Subodh Patnaik was a screenwriter and dialogue writer in Odia language films. He also received Odisha Sahitya Academy Award for his book 'Ho Bhagate' for category

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in 1990.

Career

In 1984, Brajaraj Movie's 'Danda Balunga' was the first film Patnaik was showcased his talent as a scriptwriter. After ''Danda Balunga'' he never looked back, went on to work in many Odia language

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like ''Mamata Mage Mula'', ''Chaka Bhaunri'', ''Jaiphula'', ''Pua Mora Kala Thakura'', ''Jaga Hata Re Pagha'', ''Sankha Sindura'' and ''Baje Bainsi Nache Ghungura''. He had contributed in above 60 Odia films for

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and also acted in more than 50 Odia plays. One of his play '' 'Mahajatra' '' was shown during National theatre festival at Paradip in 2010.

Selected filmography

*''Danda Balunga'' (1984) *''Mamata Mage Mula'' *''Chaka Bhaunri'' *''Jaiphula'' *''Pua Mora Kala Thakura'' *''Jaga Hata Re Pagha'' *''Sankha Sindura'' *''Baje Bainsi Nache Ghungura''

Death

He died due to cardiac arrest at his residence at

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on 16 September 2017.

References

External links

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