# Mohan Sundar Deb Goswami

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Odissi classical musician, Guru of traditional Odisha Rasa theatre, Indian film director

Mohan Sundar Deb Goswami ମୋହନ ସୁନ୍ଦର ଦେବ ଗୋସ୍ୱାମୀ Born Shyama Sundar Deb Goswami (1892-08-08)8 August 1892[1][2] Puri, British India Died 11 January 1948(1948-01-11) (aged 55) Occupations Film director, producer Known for Odia Rahasa (Manabhanjana), Odissi music, Abhinaya (Odissi dance) Notable work Manabhanjana Style Odissi music

**Mohan Sundar Deb Goswami** ([Odia](/source/Odia_language): ମୋହନ ସୁନ୍ଦର ଦେବ ଗୋସ୍ୱାମୀ, romanized: *Mohana Sundara Deba Goswāmi*, 8 August 1892 – 11 January 1948) was an [Odissi musician](/source/Odissi_music), poet & composer, a Guru of traditional *Rahasa* or *Rasa* and film director in [Odia](/source/Odia_language)-language films. Widely known for his efforts to keep alive the *Rahasa* or *[Rasa](/source/Raslila)*, a traditional theatrical form depicting the romance of [Radha](/source/Radha) and [Krishna](/source/Krishna), Gosain became iconic for his renditions of [classical Odissi songs](/source/Odissi_music), including *Odissi, Chhanda, Champu, Kirtana, Bhajana, Janana,* etc. His renditions on gramophone records pressed under the label [His Master's Voice](/source/Saregama) and over All India Radio made him a household figure in Odisha.[3] He had a major role in creating the first Odia film *[Sita Bibaha](/source/Sita_Bibaha)* in the year 1936, himself directing, producing and acting in this film.

## Mohan Sunder Dev Goswami awards

An annual film award has been constituted in his name in the state of [Odisha](/source/Odisha).

Mohan Sunder Dev Goswami Awards[4] Serial Name of Movie Year 1 Kichhi Smurti Kichhi Anubhuti 1988 2 Andha Diganta 1989 3 Agni Bina 1990 4 Adi Mimansa 1991 5 Agni Sanketa 1992 6 Asha 1993 7 Lubai Daka 1994 8 Mokshya 1995 9 Sunya Swarupa 1996 10 Ahalya 1997 11 Bou 1998 12 Maa O Mamata 1999 13 Gare Sindura Dhare Luha 2000 14 Laxmira Abhisara 2001 15 Muhurtta 2002 16 Aa Aakare Aaa 2003 17 Om Shanti Om 2004 18 Kathantara 2005 19 Puja Paain Phulatie 2006 20 Dhauli Express 2007 21 Jeeanta Bhoota 2008 22 Sata Sure Bandha A Jeeban 2009

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** ["Activities of the Academy"](http://www.orissasangeetnatak.org/activities.html). Odisha Sangeet Natak Akademi. Retrieved 7 August 2015.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** Palit, Ashok. ["Mohan Sundar Dev Goswami – Doyen of Odia film industry"](http://bizodisha.com/mohan-sundar-dev-goswami-doyen-of-odia-film-industry/). Bizodisha. Retrieved 7 August 2015.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** Panda, Dr. Pradipta Kumar (1990). *ଓଡ଼ିଆ ରାସ ପରମ୍ପରା* [*Odia Rasa Tradition*] (in Odia). Binod Behari, Cuttack: Books and Books. pp. 252–3.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** ["State film awards announced"](https://web.archive.org/web/20131224122939/http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/article1341385.ece?service=print). Archived from [the original](http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/article1341385.ece?service=print) on 24 December 2013.

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