Bhubaneswar: Noted Jatra artiste and stand-up comedian Rabi Satpathy passed away at his home at Agapada under Kujanga block in Jagatsinghpur district. He was 68.
He breathed his last after a prolonged battle with cancer.
In June, he first complained of severe stomach pain. He was taken to doctors in Cuttack where doctors advised him to conduct endoscopy.
Then it was known that he was in third-stage liver cancer. Since then, he had been under treatment. For the last few days, he skipped solid food and consumed only liquid diet, family members said.
Satpathy had started his career in Opera from super hit play ‘Saguna Basichi Dena Melai’ in which he appeared in Padu Mohanty character. His acting in the character of Padu Mohanty stole the hearts of thousands of Jatra lovers.
He had acted in several opera parties including Sibani Gananatya, Gouri Gananatya, Dhauli Gananatya, Konark Gananatya, Baghajatin Lokanatya, Indra Mahal, Rangamahal, Surya Mahal, Biswa Ranga Mahal.
Satpathy had become a household name among jatra lovers for his charming and living acting. He was considered as a crowd-puller in Opera parties.
