Mohan Sundar Deb Goswami

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.

Mohan Sundar Deb Goswami
ମୋହନ ସୁନ୍ଦର ଦେବ ଗୋସ୍ୱାମୀ
Born
Shyama Sundar Deb Goswami

(1892-08-08)8 August 1892[1][2]
Died11 January 1948(1948-01-11) (aged 55)
Occupation(s)Film director, producer
Known forOdia Rahasa (Manabhanjana), Odissi music, Abhinaya (Odissi dance)
Notable workManabhanjana
StyleOdissi music

Mohan Sunder Dev Goswami awards

edit

An annual film award has been constituted in his name in the state of Odisha.

Mohan Sunder Dev Goswami Awards[4]
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
  1. ^ "Activities of the Academy". Odisha Sangeet Natak Akademi. Retrieved 7 August 2015.
  2. ^ Palit, Ashok. "Mohan Sundar Dev Goswami – Doyen of Odia film industry". Bizodisha. Retrieved 7 August 2015.
  3. ^ Panda, Dr. Pradipta Kumar (1990). ଓଡ଼ିଆ ରାସ ପରମ୍ପରା [Odia Rasa Tradition] (in Odia). Binod Behari, Cuttack: Books and Books. pp. 252–3.
  4. ^ "State film awards announced". Archived from the original on 24 December 2013.