Mohan Sundar Deb Goswami


Mohan Sundar Deb Goswami was an Odissi musician, poet & composer, a Guru of traditional Rahasa or Rasa and film director in Odia-language films. Widely known for his efforts to keep alive the Rahasa or Rasa, a traditional theatrical form depicting the romance of Radha and Krishna, Gosain became iconic for his renditions of classical Odissi songs, including Odissi, Chhanda, Champu, Kirtana, Bhajana, Janana, etc. His renditions on gramophone records pressed under the label His Master's Voice and over All India Radio made him a household figure in Odisha. He had a major role in creating the first Odia film Sita Bibaha in the year 1936, himself directing, producing and acting in this film.

Mohan Sunder Dev Goswami awards

An annual film award has been constituted in his name in the state of Odisha.
SerialName of MovieYear
1Kichhi Smurti Kichhi Anubhuti1988
2Andha Diganta1989
3Agni Bina1990
4Adi Mimansa1991
5Agni Sanketa1992
6Asha1993
7Lubai Daka1994
8Mokshya1995
9Sunya Swarupa1996
10Ahalya1997
11Bou1998
12Maa O Mamata1999
13Gare Sindura Dhare Luha2000
14Laxmira Abhisara2001
15Muhurtta2002
16Aa Aakare Aaa2003
17Om Shanti Om2004
18Kathantara2005
19Puja Paain Phulatie2006
20Dhauli Express2007
21Jeeanta Bhoota2008
22Sata Sure Bandha A Jeeban2009