Akshaya Mohanty

Akshaya Mohanty
Akshaya Mohanty
Born	Akshaya Kumar Mohanty; 12 October 1936; Cuttack, Orissa, British India
Died	17 November 2002 (aged 66); Cuttack, Odisha, India
Nationality	Indian
Other names	Khoka Bhai
Alma mater	Stewart Science College ; Ravenshaw College ; Madhusudan Law College
Occupations	Singer; songwriter; composer; music director; lyricist; writer;
Years active	1956–2002
Spouse	Prabina Mohanty (m. 1967)
Children	2 Sons & 2 Daughters
Parents	Bichitrananda Mohanty; Subarna Manjari Mohanty;
	Musical career
Genres	Film scores; Folk music; Odissi music; Bhajan; Ballad Music; Non-film modern light songs; Playback Singing;
Labels	Saregama; T-Series (company);

Akshaya Mohanty, also known as Khoka Bhai, was an Indian singer, lyricist, composer, musician and writer in Odia. He has contributed Odia bhajans, Odissi songs, folk songs, film and non-film modern light songs in Odisha on contemporary themes and ballads based on popular legends in Odisha.

Life history

Early life

Akshaya Mohanty was born to Bichitrananda Mohanty and Subarna Manjari Mohanty at Cuttack on 12 October 1936. Mohanty had no formal training in music. At the age of 22 in 1956, he joined Government services in his home city Cuttack, but quit after seven years in 1963. He became an approved lyricist in All India Radio, Cuttack in 1956. By 1959 he became an approved composer in All India Radio.^[1]

Family

He was married to Prabina Mohanty in 1967. He has two sons and two daughters. His son Chitrabhanu Mohanty is a stage singer.

Career

Akshaya recorded his first song Gadiala Bhai Dharichhi Sura Re in 50s. His first song as a playback singer was Gori Gori Gori in the 1959 Odia movie Maa. He has sung songs in 129 Odia films.

In 1965, he composed music for the movie Malajanha, directed by Odia filmmaker, Nitai Palit. A song from the movie Rakata Talamala went on to top the charts. He composed music for 75 movies. He has experimented with themes, words and in recording and producing special sound effects. Some of his experiments include starting a new cult of ballads in Odia, based on popular legends, such as Kanchi Abhijana, Randipua Ananta, and Konaraka Gatha. He also recorded a popular drama, Patent Medicine, that went on to win the best radio drama award from All India Radio. Some of his popular songs are 'Kene Gheni Jauchha Jagannathanku', 'Saata Daria Paare', 'He Phaguna Tume', 'Raja Jhia Sange', 'Rakata Tala Mala', 'Chakori Jhara'anaa Luha'. Akshaya Mohanty also has acted in 3 movies e.

As a music composer

He composed music in 75 films.

Mala Janha
Kie Kahar
Sansar
Jajabara
Naga Phasa
Taapoi
Jhili Mili
Nijhum Ratira Sathi
Shree Jagannath
Kie Jite Kie Hare
Ashanta Graha
Mahasati Sabitree
Swapna Sagar
Danda Balunga
Jai Phula
Jaga Hatare Pagha
Sankha Sindura
Mamata Mage Moola
Nala Damayanti
Baje Bainshi Nache Ghungura
Chaka Bhaunree
Sabu Mayare Baya
Eai Aama Sanshara
Karunamaya
Badhu Nirupama
Eai Ta Duniya
Tunda Baida
Jor Jar Mulak Taar
Thilli Jhia Heli Bohu
Suna Chadhei
Kurukshetra
Papa Punya
Pua Mora Kala Thakura
Mamata Ra Dori
Chaka Akhi Sabu Dekhuchi
Bidhira Bidhana
Aasuchi Mo Kalia Suna
Daiba Daudi
Chaka Dola Karuchi Lila
Thakura Achhanti Choubahaku
Paradesi Chadhei
Kalia Bharasa
Ama Ghara Ama Sansar
Hasa Luha Bhara Dunia
To Binu Anya Gati Nahin
Kotie Manisha Gotie Jaga
Kapala Likhana
Bhisma Pratigyan
Suna Bhauja
Rakhile Siba Mariba Kie
Lakhsmana Rekha
Pua Mora Jagatajita
Jai Jagannatha

Albums

Ahuti (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
All Time Greats Akshaya Mohanty
Oriya Songs Akshaya Mohanty
Ago Moro Phularani
Songs From The Land Of Jagannath
Jajabara
Mo Pati Mo Debata
Modern Oriya Songs - Akshyaya Mohanty
Uttam Uttam (Remix)
Modern Oriya Songs - Akshaya Mohanty
Nyay Chakara - Kartabya
Kapaala Likhana
Pathara Khashila Bada Deularu
Jai Jagannatha
Danda Balunga
Oriya Songs - Akshay Mohanty
Sankhamandala
Pardesi Chadhei - Jaa Debi Sarba Bhutedhu
Jaga Hatare Pagha
Mukti Tirtha
Oriya Modern Songs - Akshay Mohanty
Oriya Modern Songs
Oriya Songs : Akshyaya Mohanty
Maa Mati Mamata
Devotional Songs By Akshaya Mohanty
Jajabara Ory
Paap Punya
Kali Gori
Suna Chadhei
Oriya Devotional Songs - Akshaya Mohanty

Popular songs

Light/Romantic

Gadiala Bhai Dharichhi Sura Re
Smruti Tume
Bayasara Krushnachuda
Tahun Kanji Gala
Udi Udi Udi Ja Re Udi
Ja Ja Re Bhasi Bhasi Ja
Raja Jhia Sange
Ba Ba Re Capital
Punyara Nadi Tire
Abujha Priyatama
Nadira Nama Alasakanya
Sabi Sabi Tu To Mora
Alo Ratani
He Faguna Tume Gala Pare Pare
Nanda Mundia Driver
Sakalara Gadi
Bandhu Re Anide Anide Mote
Baby Eka Gelha Jhia
Gori Gori Gori
Rakata Talamala
Tik Tik Tik Ghanta Chale
Ei Chumki (Duet)
Rangabati Re Rangabati
Abujha Priayatama
Phulei Rani Saja Phula
Jajabara Mana Mora
Chhapi Chhapi Basanto Rati
Rail Gadi Jauchhi Gadi
Sata Daria Pari Re
Chandrama Eka Chandana Bindu
Chandramailli Hase
Ae E E Alo Alo Mani
Rati Je Khoje
Ei rum Juhum Jhum Jhum Nupura
Kalankita Ei Nayaka
Hasa Ta Lakhye Tanka
Sabi Sabi Tu Ta Mora
Udigale Gendalia Jhadi Dela Para
Boula Hebi Nahin
Tu Ki Buli Baharilu Sahara
Mathia Re Gote Kana
Kali Gori Dihen Gadhei
Thik Tori Pari Jhia Tie
Jataka Padichhi

Bhajans (Devotional)

Eka To Bhakata Jibana
Kene Gheni Jauchha Jagannathanku
Olata Brukhye Khelucchi
Adhagadha Diankara
Dasavatara (Gita Govinda)
Srikrushnara Banshi Swana Suni
Jaya Jaya Jagannatha
Seta Bhakat Bhabare Bandhare

Popular Ballads

Kanchi Abhijana
Randipua Ananta
Konarak Gatha

Awards

Mohanty on a 2023 stamp of India

Jayadeva Award: The highest state award in movies
State Award for best playback singer seven times
State Award for best composer twice
Many Awards from Orissa Cinecritic Association

Writing

Aneswata Rani (Collection of short stories)
Bichara (Collection of short stories)
Nagna Monalisa (Collection of short stories)
Ba Ba Re America (Travelogue)
Aryadasara Atmalipi (Semi-autobiographical)
Aryadasara Sheshalipi (Semi-autobiographical)
Bamapanthi (Novel)
Aphera Nadi (Novel)
Gayaka (Novel)
Jaya Nuhen Jaya (Novel)
Gotie Kuhu, Aneka Uhu (Novel)

References

^ "Akshayamahanty.com". Archived from the original on 25 March 2012. Retrieved 23 February 2012.

External links

[Akshaya-1] "Akshayamahanty.com". Archived from the original on 25 March 2012. Retrieved 23 February 2012.

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