Tarang Cine Productions’ ‘Pade Akasha’ chronicles inspiring journey of Dr. Sruti Mohapatra

Tarang Cine Productions' highly anticipated Odia biopic, ‘Pade Akasha’, brings to the screen the inspiring journey of Dr. Sruti Mohapatra, a fearless advocate for disability rights in India.

Directed by Susant Mani and starring Archita Sahu in the lead role, the film promises to be a powerful narrative of resilience, courage, and empowerment.

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The Story of a Trailblazer:

Dr. Sruti Mohapatra’s journey is a story of immense strength and determination. A promising young woman with a bright future in the Indian Civil Services, her life took a drastic turn in 1987 when a tragic accident left her paralyzed from the neck down. 

She lost her job, marriage, and faced numerous challenges, from the humiliation of seeking constant assistance to the reluctance of professors in accommodating her needs. Despite all odds, she went on to earn her MPhil and PhD degrees and later trained over 100 civil service aspirants, many of whom now serve in key government positions.

Changing the Paradigm of Disability:

Dr. Mohapatra’s contributions to disability rights are monumental. Some of her key initiatives include:

- Advocating for physically challenged devotees to access the Jagannath Temple in Puri on wheelchairs.
- Urging the Election Commission to ensure that disabled individuals could cast their votes independently.
- Demanding permanent slope arrangements at public meetings to enable people with disabilities to participate equally.

Cast and Crew of Tarang Cine Productions’ ‘Pade Akasha’

Produced by Litisha Mangat Panda, ‘Pade Akasha’ is an inspiring biopic directed by Susant Mani, with a screenplay by Biplav Singh and Debidutta Mohanty. The film features Archita Sahu in the lead role, supported by an ensemble cast including Rajesh Jais, Hara Rath, Smita Mohanty, Mohan Majithia, Madhumita, and Bijaylaxmi. The dialogues are penned by Bharadwaj Panda while the film's soulful music is composed by Prem Anand, with lyrics by Bijaya Malla and vocals by Shasank Sekhar.

Among others:

Associate Director:  Priyabrata Giri
Art Director: Linkan Pattanaik
Dop: Subranshu Das & Falgu Satpathy
Editor: Sukumar Mani
DI: Swagat Kalyan 
Sound Design: Nitesh Sharma
Line Producer: Suvalaxmi Pattanaik
Executive Producer: Tribhuban Panda
Chief Executive Producer: Debidutta Mohanty 
Creative Head: Ranjan Satpathy

This Tarang Cine Productions’ ‘Pade Akasha’ is all set to hit the theatres on April 11.

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