Amarendra Mohanty (Odisha: ଅମରେନ୍ଦ୍ର ମହାନ୍ତି; 6 February 1958 – 17 May 2021) was an Indian music composer and singer who mainly worked in Odia film and television industry.[1]
Personal life
Amarendra was born on 6 February 1958 in Kendrapara district of Odisha, India. He died on 17 May 2021 from COVID-19 related issues during the pandemic in India.[2]
Career
Mohanty started his musical career with Akashvani Cuttack. Later he started singing in different Odia films. In 1993 he started his career as a music director through the Odia movie Shradhanjali. Later he worked in films like Magunira Shagada, Suna Panjuri, Sarapancha Babu, Bhai Hela Bhagari, Stree, Kandhei Akhire Luha, etc.[3] His last film as a music director was Ranga Barasiba Tupuru Tupuru released in 2019.[4]
References
- ↑ Indian Panorama{{#if:|, {{{last}}}}. Directorate of Film Festivals, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India(2002)
- ↑ Ollywood music director Amarendra Mohanty succumbs to Covid 19. KalingaTV(17 May 2021). Retrieved 17 May 2021.
- ↑ Popular Odia music director Amarendra Mohanty breathes his last due to COVID-19. OrissaPOST(17 May 2021).
- ↑ Renowned Odia Music Director Amarendra Mohanty Succumbs To Covid. Odisha TV(17 May 2021). Retrieved 17 May 2021.