Bhubaneswar, June 27 -- Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi honoured leading personalities from the Odia film industry at the 35th and 36th State Film Awards ceremony in Bhubaneswar on Friday night, reaffirming the state government's commitment to strengthening the regional film industry and supporting artists and technicians.

The Chief Minister, accompanied by Odia Language, Literature and Culture Minister Suryabanshi Suraj, attended the awards ceremony and visited an exhibition showcasing the legacy of Odia cinema.

At the event, Majhi felicitated veteran actor Shyamalendu Bhattacharya with the prestigious Mohan Sundar Deb Goswami Award for 2023, while actress Namrata Das received the honour for 2024.

He also presented awards to ...