The Karan or Karana is a community of writers found in the state of Odisha in India. The post of Karana used to be a professional designation that was occupied by literate peoples. They held Karanam posts in some parts of Andhra Pradesh, where they speak Odia and played a similar role in Odisha to that of the Kayasthas of West Bengal and Bihar. In the social hierarchy of Odisha they rank next to Brahmins. They exclusively served the ruling powers as their ministers, advisors, governors, military commanders, accountants, record keepers and diwans. They have the highest literacy caste-wise and are highly prosperous. Today they are a politically dominant community and have reigned over the politics of Odisha for 50 years.
Varsha Priyadarshini is an Indian actress, predominantly works in Odia language films. She had also worked in Bengali films.
Odia cinema, also known as Ollywood, is the segment of Indian cinema, dedicated to the production of motion pictures in the Odia language widely spoken in the state of Odisha. Odia Cinema is based in Cuttack in Odisha, India. The name Ollywood is a portmanteau of the words Odia and Hollywood.
Saathire (2004) is an Odia language film directed by Hara Patnaik and starring Anubhav Mohanty, Madhumita Basu, Pintu Nanda and Anita Das. The film based on Leena Gangopadhay's story Janmadin, which itself was based on Bengali film Troyee (1982). It was released in 2004. The film was a box office success.
Anubhav Mohanty is an Indian actor, politician, Film Producer, television personality and social activist who is known for his work majorly in Odia language films. Mohanty has also worked in Bengali films. Mohanty has a significant fan following especially in Odisha.
Sri Lokanath is a 1960 Indian Odia-language film directed by Prafulla Sengupta and based on a story by Aswini Kumar Ghosh. This Indian socio-fantasy film won a National Film Award in 1960, and was the 11th Odia film produced under Ruprang Pvt. Ltd. It was the first Odia film to receive a National Award.
I Love You is a 2004 Indian Odia romance action film directed by Hara Patnaik and produced by Sanjay Nayak. A remake of Tamil film Thulladha Manamum Thullum (1999), It stars debutante Anubhav Mohanty and Mumbai based model and actress Namrata Thapa.
Suna Chadhei Mo Rupa Chadhei is a 2009 Indian Odia comedy film directed by Himanshu Parija. After Nei Ja Re Megha Mate, Anubhav Mohanty & Barsha Priyadarshini paired for second time in this film. The movie is a remake of 2005 Telugu movie Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana.
Rangin Jajabara is a 1975 Odia language Indian movie. The music was composed by Akshya Mohanty. It was produced by Bijay Pattnaik, directed by Akshaya Mohanty, Hemanta Das and Bijay Mishra (Trimurty). The movie stars Sriram Panda, Banaja Mohanty and Tripura Mishra. Jajabar was the first black-and-white film in Odia to be digitally colorized and re-released in the state.
Sahara Jaluchi is a 1998 Indian Odia-language film directed by Sudhanshu Sahu, starring Uttam Mohanty, Siddhanta Mahapatra, Jyoti Misra, Mihir Das, and Aparajita Mohanty. The music is released by Amara Muzik.
Bijay Mohanty was an Indian actor in Odia Cinema. He starred in the film Chilika Teerey, which was honored a National Film Award.
Haata Dhari Chalutha is a 2013 Oriya Drama movie directed by Himansu Parija. It was produced by Anubhav Mohanty & Anuprash Mohanty. The film stars with Anubhav Mohanty and Barsha Priyadarshini in lead roles. The music was given by Prem Anand. The film released on 14 June 2013. The film was a remake of Telugu film Solo.
Balunga Toka is a 2011 Indian Odia-language romantic drama film directed by Sudhakara Basanta. The film stars Anubhav Mohanty and Barsha Priyadarshini as lead role. A remake of the 2004 Tamil-Telugu bilingual film 7G Rainbow Colony, it released on 2 October 2011. The film was commercially successful and became the highest-grossing Odia film of all time. The film score was released by Amara Muzik.
Katha Deithili Maa Ku is a 2004 Oriya sports drama film directed by Himanshu Parija. For the first time in Oriya film history, the film was shot abroad. It was highest grossing Odia film of 2004.It is a remake of the 2003 Telugu movie Amma Nanna O Tamila Ammayi, starring Ravi Teja and Asin.
Luchakali is an Odia drama and thriller film released on 30 March 2012. it features Babushaan, Shriya Jha, Samaresh Routray and Ajit Das in key roles with original music by Anbu Selvam. It is partially inspired by Hollywood thriller Sleeping with the Enemy.
Kanhu Charan Mohanty was an Indian Odia language novelist who wrote fifty-six novels in a career spanning over six decades from 1930 to 1985. He is considered "one of the most popular and celebrated novelists of Odisa". Mohanty was awarded the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1958 for his novel, Kaa, published in 1956, and was one of the fellows of the Sahitya Akademi. Mohanty died on 6 April 1994 at the age of 87.
Suna Panjuri is a 1995 Indian Odia-language romantic drama film directed by Ravi Kinnagi. A remake of Bengali film Amar Sangee, it stars Bijay Mohanty, Siddhant Mahapatra, Indira Krishnan and Debu Bose in lead roles, although there were no credits. All the songs were superhit in 1995, specially "Puchuki Gali" sung by Sonu Nigam.
Prem Kumar: Salesman of the year is a 2018 Action Odia language film directed by Tapas Sargharia and produced under banner Tarang Cine Productions. The movie stars Anubhav Mohanty, Tamanna Vyas and Shivani in lead roles. The movie is a remake of 2016 Punjabi movie Ambarsariya.
Hakim Babu is a 1985 Indian Odia-language drama film directed by Pranab Das and starring Ajit Das, Jaya Swami and Bijaya Jena. The film marks the second collaboration between Pranab and Ajit Das after Sesha Pratikhya (1979). The story is based on Bibhuti Patnaik's novel of the same name and talks about industrialization and displacement in an Odisha village.
