Oriya film producer Kesab Rout passed away on the morning of 30th June at his residence in Cuttack following massive cardiac arrest. He was 68. He had produced hit Oriya films like Suna Chadhei, Suna Harini and Bhisma Pratigyna. He had also produced television serials.
Kesab Rout was the president of the Oriya Film Producers’ Association at the time of his demise. He was a Congress leader too.