Raja Mishra (died 2 November 2020) was an Odia film director, actor, screen writer, cinematographer and music director.[3] He was a gold medalist in cinematography from Film and Television Institute of India, Pune.[2] In 1986 he directed his first Odia film Jor Jar Mulak Tar and he directed a total of 12 Odia films. He also directed seven Assamese language films.[2]

Raju Mishra
Born
Raj Gopal Mishra

Jatani, Khordha
Died( 2020-11-02)2 November 2020
Occupation(s)Odia film director, screen writer, actor, music director
Years active1978–2020
SpousePratima Manjari Mishra[1]
AwardsJayadev Award[2]

Film career

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Mishra debuted in the Odia film industry as an actor through Ulka in 1981.[4] Later he did the cinematography, wrote the screenplay, worked as an editor, and composed music for some Odia films.

Some successful movies like 'Chaka Akhi Sabu Dekhuchi', 'Asuchi Mo Kalia Suna', 'Pua Mora Kala Thakura', 'Hari Bhai Harena' and 'Jibana Mrutyu' are directed by Raju Mishra.[4]

Filmography

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Year Film Language Role
1981 Ulka Odia Actor
1986 Jor Jar Mulak Tar Odia Director
1987 Chaka Aakhi Sabu Dekhuchi Odia Director
1989 Asuchi Mo Kalia Suna Odia Director
1988 Pua Moro Kala Thakura Odia Director
Rupa Gaan Ra Suna Kania Odia Director
1993 Pathara Khasuchi Bada Deulu Odia Director
1994 Sagar Ganga Odia Director
1998 Singha Bahini Odia Director
Laxmi Ra Abhisara Odia Director
2000 Hari Bhai Harena Odia Director
2003 Sata Michha Odia Director
2005 Jiwan Mrutyu Odia Director

Awards

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  • Jayadev Award, 2012[5]
  • Fitfat Biscope Award, 2012[6]
  • Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra Award, 2020[7]

Death

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Mishra died on 2 November 2020 due to cardiac arrest at the age of 72.[8][9]

References

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  1. ^ "Ollywood Film Director Raju Mishra Dies Of Heart Attack". KalingaTV. 2 November 2020. Retrieved 2 November 2020.
  2. ^ a b c Feb 6, TNN / (6 February 2014). "Raju Mishra gets Jaydev award". The Times of India. Times of India. Retrieved 2 November 2020.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  3. ^ "ଚାଲିଗଲେ ବାପା". ସମାଜ. 24 August 2018. Retrieved 27 August 2018.[permanent dead link]
  4. ^ a b "Noted Odia filmmaker Raju Mishra passes away". The New Indian Express. 2 November 2020. Retrieved 2 November 2020.
  5. ^ Singha, Minati. "No film award in 7 categories". Times of India. Retrieved 10 December 2013.
  6. ^ "Raju Mishra presented FitFat Bioscope award". Indian Express. Archived from the original on 19 February 2014. Retrieved 10 December 2013.
  7. ^ "Raju Mishra to receive Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra Award – 2020". Odisha News, Odisha Latest news, Odisha Daily – OrissaPOST. 4 September 2020. Retrieved 2 November 2020.
  8. ^ "Eminent Odia Film Director Raju Mishra Passes Away". www.odishatv.in. ଓଟିଭି. Archived from the original on 2 November 2020. Retrieved 2 November 2020.
  9. ^ "Odisha film director Raju Mishra passes away | Sambad English". Sambad English. sambadenglish.com. 2 November 2020. Retrieved 2 November 2020.
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