Mohan Sundar Deb Goswami
Mohan Sundar Deb Goswami (8 August 1892 – 11 January 1948) was an Odissi musician, poet & composer, a Guru of traditional Rahasa or Rasa and film director in Odia-language films. Widely known for his efforts to keep alive the Rahasa or Rasa, a traditional theatrical form depicting the romance of Radha and Krishna, Gosain became iconic for his renditions of classical Odissi songs, including Odissi, Chhanda, Champu, Kirtana, Bhajana, Janana, etc. His renditions on gramophone records pressed under the label His Master's Voice and over All India Radio made him a household figure in Odisha.
Also recorded as Mohan Gosain · Mohan Sunder Deb Goswami · Mohana Sundara Deba Goswami · Mohan Gosein
Mohan Sundar Deb Goswami
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- Name
- Mohan Sundar Deb Goswami
- Birth Name
- Shyama Sundar Deb Goswami
- Occupation
- Film director, producer
- Known for
- Odia Rahasa (Manabhanjana), Odissi music, Abhinaya (Odissi dance)
- Born
- 8 August 1892
- Birthplace
- Puri, British India
- Died
- 11 January 1948
- Nationality
- India · British Raj · Dominion of India
- Fields
- Odissi music
- Languages
- Odia
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Mohan Sundar Deb Goswami (8 August 1892 – 11 January 1948) was an Odissi musician, poet & composer, a Guru of traditional Rahasa or Rasa and film director in Odia-language films. Widely known for his efforts to keep alive the Rahasa or Rasa, a traditional theatrical form depicting the romance of Radha and Krishna, Gosain became iconic for his renditions of classical Odissi songs, including Odissi, Chhanda, Champu, Kirtana, Bhajana, Janana, etc. His renditions on gramophone records pressed under the label His Master's Voice and over All India Radio made him a household figure in Odisha.
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He had a major role in creating the first Odia film Sita Bibaha in the year 1936, himself directing, producing and acting in this film.
Mohan Sunder Deb Goswami, teacher of Odissi music dance in 19th-20th century
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• Name — Mohan Sundar Deb Goswami • Native Name — ମୋହନ ସୁନ୍ଦର ଦେବ ଗୋସ୍ୱାମୀ • Birth Name — Shyama Sundar Deb Goswami • Occupation — Film director, producer • Known for — Odia Rahasa (Manabhanjana), Odissi music, Abhinaya (Odissi dance) • Notable Works — Manabhanjana • Style — Odissi music • Born — 8 August 1892 • Birthplace — Puri, British India • Died — 11 January 1948
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1892
Mohan Sundar Deb Goswami born at Puri.
1948
Mohan Sundar Deb Goswami died.
Mohan Sunder Dev Goswami awards
An annual film award has been constituted in his name in the state of Odisha. Mohan Sunder Dev Goswami Awards • Serial — Name of Movie — Year • 1 — Kichhi Smurti Kichhi Anubhuti — 1988 • 2 — Andha Diganta — 1989 • 3 — Agni Bina — 1990 • 4 — Adi Mimansa — 1991 • 5 — Agni Sanketa — 1992 • 6 — Asha — 1993 • 7 — Lubai Daka — 1994 • 8 — Mokshya — 1995 • 9 — Sunya Swarupa — 1996 • 10 — Ahalya — 1997 • 11 — Bou — 1998 • 12 — Maa O Mamata — 1999 • 13 — Gare Sindura Dhare Luha — 2000 • 14 — Laxmira Abhisara — 2001 • 15 — Muhurtta — 2002 • 16 — Aa Aakare Aaa — 2003 • 17 — Om Shanti Om — 2004 • 18 — Kathantara — 2005 • 19 — Puja Paain Phulatie — 2006 • 20 — Dhauli Express — 2007 • 21 — Jeeanta Bhoota — 2008 • 22 — Sata Sure Bandha A Jeeban — 2009
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- 1.Odisha Sangeet Natak Akademi. Activities of the Academy.
- 2.Palit, Ashok. Mohan Sundar Dev Goswami – Doyen of Odia film industry. Bizodisha.
- 3.Panda, Dr. Pradipta Kumar. ଓଡ଼ିଆ ରାସ ପରମ୍ପରା. Books and Books. 252–3. 1990.
- 4.State film awards announced.
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The authorities additionally record the headings Mohan Gosain, Mohan Sunder Deb Goswami, Mohana Sundara Deba Goswami and Mohan Gosein. His recorded language was Odia. Recorded as actor, film director, musician, poet and film producer.
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