Home » Smartcity Bhubaneswar » Odisha government has approved an outreach centre of the National School of Drama in Bhubaneswar

Odisha government has approved an outreach centre of the National School of Drama in Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar:1/11/24: The state government has approved an outreach centre of the National School of Drama (NSD) in Bhubaneswar. This centre will provide top-notch training for students pursuing careers in theatre and acting.

The centre will temporarily be housed at the Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra Odissi Research Centre in Bhubaneswar.

Calling it a landmark decision, Minister Suryabanshi highlighted its potential to elevate regional narratives and traditional drama forms.

The outreach centre will provide a platform for aspiring artists to hone their skills in theatre and acting, showcasing Odisha’s rich cultural heritage on both national and international stages.

The establishment of the outreach centre follows discussions between Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and Minister Suryabanshi Suraj.

The National School of Drama (NSD) has a rich history, dating back to its establishment in Delhi in 1959. Over the years, NSD has nurtured the talents of many prominent artists, including notable Odia actors like Bijay Mohanty, Ajit Das, and Surya Mohanty. Its impressive alumni list also boasts of names like Naseeruddin Shah, Anupam Kher, Om Puri, and Irrfan Khan, who have made significant contributions to Indian cinema and theatre.

About Editor in chief

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.
x

Check Also

Shri Dharmendra Pradhan meets delegation from University of Southampton

New Delhi:30/1/25: Union Minister for Education, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, met with a delegation from the University of Southampton and the British Council in India today in New Delhi. Also present ...