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The recipient of the inaugural Sikander Alam Memorial Award – noted Odia singer Pranab Patnaik graced the occasion and performed one of Alam's hit songs - Megha Barasila Tupuru Tupuru.
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Former MP Prasanna Patasani, MLA Ananta Jena, Bhubaneswar mayor Sulochana Das, senior police officials and other dignitaries were present at the Jayanti celebrations.
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Eminent musician Abanikanta Das, fondly called as Genu, was felicitated with the Sikander Alam Vadya Ratna Samman-2022. A recognized artiste of AIR, Das is the brainchild behind many hit musical albums and has been a professional rhythm player for over 3 decades.
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Born into a family of music lovers, Abanikanta Das has very strong memory skills when it comes to retro music which has helped the music industry preserve priceless Odia songs. Das received a cash award of Rs 25000 for his exemplary contribution to Odia music and culture.
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Legendary singer Sekhar Ghosh (third from left) received the Sikander Alam Memorial Award-2022. He was also felicitated with a cash award of Rs 50000. One of his songs ‘Hrudayara Ei Sunyata ku’ is ruling Odia hearts even today.
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