Rajat Kumar Kar (2 October 1934 – 8 May 2022) was an Indian playwright, Jagannath Culture researcher, and Radio & TV commentator.[1] He had written more than 600 plays for radio. He was the longest and oldest active commentator of the World Famous Ratha Jatra of Lord Jagannath on both TV and Radio for more than 60 years. The Government of India honored him with the Padma Shri award in 2021 for his eminent works in Odia literature.[2][3] He was a prolific writer on Upendra Bhanja literature and has seven non-fiction to his credit. He has also written a few books on Lord Jagannath.[4]
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| Born | 2 October 1934 |
| Died | 8 May 2022 (aged 87) Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India |
| Occupation(s) | Odia playwright, Jagannath Culture Researcher, Radio & TV commentator |
| Spouse | Shantilata Kar |
| Parent(s) | Kulamani Kar (father) Indumati Devi (mother) |
| Relatives | Sarat Kumar Kar (brother) |
| Awards | Padma Shri |
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Literary creation
edit- Jana Jibanare Jagannath - 2006 (Basang Publication, Cuttack)
- Ananya Jagannath Anubhuthire - 2008 (Mahaveer Publication, Bhubaneswar)
- Andhaputuli - 1971 (J. Mohapatra & Co., Cuttack)
- Chandan Hajur - 1967 (Sahitya Mandir, Cuttack)
- Janana Janauchhi Jagannathnku - 1999 (Pravat Kumar Kar)
- Baisi Pabachha - 1999 (Shanti Publication, Bhubaneswar)
- Veer Chakhi Khuntia - 2003 (Ranjit Kar)
- Janamanasre Bhanja - 2007 (Basanti Publication, Cuttack)[5]
Death
editKar died at 87 on 8 May 2022 in a private hospital in Bhabaneswar due to heart disease.[4]
References
edit- ^ "Noted Culture Specialist Rajat Kumar Kar dies". KalingaTV. Bhubaneswar. 8 May 2022. Archived from the original on 8 May 2022. Retrieved 12 May 2022.
- ^ "Renowned sculptor Sudarshan Sahoo gets Padma Vibhushan, 5 others get Padma Shri Award from Odisha". Odisha Diary. 25 January 2021. Retrieved 12 May 2022.
- ^ "Padma Awards 2021 announced". pib.gov.in. Archived from the original on 25 January 2021. Retrieved 12 May 2022.
- ^ a b Otv, News Desk. "Noted author, Jagannath culture expert Rajat Kar passes away". Noted author, Jagannath culture expert Rajat Kar passes away. Archived from the original on 8 May 2022. Retrieved 8 May 2022.
- ^ "National Library of India E-Catalogue". www.opac.nationallibrary.gov.in/.
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