Popular Odia Jatra comedian and stage actor Guru Prusty died in a tragic road accident on Sunday evening near Chingudipur on National Highway-16 in Bhadrak district.
Sources said Guru Prusty was riding his motorcycle when an unknown vehicle hit him from behind near Chingudipur Canal Square. He sustained critical injuries and was rushed to Bhadrak District Headquarters Hospital, where doctors declared him dead on arrival.
About Guru Prusty
Age: 33 years
Hometown: Bhuban, Dhenkanal district
Profession: Jatra Actor & Comedian
Associated With: Jatra Indrabhuban
Notable Stage Work: Bada Danda Ra Bhikari
Guru Prusty was known for his lively stage presence and strong comic timing. He had built a growing fan base across Odisha and earned praise for his emotional and humorous performances in live Jatra shows.
The sudden death of the young actor has deeply shocked Odisha’s Jatra community. Fellow artists, theatre groups, and fans have paid heartfelt tributes, describing his demise as an irreparable loss to traditional Odia theatre. Several performances scheduled across the state observed moments of silence in remembrance of the popular artiste.
