Pranab Patnaik
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Pranab Patnaik ପ୍ରଣବ ପଟ୍ଟନାୟକ | |
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 Pranab Patnaik in 2014 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | 20 January 1938 Cuttack, Orissa Province, British India |
| Died | 21 August 2026 (aged 88) Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India |
| Genres | Odia film music, Odissi, devotional, folk, semi-classical, ghazal |
| Occupation | Playback singer |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 1958–? |
Pranab Patnaik (Odia: ପ୍ରଣବ ପଟ୍ଟନାୟକ; 20 January 1938 – 21 August 2026) was an Indian playback singer who is regarded as one of the pioneering voices of Odia cinema. He worked as a playback singer for more than six decades and sang in over 200 Odia feature films.
Patnaik was also known for his contributions to Odissi music, devotional songs, folk music, semi-classical compositions and ghazals.
Early life and education
[edit]Pranab Patnaik was born on 20 January 1938 in Buxi Bazaar, Cuttack, in present-day Odisha, India.[1] He was the son of Lal Mohan Patnaik, who served as the Speaker of the Odisha Legislative Assembly.[1]
Patnaik developed an interest in music during his childhood and received formal training under Guru Kunal Adinarayan.[citation needed] He later won an All India Radio music competition, which established him as a promising young vocalist and led to regular performances on AIR Cuttack.[1]
Career
[edit]Patnaik made his playback debut in the 1958 Odia film Maa, marking the beginning of his career in the Odia film industry.[2] During the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s, he became one of the most prominent male playback singers in Odisha and collaborated with leading composers and lyricists of the period.[2]
Apart from film music, he recorded numerous Odissi classical songs, bhajans, Janana, Chhanda, modern Odia songs, Hindi geet and ghazals. His versatility made him one of the few Odia singers equally successful in both classical and popular musical traditions.[2]
Throughout his career, Patnaik shared the stage and recorded with renowned Indian singers including Usha Mangeshkar, Vani Jairam, Hemlata, Bhupinder Singh, S. Janaki and P. Susheela.[2]
Death
[edit]Patnaik died at his residence in Bhubaneswar, on 21 August 2026, at the age of 88.[3][4]
Legacy
[edit]Patnaik is widely regarded as one of the defining voices of Odia playback music. His recordings have significantly influenced generations of singers and remain an important part of Odisha's musical heritage.[2][better source needed]
Awards and honours
[edit]Patnaik received numerous honours for his contribution to Odia music and cinema.
He was the recipient of the Jayadev Samman, the highest honour in Odia cinema conferred by the Government of Odisha for lifetime achievement in film arts.[5]
Patnaik also won the Odisha State Film Award for Best Playback Singer on multiple occasions for his performances in Odia films, including Sindura Bindu, Astaraga, Jhiati Sita Pari, Kanyadaan, Pratisodh Aparadh Nuhen and Asha.[6]
In addition, he was honoured with the inaugural Sikander Alam Memorial Award in recognition of his lifetime contribution to Odia music.[7]
Selected filmography
[edit]| Year | Film | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1958 | Maa | Playback debut |
| 1976 | Sindura Bindu | Award-winning playback |
| 1982 | Astaraga | Odisha State Film Award |
| 1983 | Jhiati Sita Pari | Odisha State Film Award |
| 1988 | Kanyadaan | Odisha State Film Award |
| 1989 | Pratisodh Aparadh Nuhen | Odisha State Film Award |
| 1993 | Asha | Odisha State Film Award |
References
[edit]- 1 2 3 Chinmayee, Dash (26 August 2023). "Veteran Odia singer Pranab Patnaik discharged from hospital". Sambad English. Retrieved 21 August 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 5 "Pranab Patnaik – Famous Odia Singer". NuaOdisha. Retrieved 21 August 2026.
- ↑ "Veteran Odia playback singer Pranab Patnaik passed away at 88". The New Indian Express. 21 August 2026. Retrieved 21 August 2026.
- ↑ Goswami, Roopak (21 August 2026). "Veteran Odia playback singer Pranab Patnaik dies at 88". Hub News Assam. Retrieved 21 August 2026.
- ↑ "Veteran singer Pranab Patnaik receives Jayadev Samman". Angikar. Retrieved 21 August 2026.
- ↑ "Odisha State Film Award – Best Singer Winners". Government of Odisha. Retrieved 21 August 2026.
- ↑ "Pranab Patnaik gets first Sikander Alam Memorial Award". Kalinga TV. Retrieved 21 August 2026.
External links
[edit]- Pranab Patnaik at IMDb
- Pranab Patnaik discography at Discogs
- Pranab Kishore Patnaik discography at Discogs