Akshaya Mohanty was a legendary singer, composer, and musician from Odisha, a state located in eastern India. He was born on October 12, 1937, in the city of Cuttack in Odisha. Mohanty is regarded as one of the pioneers of modern Odia music and is considered a cultural icon in the state.
Mohanty started his career as a singer and composer in the 1950s and went on to become one of the most popular and respected musicians in Odisha. He is known for his melodious voice, innovative music compositions, and ability to connect with his listeners through his songs. Some of his most popular songs include "Jhia Jiba Sasughara", "Janha Amaku Luchi Dekha", and "Jagannath Ashtakam".
Apart from his work in music, Mohanty was also a prolific writer and poet. He authored several books in the Odia language, including collections of poems and lyrics. He was also actively involved in social and cultural activities in Odisha and played a key role in promoting the state's language and culture.
Akshaya Mohanty is a multi-faceted music personality from Orissa. He was a singer, composer and lyricist.
Akshaya Mohanty's journey as an artist started in the 50's with just a healthy musical curiosity and without initiation in formal rules and theories.
Akshaya Mohanty made invaluable contributions in the fields of ballads(Baji Rout, Kanchi Vijay, Konark Gatha, Raandi Pua A'nta), folk and choral songs.
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