The United Nations (UN) on June 20 globally released dance documentary of Baisali Mohanty, noted classical dancer from Odisha, on refugee crisis on the occasion of World Refugee Day.
The documentary composed and performed by UN diplomat and Odishi exponent Mohanty features the exodus of over 10 lakh Rohingya from Myanmar and their sufferings.
The docudrama produced by the United Nations World Food Programme is a first-of-its-kind artistic creation reflecting the plight of world’s largest refugee group Rohingyas. The dance choreography has also the distinction of engaging musicians, children and women from Rohingya refugees. Mohanty, born and brought up in Puri, is currently posted as UN Policy Officer at UN headquarters in Rome.