Bhubaneswar: A song glorifying Odisha’s contribution to sports, hockey in particular, titled, ‘Ek Nayi Kahani Likhi Hai Odisha’, has been released here ahead of the FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup 2023, scheduled to start from January 13. It has been written, composed and directed by Santosh Panda.
Panda has also set the music, while renowned Bollywood singer Abhijeet Bhattacharya has sung the song. The video of the song was released at an event here in presence of Mayor Sulochana Das, Odisha Khadi and Village Industries Board chairman Sangram Keshari Paikray and others.
Governor Prof Ganeshi Lal released the poster and promo of the song in presence of former India captain and Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey. “We have received high praise from the Governor for the lyrics and tune of the song, while the Hockey India president has presented us a hockey stick as a token of appreciation,” Panda was quoted as saying.