Nityananda Palit
| Nityananda Palit | |
|---|---|
| Born |
8 March 1923 Cuttack |
| Died |
26 July 1990 (aged 67) Cuttack |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Other names | Nitai Palit |
| Parent(s) | Nagendranath Palit and Sarojini Devi |
Nityananda Palit, known as Nitai Palit (8 March 1923 - 26 July 1990) was a playwright, actor and director. In 1965, he received the President's Award from Indira Gandhi for direction in his film Malajahna. This was the first Oriya film ever to be awarded the 'Silver Lotus' for direction and is still considered a classic.[1]
References
- ↑ "Orissa: Nitai Palit, the first Oriya film director". orissadiary.com. Retrieved 21 October 2012.
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