Odias in US pay tribute to Uttam Mohanty
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Bhubaneswar: Odias living in the US paid tribute to veteran actor
Uttam Mohanty
at the annual convention Odisha Society of the Americas (OSA) organised at Frisco, Texas. Mohanty, who has acted in more than 135 films, died on Feb 27, 2025.
The tribute included a special hour-long programme featuring dance performances on his famous songs, celebrating his immense contribution to Odia cinema. "Uttam Mohanty is a superstar with a vast repertoire of work. Paying tribute to him came naturally to us," OSA secretary Santwana Dash said.
The OSA members practised for nearly a month before putting up the show, which ended in a symbolic gesture to pass the torch to the next generation with all members conveying their best wishes to the late actor's son, Babushaan Mohanty, through a dance performance.
"Uttam Mohanty's legacy will continue with his son," Santwana added.
This year's convention witnessed the participation of over 1,500 Odias, who celebrated their roots over three days. There were Odissi, Champu and Chhanda drama presentations, a tribal fashion show and gorging on Odia delicacies. It highlighted the cultural identity and commitment to preserving and promoting Odisha's rich artistic heritage among the community abroad.
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The meet also included sessions on spirituality, financial planning, Odia literature and poem recitation, wellness and healthcare, including CPR training, self-breast examination and mental health. It also included discussions by experts on advancing AI in Odisha's higher education, Odisha's development and library movement.
The convention was livestreamed on YouTube and the inaugural ceremony was attended by consul general of India in Houston, D C Manjunath, and eminent doctor Sitakantha Dash. The convention was inaugurated by OSA executive committee members — president Leena Mishra, vice-president Saradakanata Panda, secretary Dash and treasurer Subhransu Mishra.
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