Utsav Charan Das Explained

Utsav Charan Das
Birth Place:	Odisha, India
Occupation:	Dancer Music Composer Play Writer
Awards:	Padma Shri

Utsav Charan Das is an Indian dancer. He is also a lyricist, music composer and play writer. In 2020, he was awarded Padma Shri by the Indian government for his contribution in Arts.^{[1] [2]}

Early life and education

Das is from Chaudwar in Odisha. He is a matriculate.

Career

Das worked as a stenographer in the state government. In 1960, he performed Ghoda Nacha for the first time with his father. He has written many lyrical plays namely Bhai Juntia, Krushna Avatar, Mahisa Nasini, Gambhiribije, Khaiunjula, Kelikadamb, Rangakeli and Gujuna. He has written many songs on health problems and social initiatives like AIDS, malaria, leprosy prevention, Swachh Bharat, Beti Bachao Beti Padhao.^[3]

Awards

• Padma Shri
• Odisha Sangeet Natak Akademi Award

Notes and References

1. Web site: 12 Odias honoured with Padma awards . 2022-05-15 . The New Indian Express.
2. Web site: Odisha’s padma prides . 2022-05-15 . The New Indian Express.
3. Web site: Minati Singha. Jan 31, 2020 . Padma award for effort to keep art form alive Bhubaneswar News - Times of India . 2022-05-15 . The Times of India . en.