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Eminent singer, lyricist, and music composer Swarup Nayak breathed his last

in Odia Cinema, State News October 27, 2023 Comments Off on Eminent singer, lyricist, and music composer Swarup Nayak breathed his last 922 Views

Cuttack: 27/10/23:Eminent singer, lyricist, and music composer Swarup Nayak breathed his last while undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Odisha’s Cuttack on Friday. He was 78.

According to sources, Nayak has been suffering from throat cancer for the last several days.

Born on February 8, 1946, he made a foray into Ollywood as a child artist in 1962 with the film ‘Jayadeb’. He became a music director with ‘Hira Nila’. He also penned several memorable songs. Some of his notable film credits include Sahara Jaluchi (1998), Sundura Nuhein Khela Ghara (2002), I Love You (2004), Premi No. 1 (2009), and Swayamsiddha (2010).

Mu Tumaku Bhala Paye and Chalire Tora Padma Phute are among his popular songs and compositions. He also showcased his versatility as an actor in ‘Premi No.1’ and ‘I Love You’.

Film director and popular lyricist Sarada Prasanna Nayak and Odisha’s first female director Parbati Ghosh were his siblings.

Odisha Chief Minister, Naveen Patnaik condoled the death of Swarup Nayak and said; “I am saddened to know about the demise of Swarup Nayak. His unique music compositions will always remain special in the hearts of the listeners. He will be remembered forever for his valuable contribution to enriching the world of Odia cinema.”

“I had spoken to him when he was undergoing treatment. He was not only a music director but also a lyricist and actor. He introduced several new singers and actors in the industry. His contribution to the film industry is immense,” said music director Premanand.

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Ashok Palit has completed his graduation from Upendranath College Soro, Balasore and post graduation from Utkal University in Odia Language and literture.. He has also carved out a niche for himself as a scribe of eminence after joining the profession in 1988. He is also an independent media production professional. He brings loads of experience to Advanced Media, Ashok Palit as a cineaste has been active in film criticism for over three decades. As a film society activist, he soared to eminence for his profound commitment to the art film appreciation and aesthetics of cinema. His mode of discourse is often erudite but always lucid and comprehensible marked by a perfect acumen so rare in the field. A film aesthete with an immense fond of critical sensibilities, he wrote about growth and development of odia cinema in New Indian Express, The Times of India, The Hindustan Times, The Asian Age and Screen. He has been working as an Editor for Cine Samaya from 2002-2004.. He had made solid contribution on cinema in many odia Dailies and weekly such as Samaj, Prajatantra, Dharatri, Samaya, Satabadi, and weekly Samaya.
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