In a significant boost to the Odia film industry, the Government of Odisha has officially announced the winners of the 35th and 36th Odisha State Film Awards, honouring excellence in Odia cinema for the years 2023 and 2024. The awards recognise the remarkable contributions of actors, actresses, directors, technicians, writers, musicians, producers and filmmakers who have played a crucial role in enriching Odia cinema over the past two years.
The Odisha State Film Awards remain the highest state honour for the Odia film industry. Every year, these prestigious awards celebrate artistic excellence, technical brilliance, storytelling, music, cinematography and the overall growth of regional cinema.
Major Highlights
⭐ 35th Odisha State Film Awards (2023)
- Lifetime Achievement (Mohan Sundar Deb Goswami Puraskar): Shyamalendu Bhattacharya
- Best Film (Joint Winners): Pushkara & My Sweet Housewife
- Best Director: Peenakee Singh & Sisir Kumar Sahu (My Sweet Housewife)
- Best Actor: Harihar Mohapatra (Dho Re Babu Dho)
- Best Actress: Naina Dash (My Sweet Housewife) & Supriya Nayak (Pushkara)
⭐ 36th Odisha State Film Awards (2024)
- Lifetime Achievement (Mohan Sundar Deb Goswami Puraskar): Namrata Das (Dolly)
- Best Film: Ashrama
- Best Director: Ashok Pati (Pabar)
- Best Actor: Babusan Mohanty (Pabar)
- Best Actress: Debjani Deghuriya (Bhagia Bharija)
Why These Awards Matter
The Odisha State Film Awards are regarded as the most prestigious honours in the state’s film fraternity. Beyond recognising actors and directors, the awards celebrate the dedication of cinematographers, editors, sound engineers, lyricists, playback singers, costume designers, makeup artists, choreographers and producers who work behind the scenes. These honours not only encourage established filmmakers but also inspire young talents to contribute to the growth of the Odia film industry.
With the rapid expansion of digital platforms and OTT services, Odia cinema is witnessing renewed interest among audiences worldwide. Such recognitions help preserve the state’s rich cinematic heritage while motivating filmmakers to produce quality content.
Complete Winners List
35th Odisha State Film Awards (2023)
| Award | Winner |
|---|---|
| Mohan Sundar Deb Goswami Puraskar | Shyamalendu Bhattacharya |
| Best Film | Pushkara, My Sweet Housewife |
| Best Director | Peenakee Singh & Sisir Kumar Sahu (My Sweet Housewife) |
| Best Lead Actor | Harihar Mohapatra (Dho Re Babu Dho) |
| Best Lead Actress | Naina Dash (My Sweet Housewife), Supriya Nayak (Pushkara) |
| Best Supporting Actor | Choudhury Jay Prakash Das (Phalguna Chaitra) |
| Best Supporting Actress | Suryamayee Mohapatra (Delivery Boy) |
| Best Negative Actor | Choudhury Bikash Das (Cuttack Sesha ru Arambha) |
| Best Negative Actress | Pinky Pradhan (Dho Re Babu Dho) |
| Best Comic Actor | Santosh Kumar Kandi (Shanti Apartment) |
| Best Child Actress | Alia Nanda (Shanti Apartment) |
| Best Playwright | Pinaki Srichandan (Niyati) |
| Best Screenplay | Bharadwaj Panda (Mana Museum) |
| Best Cinematography | Pranab Prasanna Rath (Phalguna Chaitra) |
| Special Cinematography Award | Rudrakanta Singh (Bhagia Bharija) |
| Best Music Director | Sharat Nayak (Mana Museum) |
| Best Lyricist | Nirmal Nayak |
| Best Male Playback Singer | Bishnu Mohan Kabi |
| Best Female Playback Singer | Antara Chakraborthy |
| Best Editor | Rashmiranjan Dash (Ei Akash Tale) |
| Best Sound Recordist | Jyoti Prakash Mahana (Bapa Superman) |
| Best Art Director | Kalinga Keshari Nayak (Pushkara) |
| Best Choreographer | Mantu Jena (Delivery Boy) |
| Best Costume Designer | Wazedah Tabassum |
| Best Makeup Artist | Raj Kishore Jena |
| Best Entertainment Film | Malyagiri |
| Best Children’s Film | Phula Phuti Mahakila |
| Best Documentary | Mo Bou Mo Gaan |
| Best Educational Film | My National Flag – The Ultimate Source of Jubilation |
| Special Jury Award | Samarpita Dash (Ei Akash Tale) |
| Best Film Book | Monograph by Amitabh Khilar |
36th Odisha State Film Awards (2024)
| Award | Winner |
| Mohan Sundar Deb Goswami Puraskar | Namrata Das (Dolly) |
| Best Film | Ashrama |
| Best Director | Ashok Pati (Pabar) |
| Best Lead Actor | Babusan Mohanty (Pabar) |
| Best Lead Actress | Debjani Deghuriya (Bhagia Bharija) |
| Best Supporting Actor | Sukant Rath (Trikanya) |
| Best Supporting Actress | Lipsa Mishra (Kemiti Ye Samparka) |
| Best Negative Actor | Hara Rath (Vote) |
| Best Negative Actress | Ushashi Mishra (Kemiti Ye Samparka) |
| Best Comic Actor | Jeeban Panda (Adrushya) |
| Best Child Actor | Latasha Khurana (Tuma Bina) |
| Best Playwright | Ajay Mohapatra (Vote) |
| Best Screenplay | Chinmay Kumar Das (Paraba) |
| Best Dialogue | Bijay Das (Sinduraa) |
| Best Music Director | Dibyajit Sahoo (Paraba) |
| Best Lyricist | Durga Madhab Panda |
| Best Male Playback Singer | Rupak Parida |
| Best Female Playback Singer | Arpita Choudhury |
| Best Cinematography | Manas Kumar Mishra (Bhagia Bharija) |
| Best Editor | Chandrasekhar Mishra (Ashrama) |
| Best Sound Recordist | Tushar Jena (RangaShoor) |
| Best Art Director | Kalinga Nayak (RangaShoor) |
| Best Choreographer | Girish Mohanty (I Love You 2.0) |
| Best Costume Designer | Nirmal Dash (I Love You 2.0) |
| Best Makeup Artist | Tapan Nayak (Ajira Rebati) |
| Best Entertainment Film | Karma (Amiya Patnaik Productions) |
| Best Children’s Film | Anubhab (Producer: Pinky Pradhan) |
| Best Documentary | Dande Rahe Kahani Kahe: Baluka Kala (The Premier Media, Santosh Panda) |
| Best Educational Film | Sinduraa |
| Special Jury Award | Sona Mallick (Aabha) & Harihar Mohapatra (Bhagia Bharija) |
| Best Film Book | Evolution of Odia Cinema by Dr. Ranjan Kumar Rath |
Odisha Cinema Continues to Grow
Over the past few years, Odia cinema has witnessed a remarkable transformation. Films are now exploring fresh subjects, stronger storytelling, improved production quality and wider digital distribution through OTT platforms. The success of films such as Pushkara, Pabar, Ashrama, Bhagia Bharija, My Sweet Housewife, and others demonstrates the industry’s commitment to producing meaningful and entertaining cinema. The recognition of both established artists and emerging talents at the Odisha State Film Awards reflects the healthy growth of the Odia film ecosystem. As filmmakers continue to experiment with diverse genres and contemporary narratives, the future of Ollywood looks increasingly promising. The announcement of the awards for both 2023 and 2024 is expected to encourage the entire fraternity and inspire the next generation of filmmakers, actors and technicians to continue pushing creative boundaries.
Disclaimer
This article is based on the officially announced winners of the 35th and 36th Odisha State Film Awards. While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, readers are advised to refer to the Government of Odisha’s official notifications for any future corrections or updates.
