Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Sunday expressed deep grief at the passing away of veteran Odia film personality Ajit Das.
Describing him as a genius, the chief minister said that he has left an indelible mark in Odia film industry as a versatile actor and director.
“A former head of the department of drama at Utkal Sangeet Mahavidyalaya, the demise of Ajit Das has created a great void in the Odia film industry which will take years to fill. Ajit Das will continue to live in the hearts of innumerable cine lovers of Odisha,” he added.
Naveen also conveyed his deep sympathy to the bereaved family.
Das breathed his last at a private hospital this afternoon. He had tested positive for COVID-19 on September 1 and was under treatment.
Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and Andhra Pradesh Governor Biswabhusan Harichandan also mourned the death of noted the Odia film actor.
BJP leader and former Kendrapada MP Baijayant Panda also expressed his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family.
Condolences are pouring in:-
Bhubaneswar: Odisha FC reigned supreme at Fortress Kalinga Stadium once more. Coming from behind in…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government on Friday quashed reports about closure of schools till June 15…
New Delhi: It was after weeks of drama and suspense that the people of Odisha…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha government has suspended Excise Superintendent of Kendrapada district Debi Prasad Mishra for dereliction…
Bengaluru: Actress Harshika Poonacha has alleged that she and her husband were harassed and attacked…
Bhubaneswar: BJP leader of Kendrapada Bijayketan Swain along with his supporters joined BJD on Friday.…
New Delhi: The first phase of voting for the 18th Lok Sabha elections was by…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha unit of BJP on Friday accused the BJD of misleading the voters of…