Nirad Mohapatra

Indian director, producer, and screenwriter

Nirad Mohapatra - Indian director, producer, and screenwriter
Born

1947
78 years ago

Died

February 19th, 2015
10 years ago — 68 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

India

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Contributed significantly to Odia cinema as a director, producer, and screenwriter. Directed critically acclaimed films that highlighted socio-political themes. Achieved recognition within regional film circles in India. Played a key role in promoting literature through film adaptations and storytelling. Collaborated with various actors and filmmakers to enhance the quality of Odia films.

Directed the film 'Mukti' which earned accolades

Produced various engaging regional films

Wrote screenplays that enriched Odia literature

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