Amada Bata (1964) (English ''The Untrodden Road'') is a classic

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directed by

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based on eminent Odia woman writer of yester years

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's novel masterpiece ''Amada Bata'' (1930), whose primary concern is the character Maya, before and after her marriage.

Cast

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– Maya *

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* Akshya Mahanty * Laxmipriya Mahapatra * Krishanpriya Mahapatra *

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* Kiran * Brundabana *

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- Kaberi

Songs

* Jibana Jamuna Re ** Lyric:Narayan Prasad Singh, Singer: Nirmala Mishra

References

External links

Review of ''Amada Bata'' in www.chakpak.com

Casting & Crew of ''Amada Bata'' in ccat.sas.upenn.edu
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