresh life into Greek Classic ‘Oedipus’ at Bidyakanak’s theatre festival in Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar: The third evening of Bidyakanak Srujananusthana-organised five-day National Theatre Festival at Rabindra Mandap here turned into a gripping celebration of classical tragedy as the students of Drama department of

Bidyakanak’s National Theatre Festival in Bhubaneswar: Guwahati’s Seagull Theatre stages ‘Din Ke Andhere’, leaves audience spellbound

Bhubaneswar: Written by revolutionary Spanish poet-playwright Federico Garcia Lorca in 1936, the play ‘The House of Bernarda Alba’ still hit home with startling force. That realization dawned on me while

dance & Music

‘Debasmruti 2026’ held in Bhubaneswar; celebrates Guru Debaprasad Das’s enduring legacy

Bhubaneswar: A rich tapestry of Odissi dance on Sunday unfolded at Bhanjakala Mandap as Tridhara, a premier institution dedicated to preserving and promoting the distinctive style of legendary Guru Debaprasad

9th Guru Debaprasad Das Samman Utsav held in Bhubaneswar; Guru Puspita Mishra receives 9th Debaprasad Das Samman

Bhubaneswar: Bhanjakala Mandap here on May 30 came alive as ‘Nrutyarchana’, the Odissi dance institution established by Guru Suresh Kumar Khuntia in 2006, hosted its 9th Guru Debaprasad Das Samman

Kokila Dance and Music Academy celebrates 5th Foundation Day on high note in Bhubaneswar, showcases young talents

Bhubaneswar: Kokila Dance and Music Academy (KDMA) brought the curtains down on its two-day fifth Foundation Day celebrations with a high note at Bhanjakala Mandap in Bhubaneswar on Saturday evening.

Kokila Dance and Music Academy observes 5th Annual Festival; Guru Aruna Mohanty receives 1st ‘Kokila Samman’

Bhubaneswar: Kokila Dance and Music Academy pulled out all stops at its fifth Foundation Day Festival, instituting Kokila Samman and conferring the maiden honour on Padma Shree Dr Aruna Mohanty

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Odia film ‘Diary’: Teaser and music launched; create a buzz ahead of Raja release

Bhubaneswar: In a star-studded evening, the teaser and music of the upcoming Odia film Diary were unveiled in grand style at Adilaxmi Convention on Sunday. The entire star cast and

Psychological murder mystery ‘Memsaab’ releases; here’s its review

Bhubaneswar: The much-awaited thriller suspense movie ‘Memsaab’ has finally hit theatres with its premier held at PVR, Kalpana Square, Bhubaneswar on May 22. Several prominent producers, directors, and technicians from

‘Mana Mora Kagaja Gudi’ set for premiere on Zee Sarthak on May 24

Bhubaneswar: In the ever-changing landscape of Ollywood and Odia entertainment, only a handful of films manage to leave a lasting emotional impact. One such romantic drama, ‘Mana Mora Kagaja Gudi’,

‘Banichitra Samman 2026’ presented in Bhubaneswar; Sabyasachi and Archita steal the show

Bhubaneswar: The glittering 58th Banichitra Samman 2026 turned Rabindra Mandap here into a celebration of Odia cinema on Monday, with actor Sabyasachi Mishra and Archita Sahoo walking away with ‘Best