Noted Odisha Lyricist & Playwright Netrananda Barik No More

Balangir: Noted lyricist and playwright Netrananda Barik has passed away after a sudden ilness at Khujenpali in Balangir district. He was 70.

According to Barik’s family, he complained of uneasiness on Sunday evening. He died on the way to Santha Bhima Bhoi Medical College and Hospital in Balangir.

His last rites will be performed on Monday, his family informed.

Barik was a certified lyricist at Akashvani. He had also written the lyrics for the famous Odia movie ‘Sala Budha’.

Besides, he had also written many superhit songs and plays for western Odisha.

He also essayed roles in acclaimed Odia movies such as ‘Bhukha’, Sala Budha’, ‘Sala Budha Ra Badla’, ‘Aadim Vichar’ and ‘Pahada Ra Luha’ among others.

Barik is survived by three sons and a daughter.