The Odisha government’s recent announcement that it plans to redevelop the nearly four decades old Kalinga Studio has been hailed by the Odia film and TV fraternity.
The Odisha government’s recent announcement that it plans to redevelop the nearly four decades old Kalinga Studio has been hailed by the Odia film and TV fraternity. Once the pride of the state’s film industry, the studio was devastated by the 1999 super cyclone and has since been a mere shadow of its glorious self.
So when the state government announced a `200-crore package to turn the studio complex into a state-of-the-art film and entertainment hub last week, everyone praised the move. “When there’s good infrastructure in our city, we’ll definitely shoot here. I’ll surely shoot my films here also once the revamped studio is ready. It will make things easier for us and also help us cut production cost,” said filmmaker Nila Madhab Panda.
Mahurat of upcoming Odia film, Bhoka, was held at Bhanjakala Mandap in the city recently amidst the presence of its cast and crew and several eminent people.
Mahurat of upcoming Odia film, Bhoka, was held at Bhanjakala Mandap in the city recently amidst the presence of its cast and crew and several eminent people. Acclaimed sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik, Kuna Tripathy, chairman, Odisha Film Development Corporation (OFDC) and Ranjan Das, director-cum- additional secretary, Odia Language, Literature and Culture department were present at the auspicious event.
“The mahurat was held today and all team members were present on this occasion. The eminent personalities wished good luck to the team. The shooting will start soon and it will be held at various places in and around the city,” said Pranay Jethi, creative head of the project.
Odia celebs wished their fans on the occasion of Saraswati Puja. They shared messages on social media and wished for happiness, health and knowledge for all on this occasion.
Odia celebs wished their fans on the occasion of Saraswati Puja. They shared messages on social media and wished for happiness, health and knowledge for all on this occasion.
Filmmaker Nila Madhab Panda prayed goddess Saraswati to bless everyone. “May the goddess bless all with happiness, good health and knowledge. Wishing everyone a blessed Basant Panchami,” wrote Panda.
Singer Abhijeet Mishra posted a video of him singing the Saraswati bandana. His mesmerising voice enthralled his fans. He also prays the goddess to bless everyone.