Bhubaneswar, July 4 -- Odisha's traditional handloom heritage, art and culture have found a powerful cinematic expression in the Odia feature film Mehermunda, Handlooms, Textiles and Handicrafts Minister Pradeep Bal Samanta said on Saturday.
The film, produced by GR Records and based on the lives, struggles and achievements of Odisha's weaving community, was specially screened at the Odisha State Convention Centre, Lok Seva Bhawan, under the aegis of the Department of Handlooms, Textiles and Handicrafts.
The special screening was attended by Handlooms, Textiles and Handicrafts Minister Pradeep Bal Samanta, Industries Minister Sampad Chandra Swain and senior officials of the department.
Praising the film, Bal Samanta described Mehermunda ...