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Born on February 13, 1933, Jiwan Pani belonged to a Brahmin family from Baripada in the Mayurbhanj district of Orissa. He was a scholar and a renowned poet, honoured with the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1996. After high school, he completed B.Sc with honours in Physics and a Master's in Education. Later, he appeared for Orissa Administrative Services (OAS). Among six sisters, he was the only son of Nakulcharan Pani and Chitra Mani Pani. Jiwan Pani exhibited a keen interest in music, dance, and theatre since childhood. He also enjoyed playing the flute and cricket—besides, he cherished photography and cooking. At the age of thirteen, his first poem was published, which was widely applauded. He became a celebrated poet and lyricist whose art was sung by every common man.
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