Mohan Sundar Deb Goswami (Odia: ମୋହନ ସୁନ୍ଦର ଦେବ ଗୋସ୍ୱାମୀ, romanized: Mohana Sundara Deba Goswāmi, 8 August 1892 – 11 January 1948) was an Odissi musician, poet & composer, a Guru of traditional Rahasa or Rasa and film director in Odia-language films. Widely known for his efforts to keep alive the Rahasa or Rasa, a traditional theatrical form depicting the romance of Radha and Krishna, Gosain became iconic for his renditions of classical Odissi songs, including Odissi, Chhanda, Champu, Kirtana, Bhajana, Janana, etc. His renditions on gramophone records pressed under the label His Master's Voice and over All India Radio made him a household figure in Odisha.[3] He had a major role in creating the first Odia film Sita Bibaha in the year 1936, himself directing, producing and acting in this film.
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ମୋହନ ସୁନ୍ଦର ଦେବ ଗୋସ୍ୱାମୀ | |
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| Born | Shyama Sundar Deb Goswami 8 August 1892[1][2] |
| Died | 11 January 1948 (aged 55) |
| Occupation(s) | Film director, producer |
| Known for | Odia Rahasa (Manabhanjana), Odissi music, Abhinaya (Odissi dance) |
| Notable work | Manabhanjana |
| Style | Odissi music |
Mohan Sunder Dev Goswami awards
editAn annual film award has been constituted in his name in the state of Odisha.
| Serial | Name of Movie | Year |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kichhi Smurti Kichhi Anubhuti | 1988 |
| 2 | Andha Diganta | 1989 |
| 3 | Agni Bina | 1990 |
| 4 | Adi Mimansa | 1991 |
| 5 | Agni Sanketa | 1992 |
| 6 | Asha | 1993 |
| 7 | Lubai Daka | 1994 |
| 8 | Mokshya | 1995 |
| 9 | Sunya Swarupa | 1996 |
| 10 | Ahalya | 1997 |
| 11 | Bou | 1998 |
| 12 | Maa O Mamata | 1999 |
| 13 | Gare Sindura Dhare Luha | 2000 |
| 14 | Laxmira Abhisara | 2001 |
| 15 | Muhurtta | 2002 |
| 16 | Aa Aakare Aaa | 2003 |
| 17 | Om Shanti Om | 2004 |
| 18 | Kathantara | 2005 |
| 19 | Puja Paain Phulatie | 2006 |
| 20 | Dhauli Express | 2007 |
| 21 | Jeeanta Bhoota | 2008 |
| 22 | Sata Sure Bandha A Jeeban | 2009 |
References
edit- ^ "Activities of the Academy". Odisha Sangeet Natak Akademi. Retrieved 7 August 2015.
- ^ Palit, Ashok. "Mohan Sundar Dev Goswami – Doyen of Odia film industry". Bizodisha. Retrieved 7 August 2015.
- ^ Panda, Dr. Pradipta Kumar (1990). ଓଡ଼ିଆ ରାସ ପରମ୍ପରା [Odia Rasa Tradition] (in Odia). Binod Behari, Cuttack: Books and Books. pp. 252–3.
- ^ "State film awards announced". Archived from the original on 24 December 2013.