Mohan Sundar Deb Goswami (, 8 August 1892 – 11 January 1948) was an Odissi musician, poet & composer, a Guru of traditional Rahasa or Rasa and film director in Odia-language films. Widely known for his efforts to keep alive the Rahasa or Rasa, a traditional theatrical form depicting the romance of Radha and Krishna, Gosain became iconic for his renditions of classical Odissi songs, including Odissi, Chhanda, Champu, Kirtana, Bhajana, Janana, etc. His renditions on gramophone records pressed under the label His Master's Voice and over All India Radio made him a household figure in Odisha. He had a major role in creating the first Odia film Sita Bibaha in the year 1936, himself directing, producing and acting in this film.
Mohan Sunder Dev Goswami awards An annual film award has been constituted in his name in the state of Odisha. + Mohan Sunder Dev Goswami Awards Serial Name of Movie Year1 Kichhi Smurti Kichhi Anubhuti 19882 Andha Diganta 19893 Agni Bina 19904 Adi Mimansa 19915 Agni Sanketa 19926 Asha 19937 Lubai Daka 19948 Mokshya 19959 Sunya Swarupa 199610 Ahalya 199711 Bou 199812 Maa O Mamata 199913 Gare Sindura Dhare Luha 200014 Laxmira Abhisara 200115 Muhurtta 200216 Aa Aakare Aaa 200317 Om Shanti Om 200418 Kathantara 200519 Puja Paain Phulatie 200620 Dhauli Express 200721 Jeeanta Bhoota 200822 Sata Sure Bandha A Jeeban 2009
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