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Anubhav Mohanty was born on 24 December 1981 in Cuttack, Odisha, India. He is an actor and writer, known for Kali Sankar (2007), ACP Ranveer (2012) and Hata Dhari Chalutha (2013).

Sailendra Samantaray was born on 12 October 1996 in Cuttack, Odisha, India. He is an actor, known for Gupchup (2022), Trushna (2023) and Delivery Boy (2023).

Akshaya Mohanty was born on 12 October 1937 in Cuttack district, Orissa, India. He was a composer and actor, known for Jai Jagannath (2007), Malajanha (1965) and Jajabar (1975). He died on 17 November 2002 in Cuttack, Cuttack district, Orissa, India.

Shivani Sangita was born on 12 July 2000 in Cuttack, Odisha, India. She is an actress, known for Bidyarana (2022), Sister Sridevi (2017) and Ea Bi Gote Love Story (2021).

Subhas Chandra Bose was born on 23 January 1897 in Cuttack, Orissa Division, Bengal Presidency, British India. He is known for Adipurush (2023) and Dai Tôa kaigi (1943). He died on 17 August 1945 in Taipei, Taiwan.

Hemanta Das was born in 1934 in Khuranga, Cuttack district, Orissa, India. He was an actor and writer, known for Jajabar (1975), Kothachilo (1994) and Shesha Shrabana (1976). He died on 27 April 2010 in Cuttack, Cuttack district, Orissa, India.

Prashant Nanda was born on 2 May 1947 in Cuttack, Odisha, India. He is a writer and actor, known for Pooja (1981), Maa-o-Mamata (1980) and Mamata (1975).

Basant Nayak was born on 16 January 1937 in Cuttack, Orissa, India. Basant was a producer and writer, known for Naga Phasa (1977), Danda Balunga (1980) and Mo Kola To Jhulana (2001). Basant died on 27 June 2011 in Bhubaneswar, Orissa, India.

Hara Patnaik was born on 12 October 1958 in Cuttack, Odisha, India. He was an actor and director, known for Daiba Daudi (1990), Thank You Bhagban (2006) and Sathire (2004). He was married to Jharana Pattnaik and Jharana. He died on 13 January 2015 in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India.

Nityananda Palit, better known as Nitai Palit was born in Cuttack on 8 March, 1923 to Nagendranath Palit and Sarojini Devi

He completed his schooling in Ravenshaw collegiate school and was interested in drama and music from an early age, theatre attracted him.

He started off with writing, directing and producing dramas and plays and he acted in some of them., standing first in as many as 3 stage play competitions

His plays were recognized for their innovation and provided a break from age-old techniques which were prevalent at that time

Overtime he developed an interest in film-making

To achieve that end, he took upon the task to teach himself the various technicalities involved in movie-making, reading volume after volume of books about the various nuances of the art, developing a mastery over them. He never attended any film institute.

In 1954, he jointly directed a film, "Kedar-Gauri" with noted playwright Manoranjan Das. the film featured Bina Kumari, whom he later married, and Gour Ghosh.

With this boost to his confidence, he left theatre for good and joined film-making. In 1955, he independently directed the film, "Bhai Bhai", thus becoming the first Oriya film director. The film did well, thus starting a long and colorful journey.

In all, he directed 12 films, out of which he produced 3, 4 documentaries and 3 telefilms. He was also the writer of 9 film-stories, 16 screenplays and 4 documentary scripts.

In 1965,he received the President's Award from Mrs. Indira Gandhi for direction in his film "Malajanha". This was the first Oriya film ever to be awarded the 'Silver Lotus' for direction and is still considered a classic.

During his career he was awarded 'Best Director' by the govt. of Orissa four times, in 1972, 1975, 1977 and 1982.

Won the Orissa Sangeet Natak Academy Award in the year 1982

Was awarded the 'Jaydev Award' in 1982 by the Govt. of Orissa along with a cash award fro lifetime contribution to Oriya cinema.

In 1980, he set up his own production house 'Creative Movies Productions' and produced two movies- "Anurag" and "Raghu-Arakhita".

He was a family man and spent as much time as he could with his wife and six daughters. His hobbies included reading, poem-writing, sketching and playing the tabla.

He was active till the last. His film "Kichhi Aasa Kichhi Sapna" was in the process of being made when, on 26 July,1990, this great soul breathed his last, having fallen victim to a massive heart-attack. In his wake, he left a void that, perhaps, can never be filled. In his memory, a "Nitai Palit Award" is given each year to Oriya film personalities for their contribution to Oriya cinema. His legacy lives on.....

Swarup Nayak was born on 8 February 1947 in Cuttack, Orissa Province, British India. He was a composer and actor, known for I Love You (2004), Priya Mo Priya (2005) and Chakranta (2016). He was married to Niharika Sahu. He died on 27 October 2023 in Kataka, Odisha, India.

Sahu Samuel was born on 22 March 1918 in Cuttack, Orissa, India. He was an actor, known for Adina Megha (1970), Hira Nila (1984) and Lakshmi (1962). He died on 19 November 2000 in Cuttack, Cuttack district, Orissa, India.

Bhubaneshwar Misra was born on 15 July 1927 in Cuttack, Orissa, India. Bhubaneshwar was a composer, known for Samaya (1975), Galpa Helebi Sata (1976) and Babula (1985). Bhubaneshwar died on 7 May 1993 in Cuttack, Cuttack district, Orissa, India.

Biren Routrai was born on 27 September 1939 in Cuttack, Odisha, India. He was an actor, known for Dora (1984), Pua Moro Kala Thakura (1988) and Arati (1981). He died on 24 November 2014 in Cuttack, Cuttack district, Orissa, India.

Meenati Das was born in 1929 in Cuttack, Odisha, British India. She was an actress, known for Suryamukhi (1963), Bhai Bhauja (1967) and Jeevan Sathi (1963). She was married to Nityananda Mishra. She died on 6 January 2020 in Switzerland.

Rajat Kumar Kar was an Odia playwright, Jagannath Culture researcher, TV & radio commentator, and an actor who played an essential role in the Odia film Ulka. He was the commentator of Shree Jagannath Ratha Jatra for more than 60 years. He played a vital role in popularising Bhanja Sahitya in Odisha.

Pramod Pati was born in January 1932 in Cuttack, Orissa, British India [now India]. He was a director and producer, known for This Our Earth (1960), Building a Nest (1962) and Certificate of Security (1962). He died on 20 January 1975 in Bombay, Maharashtra, India.

Nizam was born in 1952 in Cuttack, Orissa, India. Nizam was a writer, known for Dharma (2013), Prem weds Priya (2011) and Criminal (2011). Nizam was married to Gulshan. Nizam died on 21 September 2015 in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India.

Sunanda Patnaik was born on 7 November 1934 in Puri, Cuttack, Odisha, British India. She was a composer, known for Nilamadhaba (2011). She died on 19 January 2020 in Kolkata, India.

Binodiini Devi was born in 1937 in Tigiria, Cuttack, India. Binodiini is known for Malajanha (1965). Binodiini died on 16 October 2023 in Angul, India.

Kabir Suman was born on 16 March 1950 in Cuttack, Orissa, India. He is a composer and actor, known for The Reincarnate (2014), Shankar Mudi (2019) and Rajkahini (2015). He is married to Sabina Yasmin.

Adeline Bourne was born on 8 January 1873 in Cuttack, Odisha, India. She was an actress, known for Hamlet (1913). She died on 8 February 1965 in Bungay, Suffolk, England, UK.

Sikandar Alam was born on 27 July 1939 in Cuttack district, Orissa, India. He is known for Adina Megha (1970), Mamata (1975) and Amada Bata (1964). He died on 8 August 2010 in Cuttack, Cuttack district, Orissa, India.

Satyabrata Sahoo was born on 26 June 1992 in Cuttack. He is an actor, known for Malyagiri (2023).