Akshya Kumar Mohanty
A commemorative postage stamp on Akshaya Mohanty (Khoka Bhai), famous Odia SingerĀ [a part of the series ‘Legends of Odisha‘]Ā :
Issued by India
Issued onĀ Mar 30, 2023
IssuedĀ forĀ : Department of Posts is pleased to issue a set of Commemorative Postage Stamps on the Legends of Odisha who have contributed magnificently to the art and culture of not only Odisha but also took the Indian values and culture to the international panorama.
CreditsĀ :
Stamp/FDC/Brochure/Cancellation Cachet :Ā Smt. Nenu Gupta
Type : Miniature Sheet,Ā Mint Condition
Colour :Ā Multi Colour
Denomination :Ā 1000 Paise
Souvenir Sheet Price : 5000 Paise
Souvenir Sheets Printed :Ā 301590
Miniature Sheet Printed : 1.11 Lakh
Printing Process :Ā WetĀ Offset
Printer :Ā Security Printing Press, Hyderabad
Name : Akshaya Kumar Mohanty
Born on 12 Oct, 1936Ā at Cuttack, Orissa, British India
DiedĀ on 17 Nov, 2002 at Cuttack, Odisha, India
About :Ā
- The music of Akshya Kumar Mohanty combined the nativeness of Odisha in all its forms ā folk, classical and emerging. He was the most sought after music Director of Odia Film Industry who is widely known for his romantic songs. He was also a singer of repute and a lyricist. He experimented with themes and his creation started a new cult of ballads in Odia, such as āKanchi Abhijanaā, āRandipua Anantaā and āKonark Gathaā.
- Born on 12.10.1937, Akshya Kumar Mohanty has written more than 4000 songs, sung over 8000 songs and composed music in 106 feature films. His literary work also includes 100 short stories, 12 novels and an autobiography. His writings were crisp, direct and bold. He was a master storyteller in Odia language. He is also known for his peppy youthful songs like āJaare Bhasi Bhasi Jaā. His literary work also reflects the sensitivity and depth of an artist to do justice to the complex feelings and emotions. His immortal songs and compositions remain the most heard and revered Odia songs among the younger generation also. He passed away on 17.11.2002.
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