Odisha

Popular Jatra Artist Of Odisha Mahendra Das Passes Away

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OB Bureau

Cuttack: Eminent jatra artist of Odisha Mahendra Das, popularly known as Bhiku Seth, passed away after a massive heart attack on Saturday.

A relative told the media that the 55-year-old artist was taken from his house at Choudwar to SCB Medical College and Hospital after he complained of acute chest pain. However, he died on the way.

Das became a household name for his outstanding role in the play ‘Saguna Basichi Dena Melai’ which earned him the moniker of Bhiku Seth.

OB Bureau

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