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Nityananda Palit, known as Nitai Palit (8 March 1923 – 26 July 1990) was a playwright, actor and director. In 1965, he received the President's Award from Indira Gandhi for direction in his film Malajahna. This was the first Oriya film ever to be awarded the 'Silver Lotus' for direction and is still considered a classic.[1]
Nityananda Palit | |
|---|---|
| Born | 8 March 1923 |
| Died | 26 July 1990 (aged 67) |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Other names | Nitai Palit |
| Parent(s) | Nagendranath Palit and Sarojini Devi |
Filmography edit
- Kedar Gouri (1954) (actor and directed)
- Malajahna (1965) (screenplay and directed)
- Kie Kahara (1968) (written and directed)
- Krushna Sudama (1976) (produced and directed)
- Bandhu Mahanty (1977) (written and directed)
- Anurag (1980) (produced and directed)
- Kie Jite Kie Hare (1981) (directed)
References edit
- ^ "Orissa: Nitai Palit, the first Oriya film director". orissadiary.com. Archived from the original on 7 March 2013. Retrieved 21 October 2012.
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