11 Facts About Kalicharan Pattnaik

Kalicharan Pattnaik, known by his sobriquet Kabichandra, was an eminent literary and artistic figure of Odisha.

Kalicharan Pattnaik had contributions in the field of Odissi music, Odissi dance and Odia theatre.

Kalicharan Pattnaik had significant contributions to development early Odia cinema as well.

Kalicharan Pattnaik was born on 23 December 1898 in the then princely state of Badamba.

Kalicharan Pattnaik got his early education from Charchika school of Banki.

Kalicharan Pattnaik produced a play Babaji and with the help of his school friends.

Kalicharan Pattnaik came to Cuttack after serving as Sub-inspector of Schools at Khandapara for few years.

Kalicharan Pattnaik was the Assistant editor of 'Mukura' of Brajasundar Das.

Kalicharan Pattnaik introduced several new features in it from the Odisha's classical dance style Odissi.

Kalicharan Pattnaik was honoured by the Gajapati as Kabichandra for his musical compositions.

Kalicharan Pattnaik broke this restriction with his dramas with socially relevant topics.