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Rich tribute paid to Guru Banamali Maharana on 85th birth anniversary in Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar: In an evening steeped in rhythm, reverence and nostalgia, Mardala maestro late Guru Banamali Maharana’s 85th birth anniversary was

‘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
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Abhinay Arts Rangmandal stages Premchand’s ‘Budhi Kaki’ in Patna, leaves audience spellbound

Patna: Abhinay Arts Rangmandal, one of leading theatre groups in Bihar, staged a deeply moving play ‘Budhi Kaki’ at Saint Xavier’s Public School auditorium here on May 17.The emotionally charged

‘Jaisa Tum Kaho’ staged in Rajasthan’s Jaipur, strikes a chord

Jaipur: The city theatre aficionados were in for a real treat on April 30 as ‘Jaisa Tum Kaho (As You Say)’, written by Jayavardhan, conceptualized and directed by Keshav Gupta,

When theatre holds a mirror: Jeevan Rekha’s ‘Andha Yug’ impresses audiences in Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar: Odisha has no shortage of theatre groups that bring nationally celebrated playwrights’ plays to local audiences, and Jeevan Rekha Theatre Group, a Bhubaneswar-based theatre group, stands tall among them.

Jeevan Rekha’s 3-day theatre festival ‘Rang Utsav’ from tomorrow in Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar: The city theatre aficionados are in for a treat as Jeevan Rekha, one of the premier theatre groups in India, is gearing up for its three-day theatre festival ‘Rang

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Sangeet Sudhakar Balakrushna Das’s 103rd birth anniversary celebrated in Bhubaneswar; Dr Sonal Mansingh honoured

Bhubaneswar: The Rabindra Mandap auditorium was on Saturday reverberated with Sangeet Sudhakar Balakrushna Das’s evergreen Odia classics such like ‘Bhuja Tale Rakha…’, ‘Bitilata Jamini…’, ‘Marama Tale…’ ‘Baulo Ki Kahibi Nua

19th ‘San Saa See Festival’ ends on high note in Odisha’s Balasore; music director Subash Ram felicitated

Balasore: The 19th annual ‘Sangeet Sadhana Seedhi’ festival, popularly known as ‘San Saa See Festival’, a confluence of classical music, organised by the Tabla department of Nrutya Sangeet Kala Mandir,

3rd Shankhanada Kala Samman Festival held in Bhubaneswar; Guru–disciple magic takes centre stage

Bhubaneswar: The third edition of ‘Shankhanada Kala Samman Festival’ was held with great fanfare at Rabindra Mandap here on Tuesday, attracting art lovers in large numbers. Organised by ‘Shankhanada’, one

‘Shraddhanjali Festival 2026’ held in New Delhi; homage paid to Guru Pravash Mohanty

New Delhi: As the sun dipped below the capital city’s horizon, the Stein Auditorium, India Habitat Center, Lodhi Road here was echoing with the rhythmic pulse of Odissi, Kathak and

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‘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

New Film Policy Soon: CM Mohan Charan Majhi promises big push for revival of Odia film industry

Bhubaneswar: Good news for Odia film industry as the state government is set to roll out a new Film Policy. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced this after holding an

A laugh riot in the making: Grand muhurat ceremony of “Na Baya” (Nine Mad Men) held in Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar: The auspicious ‘muhurat’ ceremony of Odia film “Na Baya” (Nine Mad Men) was held at the premises of Shri Shri Sankata Mochana Hanuman Temple near CRP Square in Bhubaneswar