Hrusikesh Bhoi, who plays the character of King Kansa in the Bargarh Dhanu Yatra, on Thursday apologised for appearing in the Kansa attire at the Dharmasala Mahotsav in Jajpur district.
Bargarh Additional District Magistrate Bijay Kumar Rath had on Wednesday issued a show-cause notice to Bhoi seeking his reply within two days in this regard.
As per tradition, a person playing the larger-than-life character, should not appear or perform at any other platform with the same attire.
Violating it, Bhoi acted as Kansa at the Dharmasala Mahotsav along with Nandighosh Mohapatra, who plays the character of the king’s minister in the Dhanu Yatra.
“I have committed a mistake, for which I seek unconditional apology. I will not play the character elsewhere in future. I will adhere to the decision taken by the Dhanu Yatra committee,” Bhoi said.
Bhoi had been invited to the Dharmasala Mahotsav for felicitation, he added.