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Indian playwright (1934–2022) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Rajat Kumar Kar (2 October 1934 – 8 May 2022) was an Indian playwright, Jagannath Culture researcher, and Radio & TV commentator.[1] He had written more than 600 plays for radio. He was the longest and oldest active commentator of the World Famous Ratha Jatra of Lord Jagannath on both TV and Radio for more than 60 years. The Government of India honored him with the Padma Shri award in 2021 for his eminent works in Odia literature.[2][3] He was a prolific writer on Upendra Bhanja literature and has seven non-fiction to his credit. He has also written a few books on Lord Jagannath.[4]
Rajat Kumar Kar | |
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Born | |
Died | 8 May 2022 87) Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India | (aged
Occupation(s) | Odia playwright, Jagannath Culture Researcher, Radio & TV commentator |
Spouse | Shantilata Kar |
Parent(s) | Kulamani Kar (father) Indumati Devi (mother) |
Relatives | Sarat Kumar Kar (brother) |
Awards | Padma Shri |
Signature | |
Kar died at 87 on 8 May 2022 in a private hospital in Bhabaneswar due to heart disease.[4]
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