Governor Prof Ganeshi Lal presented the Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra Award 2020 to veteran cinematographer Raj Gopal Mishra for his invaluable contribution and lifetime achievements to the world of Odia cinema.
Mishra received Rs 1,00,000 and a citation. He has made many blockbusters such as Chaka Akhi Sabu Dekhuchi, Asuchi Mo Kalia Suna, Pua Mora Kala Thakura, Jor Jaar Mulak Taar, among others. Besides, the Governor also presented the Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra Yuva Prativa Samman 2020 to Pravat Kumar Swain for Odishi dance and to Himansu Sekhar Swain for Odishi music. They each received Rs 25,000 and a citation. Covid guidelines were strictly followed in the entire programme.The programme also featured two short video presentations of the 60 Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra Awardees over 25 years and the Yuva Pratibha Samman recipients over the years.The entire festival was curated and designed by Ratikant Mohapatra, with the programme execution by Debiprasad Mishra. The MC for the festival was Maya Krishnamurty, member of the Srjan ensemble.