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This Raja, Zee Sarthak’s ‘Naali Bindu’ returns with powerful message for women

Bhubaneswar: Like previous Raja festivals, Zee Sarthak this year too amplified its conversation on menstrual awareness with its ongoing social

Odia movie ‘I Am Kalia’ audio released in Bhubaneswar; film to hit screens on July 4

Bhubaneswar: The audio release function of the Odia film ‘I Am Kalia’ was held recently amidst much fanfare and an
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theatre

‘Nyay Anyay’ – A gripping courtroom drama leaves audience on edge of their seats in Kolkata

Kolkata: Presented by Dhakuria Jitendra Smriti Chakro Group Theatre, ‘Nyay Anyay’ is a masterful adaptation of Agatha Christie’s ‘Witness for the Prosecution’, transformed for the Bengali stage by Satyaki Sarkar

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.

dance & Music

‘To Guruji With Love’ held in Delhi; disciples pay soulful tribute to Padma Shri Guru Mayadhar Raut

New Delhi: A moving homage through Odissi dance unfolded at Triveni Kala Sangam here as Jayantika Association presented ‘To Guruji With Love’, a heartfelt tribute to Padma Shri Guru Mayadhar

4th Padmavati Utsav dazzles Bhubaneswar; Leena Nanda honoured with Padmavati Samman

Bhubaneswar: The capital city witnessed a cultural extravaganza as the 4th edition of the Padmavati Utsav unfolded at Bhanjakala Mandap on Tuesday, hosted by the Sunaina Charitable Trust—an institution of

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

Cinema

Odia movie ‘I Am Kalia’ audio released in Bhubaneswar; film to hit screens on July 4

Bhubaneswar: The audio release function of the Odia film ‘I Am Kalia’ was held recently amidst much fanfare and an esteemed gathering at Press Club in Bhubaneswar on Wednesday. The

Bhubaneswar Film Festival 2025 kicks off, celebrates 19 classics across 10 languages

Bhubaneswar: The second edition of the Bhubaneswar Film Festival (BFF) rolled out the red carpet on June 6 at Jayadev Bhawan, ushering in four days of rich cinematic celebration under

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.