The Odisha government has announced the winners of the prestigious State Film Awards for the years 2020, 2021, and 2022. The awards, spanning 32 categories, celebrate excellence in Odia cinema and honor contributions to the industry. The announcement was made at a press conference held at Sanskriti Bhawan in Bhubaneswar by Suryabanshi Suraj, Minister of Odia Language, Literature & Culture.
The 2022 awards saw the critically acclaimed movie Daman clinch the title of Best Film, while actor Babusan Mohanty bagged the Best Actor award for his stellar performance in the film. In the same year, Lopamudra Mishra was honored as the Best Actress for her remarkable role in the film Baura Hata Baksha. For 2021, the award for Best Film went to Pratikshya, a film that resonated with audiences and critics alike. The year 2020’s winners included several notable contributions, although the specific films awarded were not highlighted in this announcement.
The prestigious Mohan Sunder Deb Goswami Award, instituted by the Odia Language, Literature & Culture Department, honors individuals for lifetime contributions to Odia cinema.
The Minister said film director Anant Mohapatra would be conferred with the ‘Mohan Sunder Deb Goswami’ award for 2020. Mohapatra was selected for the award for his lifelong contributions to the cinema industry. The award is instituted by the Odia Language, Literature and Culture department. Similarly, Odia filmmakers Srinibas Mohapatra and Jairam Samal will be presented with the ‘Mohan Sunder Deb Goswami’ award for 2021 and 2022 respectively. The award includes Rs 5 lakh in cash and a citation.
The awards recognize the creative and technical talents that continue to enrich Odia cinema. The Minister emphasized the importance of supporting regional cinema and its role in preserving and promoting Odia culture and storytelling. The winners across all categories will be honored at a grand ceremony, the date for which will be announced soon.
The Odisha government has announced the winners of the prestigious State Film Awards for the years 2020, 2021, and 2022. The awards, spanning 32 categories, celebrate excellence in Odia cinema and honor contributions to the industry. The announcement was made at a press conference held at Sanskriti Bhawan in Bhubaneswar by Suryabanshi Suraj, Minister of Odia Language, Literature & Culture.
The 2022 awards saw the critically acclaimed movie Daman clinch the title of Best Film, while actor Babusan Mohanty bagged the Best Actor award for his stellar performance in the film. In the same year, Lopamudra Mishra was honored as the Best Actress for her remarkable role in the film Baura Hata Baksha. For 2021, the award for Best Film went to Pratikshya, a film that resonated with audiences and critics alike. The year 2020’s winners included several notable contributions, although the specific films awarded were not highlighted in this announcement.
The prestigious Mohan Sunder Deb Goswami Award, instituted by the Odia Language, Literature & Culture Department, honors individuals for lifetime contributions to Odia cinema.
The Minister said film director Anant Mohapatra would be conferred with the ‘Mohan Sunder Deb Goswami’ award for 2020. Mohapatra was selected for the award for his lifelong contributions to the cinema industry. The award is instituted by the Odia Language, Literature and Culture department. Similarly, Odia filmmakers Srinibas Mohapatra and Jairam Samal will be presented with the ‘Mohan Sunder Deb Goswami’ award for 2021 and 2022 respectively. The award includes Rs 5 lakh in cash and a citation.
The awards recognize the creative and technical talents that continue to enrich Odia cinema. The Minister emphasized the importance of supporting regional cinema and its role in preserving and promoting Odia culture and storytelling. The winners across all categories will be honored at a grand ceremony, the date for which will be announced soon.
