'''Nirad Mahapatra'''


Oriya director born in Bhadrak. Educated in
Bhubaneshwar. Interrupted his studies in
political science to attend the FTII. Graduated
(1971) and returned to Orissa but found no
opportunity to make films. Lectured at the FTII
(1972-4). Writer and film society organiser in
Pune, Bombay and Orissa. Editor of Oriya film
journal, Mana Phasal. Returned to live in
Bhubaneshwar, where his first feature Maya
Miriga was a major critical success.


'''FILMOGRAPHY:''' 1971: Sunmica (Sh);
Confrontation (Doc); 1975: Dhauligiri
Shantistupa (Sh); 1978: The Story of Cement
(Doc); 1983: Maya Miriga; 1986: Chhau
Dances of Mayurbhanj (Doc); 1987: Pat
Paintings of Orissa (Doc); 1988: The
Vanishing Forests (Doc); 1990: New Horizon
(Doc); 1991: Aparajita (Doc).

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