“Ja re Bhasi Bhasi Ja, Nauka Mora Bhasija
Mahandira Nila Dheu re Nachi Nachi tu Bhasija”
One of the most listened Odia songs ever. Who doesn’t remember the legendary man behind this famous song ? Well, he doesn’t need any introduction. He is among those singers of Odisha whose contribution to the music industry can never be forgotten. Yes! He is none other than Akshaya Kumar Mohanty aka Khoka Bhai.
He became a professional musician early in his career and survived on music for his livelihood. Soon his music was noticed by people and he started gaining popularity. He introduced ‘modernity’ to Odia music which till then was strongly embedded in classical Odissi and folk music. Khoka Bhai’s modern songs, through his non-film albums, gained him the title of “The Father of Modern Odia Music”.
Some of the famous timeless songs of Khoka Bhai are still played in gatherings, parties, tea stalls, markets, shops, etc. His famous song “Ei je bana lata pahada, aha re dise kede sundara” is the perfect song to enjoy while witnessing scenic landscapes. The song is still in the golden collections of Odia homes.
Akshay Mohanty was a pioneer of Odia romantic tracks like Smruti Tume, Bayasara Krushnachuda, Raja Jhia Sange Karithili Bhaba, Udi Udi Udi Ja re Udi, Abujha Priyatama, Chandramalli Hase, Chithi Mora Tiki Chadhei, Hey Faguna Tume Gala Pare Pare, Jajabara Mana Mora, etc.
One of the funniest tracks penned by him, “Kabata khola priye, Mu tamara siye” still remains an all-time favourite of many Odia music lovers even now. The song was about a drunken husband who messed with his wife. His khatti song has the potential to make you laugh, like the song “Premikara Bari Ade Baidanka”– a lover is struggling to meet her partner in her backyard amid wild bushes. Being a Cuttackia, Khoka Bhai expresses his love for the city in one of his songs, Kataki Sandha – the chronicle of a bull roaming fearlessly in Cuttack city during Dussehra.
He managed to shape locals’ taste and gave them the music they wanted to hear. ‘Punyara Nadi Tire‘ (On the Bank of the River of Virtue) and ‘Kalankita Ei Nayaka‘ (This Disgraced Protagonist) are some of the prime examples and living proof of his musical excellence.
His Achievements:
Akshaya Mohanty has penned over 4,000 songs, sung over 8,000 songs and composed music in more than 106 feature films. His literary works also include 100 short stories and 12 novels.
He was accorded Jayadeva Award, the highest state award in movies,Odisha State Award for best playback singer, Odisha State Award for the best composer, besides he was also adorned with various awards and accolades from Orissa Cinecritic Association, state institutions and district level associations. The popularity of his music helped the Odia film industry achieve sustainability and growth.
Akshaya Mohanty is no doubt the pride of Cuttack as well as Odisha. His music gave box office success and made the movies extra special for the audience. Khoka Bhai’s prolific writings and works inspired Odisha’s youth to take up music and literature seriously as a career. His evergreen songs are still ruling the hearts of Odia people across the globe.
Check out some of his evergreen tracks:
Punya ra Nadi Tire:
Premikara Bari Ade Baidanka:
Kabata khola priye, Mu tamara siye:
Ei je bana lata pahada, aha re dise kede sundara:
Kataki Sandha:
Ja re Bhasi Bhasi Ja:
“Ja re Bhasi Bhasi Ja, Nauka Mora Bhasija
Mahandira Nila Dheu re Nachi Nachi tu Bhasija”
One of the most listened Odia songs ever. Who doesn’t remember the legendary man behind this famous song ? Well, he doesn’t need any introduction. He is among those singers of Odisha whose contribution to the music industry can never be forgotten. Yes! He is none other than Akshaya Kumar Mohanty aka Khoka Bhai.
He became a professional musician early in his career and survived on music for his livelihood. Soon his music was noticed by people and he started gaining popularity. He introduced ‘modernity’ to Odia music which till then was strongly embedded in classical Odissi and folk music. Khoka Bhai’s modern songs, through his non-film albums, gained him the title of “The Father of Modern Odia Music”.
Some of the famous timeless songs of Khoka Bhai are still played in gatherings, parties, tea stalls, markets, shops, etc. His famous song “Ei je bana lata pahada, aha re dise kede sundara” is the perfect song to enjoy while witnessing scenic landscapes. The song is still in the golden collections of Odia homes.
Akshay Mohanty was a pioneer of Odia romantic tracks like Smruti Tume, Bayasara Krushnachuda, Raja Jhia Sange Karithili Bhaba, Udi Udi Udi Ja re Udi, Abujha Priyatama, Chandramalli Hase, Chithi Mora Tiki Chadhei, Hey Faguna Tume Gala Pare Pare, Jajabara Mana Mora, etc.
One of the funniest tracks penned by him, “Kabata khola priye, Mu tamara siye” still remains an all-time favourite of many Odia music lovers even now. The song was about a drunken husband who messed with his wife. His khatti song has the potential to make you laugh, like the song “Premikara Bari Ade Baidanka”– a lover is struggling to meet her partner in her backyard amid wild bushes. Being a Cuttackia, Khoka Bhai expresses his love for the city in one of his songs, Kataki Sandha – the chronicle of a bull roaming fearlessly in Cuttack city during Dussehra.
He managed to shape locals’ taste and gave them the music they wanted to hear. ‘Punyara Nadi Tire‘ (On the Bank of the River of Virtue) and ‘Kalankita Ei Nayaka‘ (This Disgraced Protagonist) are some of the prime examples and living proof of his musical excellence.
His Achievements:
Akshaya Mohanty has penned over 4,000 songs, sung over 8,000 songs and composed music in more than 106 feature films. His literary works also include 100 short stories and 12 novels.
He was accorded Jayadeva Award, the highest state award in movies,Odisha State Award for best playback singer, Odisha State Award for the best composer, besides he was also adorned with various awards and accolades from Orissa Cinecritic Association, state institutions and district level associations. The popularity of his music helped the Odia film industry achieve sustainability and growth.
Akshaya Mohanty is no doubt the pride of Cuttack as well as Odisha. His music gave box office success and made the movies extra special for the audience. Khoka Bhai’s prolific writings and works inspired Odisha’s youth to take up music and literature seriously as a career. His evergreen songs are still ruling the hearts of Odia people across the globe.
Check out some of his evergreen tracks:
Punya ra Nadi Tire:
Premikara Bari Ade Baidanka:
Kabata khola priye, Mu tamara siye:
Ei je bana lata pahada, aha re dise kede sundara:
Kataki Sandha:
Ja re Bhasi Bhasi Ja:
