Kiranmay wins award for Sambalpuri film

Baragada: Young talent Kiranmay Sahu, hailing from Sohela in Baragada district, has brought pride to the Sambalpuri film industry by winning international acclaim. He was honoured with the Best Dialogue Writer Award for the Sambalpuri film ‘Mahani’ at the International Tagore Film Awards.

Organised by the Film Festival Junction in Kolkata, the international award ceremony recognised Kiranmay Sahu, marking a significant milestone for regional cinema and the Sambalpuri film industry. His exceptional dialogue writing for ‘Mahani’ beautifully captures the authenticity of the Sambalpuri language, the nuance of regional expressions, and the daily lifestyle of the local community. Deeply rooted in regional traditions and cultural identity, Sahu’s script provides the film with a uniquely distinctive character. This international recognition highlights Kiranmay Sahu’s creative talent and writing skills, bringing global visibility to the Sambalpuri language and cinema. His achievement has sparked widespread pride across Sohela and Western Odisha, inspiring a new generation of regional writers and filmmakers to champion local culture and storytelling.

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