Bhubaneswar: Lyricist of popular Odia film songs such as Kahana E Phula Kahana, Jhuma Jhuma Golapi Bela Re, Sangram Mohanty passed away at his Bhanjanagar-based residence, on Tuesday morning. He was 78.
Mohanty, who had been suffering from paralysis for a long time, breathed his last at around 7 am. Mohanty’s last rites will be performed at Barunei Ghat today, as informed by the family.
Born on January 27, 1947 in Baripada, Mohanty was a renowned name in the Odia music industry. He had written lyrics for numerous songs in Odia films, albums, and radio programmes. His notable works include the iconic songs Jhuma Jhuma Golapi Belare from the film Abhilasha and Kahana e Phula Kahana from Phula Chandana.
Apart from these, Mohanty had also penned lyrics for Mo Mana Khali Tori Pain’ directed by Gouri Shankar Das and ‘Tume Hni Sathi Mora’ directed by Surendra Mohanty, both composed by Saroj Patnaik. Mohanty was known for his humble personality. His demise has cast a pall of gloom in the music world, especially among lyricists.
