Friday, October 15, 2010

'Serving the Arts

of my motherland(Odissa) has been the singular mission of my life.' - Guru Gangadhar Pradhan told in an interview that was conducted few weeks before his untimely death on the last Monday in a private hospital in Bhubaneshwar.

Guru Gangadhar Pradhan the last living guardian of Odissi was just 62. He was the president of Odissa Sangeet Natak Academy, founder director of Odissa Dance Academy and Konark Natya Mandap. He is the recipient of Kendra Sangeet Natak Academy Award and Padmashree.

Last year, I had an opportunity to witness the performance of his team at Hyderabad. I was amazed with the simplicity of the person of that stature. Talking to him was a humble experience for me. The spell bound mudras of Odissi and Gotipua dances will remain afresh in my memory. A great loss to Odissi. I Pray God - let his lovely soul be in peace seeing the growth of Odissi!

[ See his interview published in The Hindu, 15th October 2010
his concern for Odissi was amazing. ]

4 comments:

Aroshree Mohanty said...

Dear Uncle,
Thank you so much for setting an excellent example for all the youngster's,you have such a busy day to day life,and being able to pay importance to our creative
capabilities.So we all should learn from you.......!!!!!
Best Regards,
lony

Aroshree Mohanty said...
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Aroshree Mohanty said...

yes this is really a huge loss for Orissa,such a tragic episode.may his soul rest in peace....!!!!

Hrushikesha Mohanty said...

dear Lony

Thanks. I'm glad if it's inspiring.

Subhechha Saha
Uncle