The Srjan would organise the 26th OMC Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra Award Festival from September 5 to 9 on a digital platform. The event would be inaugurated by actress Hema Malini.
The Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra Award would be presented to Raj Gopal Mishra, veteran cinematographer. The Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra Yuva Pratibha Samman would be presented to Pravat Swain for Odishi dance and to Himansu Swain for Odishi music. The awards would be given by Governor Ganeshi Lal.
This year’s festival has been dedicated to the memory of late Sangeet Martand Pandit Jasraj.
The entire festival has been curated and designed by Guru Ratikant Mohapatra. The festival is supported by the title sponsor Odisha Mining Corporation (OMC).