Published by Pakshighar Prakashanee, Deo’s book ‘Kali Paine Kalira Cinema’ documents the evolution of Odia cinema since ‘Sita Vibaha’, the first Odia film. “The journey of Odia films began in 1936 but unfortunately, the history of Odia film industry was never written. Deo - working on the restoration of Odia classics and films - dedicated the award to film journalists of Odia cinema. BHUBANESWAR: Film historian Surya Deo was awarded the National Film Awards for ‘Best Writing on Cinema’ by the President of India Droupadi Murmu in New Delhi on Friday. Deo - working on the restoration of Odia classics and films - dedicated the award to film journalists of Odia cinema.

Source: Indian Express October 01, 2022 01:14 UTC