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Jiwan Pani, born on February 13, 1933, in Baripada, Mayurbhanj district, Orissa, hailed from a Brahmin family. He was the only son of Nakulcharan Pani and Chitra Mani Pani, with six sisters. Academically accomplished, he completed a B.Sc with honours in Physics and a Master's in Education, and also appeared for the Orissa Administrative Services (OAS)…
Journey Timeline
1933
Born — Born on February 13 in Baripada, Mayurbhanj district, Orissa.
1964
Songs from 'Arundhati' released — Two of his songs, 'Aaji Mun Shraboni' and 'Mayuri Go Tuma', from the film Arundhati became famous.
1970
Joined Sangeet Natak Akademi and won National Award — Joined Sangeet Natak Akademi in Delhi and won a national award for his first documentary film on Chhau Nritya.
1984
Published 'The Tradition of Odissi Music'
1985
Became Director of Kathak Kendra and published 'The Tradition of Maahaari Dance' — Appointed Director of Kathak Kendra, New Delhi, and published 'The Tradition of Maahaari Dance'.
1986
Published 'World of Other Faces - Indian Masks'
1994
Retired from Kathak Kendra — Retired as Director of Kathak Kendra.
1996
Received Sahitya Akademi Translation Award — Awarded for his Odia translation 'Muhan Sanjha'.
1998
Passed away — Condolences from Sonal Mansingh in 1998 suggest his passing around this year.
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Awards & Honors
- 1996 · Sahitya Akademi Translation Award — Sahitya Akademi
- Orissa Sangeet Natak Akademi Award — Orissa Sangeet Natak Akademi
- 1970 · National Award for documentary film on Chhau Nritya
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- Jiwan Pani Memorial Festival: to sir, with love
Hindustan Times
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