Itirani Samanta
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| Itirani Samanta | |
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| Born | 1970 (age 55–56) Cuttack, Odisha |
| 🏳️ Nationality | Indian |
| 🏫 Education | M.A in Literature, M.A. (Journalism and Mass Communication), Ph.D (Literature) |
| 🎓 Alma mater | Utkal University, Visva-Bharati University |
| 💼 Occupation | writer, editor, film producer |
| 👶 Children | Shreejit Abhishek |
| 👪 Relatives | Achyuta Samanta (Elder brother) |
| 🏅 Awards | National Film Award, Odisha State Film Awards |
Itirani Samanta (born 1970) is an Indian writer, film producer, editor, and journalist. She produced national film award-winning movie Kathantara in 2005. She is the editor of the monthly family magazine of Odisha, The Kadambini, and the children's magazine The Kunikatha.[1]
Samanta received the National Film Award for Best Film production in 2005 and the Odisha State Film Awards 2014 award for best story writer.[2]
Early life and education
Dr. Itirani Samanta was born in 1970 in the village of Kalarabanka, Cuttack, Odisha. She is the youngest of seven siblings, born to Nilimarani Samanta and Anadi Charan Samanta. Having lost her father early and lacking adequate financial support, Dr. Samanta's early childhood was marked by relentless struggle for survival. She was raised by her mother amidst poverty and social challenges. However, her determination and passion for education sustained her through these difficult times.
Dr. Samanta received her primary education in Kalarabanka and later moved to Cuttack to complete her high school. After completing her +2 science education at Ramadevi Women’s College, Bhubaneswar, she enrolled in Electronics & Telecommunication engineering in Bhubaneswar to help support her family. Despite this, her strong desire to write led her to pursue a postgraduate degree in Odia Literature and a Master's degree in Mass Communication and Advanced Journalism from Utkal University, Odisha. Later, she earned her Ph.D in Literature from Visva-Bharati University, Shantiniketan, and received a fellowship from the Ministry of Culture, Government of India.
Career
Samanta began her career as an author, publishing her first book, 'Tathaapi' (a collection of short stories), in 2001. To date, she has authored 20 books. Her books have garnered critical acclaim and reader appreciation.
Samanta founded Kadambini Media Pvt. Ltd. in 2000 and launched the premier monthly family magazine of Odisha, The Kadambini. She also launched the children's magazine Kunikatha under this media company. Dr. Samanta currently serves as editor of both magazines.[3] [4]
Filmography
Samanta's debut as a producer and scriptwriter was with the film Kathantara (2005), [5] a film set against the backdrop of the 1999 Odisha cyclone. Kathantara won eight awards at the 18th Odisha State Film Awards (2005) and the Silver Lotus for Best Odia Feature Film in 2006 at the 53rd National Film Awards.[6] She also produced and wrote her second feature film, Krantidhara (2014), a film based on the struggles of women in grassroots politics. This film received critical acclaim and was showcased at various national and international film festivals, winning 3 awards at the Odisha State Film Awards (2014).[7]
Samanta produced a short film, Kahani Nuhen (2013), which was awarded Best Short Film at the 1st Odisha State Tele-Film Award, presented by the Culture Department of the Government of Odisha.[8][9][10] She also produced and directed two educational films ("Chithhi" and "Kanyaaratna") and the telefilm "Taapoi", as well as a play, "Kaanta-Kaantaa". She also produced several documentary promotional films for the Government of Odisha, such as "Ballav Speaks."
Television
- Bhinna Manisha Bhinna Katha (A unique television series on the lives of transgenders)
- Kadambini Ama Patrika (A weekly literary television magazine)
- Kahani Gita Pachhara (The untold stories behind popular Odia songs)
- Katha Apanka Pasandara (A television show showcasing celebrity preferences)
- Glamour Lane (A television show about the glamour world of cinema and television)
- Chit Chat (An intimate conversation between two celebrity actors)
Bibliography
Writer
- Tathaapi (Collection of short stories), (2001 – 1st edition), (2005 – 2nd edition), (2010 – 3rd edition), (2015 – 4th edition), ISBN 978-93-85350-00-9 Search this book on
., P.72 - Iti Tora Lipsa (Collection of short stories), (2012 – 1st edition), ISBN 978-81-920553-7-4 Search this book on ., P.232
- Jhada Parara Surya O Krantidhara, (2017 – 1st edition), ISBN 978-93-85350-05-4 Search this book on ., P.176
- Niraba Alapa, (2013 – 1st edition), ISBN 978-81-920553-8-1 Search this book on ., P.152
- Sakuntala Ra Jhia (Daughter of Sakuntala), novel, 2017, ISBN 978-93-85350-07-8 Search this book on ., P.256
- Sakuntala's Daughter, novel, 2019, ISBN 978-93-89110-24-1 Search this book on ., P.317
Editorial collections
- Itibruti (editorial collection, Part-1), (2006 – 1st edition), (2015 – 2nd edition), ISBN 978-93-85350-01-6 Search this book on ., P.64
- Itibruti (editorial collection, Part-2), (2010 – 1st edition), (2015 – 2nd edition), ISBN 978-93-85350-01-6 Search this book on ., P.96
Literary criticism
- Mudrita Nayika (the Thesis), (2019 – 1st edition), ISBN 978-93-85350-13-9 Search this book on ., P.464
- Kathaare Kathaare Upanyaasa Re Naaricharitra (a collection of research-oriented interviews, Part-1), (2011 – 1st edition), ISBN 978-81-920553-0-5 Search this book on ., P.400
- Kathaare Kathaare Upanyaasa Re Naaricharitra (a collection of research-oriented interviews, Part-2), (2012 – 1st edition), ISBN 978-81-920553-1-2 Search this book on ., P.342
- Kunakuninku Chithi (collection of letters)
- Volume-1, (2019 - 1st edition), ISBN 978-93-85350-09-2 Search this book on ., P.98
- Volume-2, (2019 - 1st edition), ISBN 978-93-85350-10-8 Search this book on ., P.98
- Volume-3, (2019 - 1st edition), ISBN 978-93-85350-11-5 Search this book on ., P.98
- Volume-4, (2019 - 1st edition), ISBN 978-93-85350-12-2 Search this book on ., P.98
- Volume-1, (2019 - 1st edition), ISBN 978-93-85350-09-2 Search this book on
Feature collection and interviews
- Prasanga Guchha (a collection of features), (2018 – 1st edition), ISBN 978-93-85350-08-5 Search this book on ., P.832
- Kathabarta (a collection of interviews), (2017 – 1st edition), ISBN 978-93-85350-06-1 Search this book on ., P.576
Compilations
- Charchaare Chandrasekhar (Book of Essays), (2012 – 1st edition), ISBN 978-81-920553-4-3 Search this book on ., P.392
- Kadambini Aama Rosei (collection of recipes)
- Volume-1, (2007 - 1st edition), (2017 - 2nd edition), ISBN 978-93-85350-09-2 Search this book on ., P.66
- Volume-2, (2012 - 1st edition), (2017 - 2nd edition), ISBN 978-81-920553-2-9 Search this book on ., P.82
- Volume-3, (2014 - 1st edition), (2017 - 2nd edition), ISBN 978-93-85350-04-7 Search this book on ., P.82
- Volume-1, (2007 - 1st edition), (2017 - 2nd edition), ISBN 978-93-85350-09-2 Search this book on
Philanthropy and journalism
Samanta is the Secretary of the Nilimarani Memorial Charitable Trust, named after her mother. She has initiated efforts to develop her native village, Kalarabanka, into a model village since 2006. She currently manages two schools, Kalinga English Medium School and Kalarabanka High School, and has motivated local youth to participate in village development and cultural activities. [11]
In 2017, she worked as a journalist for Kadambini to promote social acceptance of the transgender community, publishing a 150-page report on the issue. She also launched a special program, "Bhinna Manisha Bhinna Katha," on Kalinga TV since July 2, 2018, through her media house, Kadambini Media.[12][13]
Awards & achievements
Films
- National Award for best film production in 2006 for the Odia feature film Kathantara[14]
- Mohan Sundar Deb Goswami Award – 2005, for Kathantara[citation needed]
- Odisha State Film Awards for Best Film Kathantara
- Mohan Sundar Deb Goswami Award – 2014, for the film Krantidhara[citation needed]
- Odisha State Film Awards 2014 for best feature film Krantidhara[15]
- Odisha State Film Awards 2014 for best story writer for the film Krantidhara[15]
Editing
- Kaliprasad Das Upanyas Samman[citation needed]
- Akhyaya Sahitya Samman for best story writer 2010[citation needed]
- Rajiv Gandhi Sadbhabana Award – 2008 & 2007 (as best editor)[16]
Other accolades
Samanta has held positions in government, public, and private bodies, including:
- Member, Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), Ministry of I & B, Govt. of India[citation needed]
- Member, General Council, Odisha Sahitya Academy, Bhubaneswar, 2011–2013[citation needed]
- Member, Post Forum, Postal Dept., Odisha[citation needed]
References
- ↑ "Iti Samanta to contest from Kandhamal Lok Sabha Seat?". Odisha News Hawk. 11 March 2019.
- ↑ "Iti Samanta: Movies, Photos, Videos, News, Biography & Birthday | eTimes". timesofindia.indiatimes.com.
- ↑ Cite error: Invalid
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- ↑ https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/Iti-Samanta
- ↑ https://www.dailypioneer.com/2015/state-editions/promotion-drive-for-good-cinema-missing-in-odisha.html
- ↑ Sep 29, ip Bal. "Krantidhara bags an award in Seoul". The Times of India.
- ↑ "Tribal Boy Bags Best Child Artiste Award". enarada.com. 7 February 2014.
- ↑ "Wielding the director's baton – Orissa Post". Dailyhunt.
- ↑ ":: Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS) – a home for 25,000 tribal children". archive.kiss.ac.in.
- ↑ "Youth urged to play for global peace". Outlookindia.com.
- ↑ "Incident, From Where Originated The Concept Of Transgender's Tale, 'Bhinna Manisha Bhinna Katha'". Justice News.
- ↑ "INTERACTION of Dr ITI SAMANTA with LAXMI NARAYAN TRIPATHY – Youtube Video Download Mp3 HD Free". juanjosealvarez.com (in Tiếng Việt).
- ↑ P, Bhabani P. "7th Odia Film Fare Awards 2016 (March 29, 2017) – Complete Nominees List". OdiaPortal.IN.
- ↑ 15.0 15.1 "Dr. Iti Samanta bags Best Story Award". KalingaTV. 30 March 2017.
- ↑ "Dr Iti Samanta is editor of Odisha's most circulated magazine 'Kadambini'". KalingaTV. 5 September 2019.
External links
Iti Samnta on IMDb
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