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Satabdira Kalakar launches Golden Jubilee celebrations; play ‘Harmonium’ staged at Bhanjakala Mandap in Bhubaneswar
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s one of the pioneering theatre institutions ‘Satabdira Kalakar’ on Friday celebrated its grand Golden Jubilee at Bhanjakala Mandap

23rd Ekamra Nrutya Mahotsav set to enthrall art lovers in Bhubaneswar from April 21
Bhubaneswar: The temple city is all set to sway to the rhythms of classical dance and music as the 23rd
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‘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

Satabdira Kalakar’s theatre festival: Bharatendu Natya Akademi presents Karna’s saga with a contemporary touch, wins audience’s heart
Bhubaneswar: Drawing inspiration from Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore’s ‘Karna-Kunti Sambad’, the play “Karna Gatha”, staged on the fourth evening of Satabdira Kalakar’s 27th National Kalinga Natya Mahotsav at Rabindra Mandap here
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Chinta O Chetana’s 48th Baishakhi Festival Kicks Off in Bhubaneswar with a Cultural Extravaganza
Bhubaneswar: The curtains rose on the 48th edition of the Baishakhi Festival, organised by cultural outfit Chinta O Chetana, at Rabindra Mandap on Tuesday evening with a vibrant showcase of

Utkal University of Culture’s ‘Sanskruti Bichitra’ returns, leaves audience mesmerized
Bhubaneswar: Utkal University of Culture on Thursday organised its own cultural programme ‘Sanskruti Bichitra’ at Rabindra Mandap in Bhubaneswar. Earlier, the programme was reportedly being held at regular intervals. But,

Mrudugunjan’s 5th Saptaranga Festival held in Bhubaneswar
Bhubaneswar: The 5th edition of Saptaranga, an evening of classical dance, organised by Mrudugunjan, was held at Bhanjakala Mandap in Bhubaneswar on March 31. This reviewer, in his 30-year-long journalism

3rd Nabanuraag Festival kicks off in Bhubaneswar
Bhubaneswar: The third edition of Nabanuraag Festival kicked off at Rabindra Mandap in Bhubaneswar on Monday. The festival with a tagline ‘A festival of dance and music’ is organised by
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‘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

Historic moment for Odia cinema: Screening of ‘ChaariKaandha’ held in Belgium
Bhubaneswar: In a groundbreaking moment for Odia cinema, the Odia Cultural Association of Belgium (OCAB) hosted a historic screening of the Odia social comedy-drama ‘ChaariKaandha’ in Brussels on March 23,

Odia film Chakranta’s title and star cast revealed
Bhubaneswar: Get ready for a gripping tale of love, loss, and self-discovery as Laksheswar Productions proudly presents its upcoming first Odia film, ‘Chakranta’. The movie’s title and star cast were

Papu Pom Pom starrer Odia film Dustbin’s grand audio release takes place in Bhubaneswar
Bhubaneswar: The audio launch of Papu Pom Pom’s upcoming movie ‘Dustbin’ was held at a grand event at Kanika Galleria Mall in Bhubaneswar on Wednesday. The grand audio launch was