Noted writer, dramatist, lyricist and screen writer Bijay Mishra received the prestigious Jayadev Award for his lifetime contribution to the Oriya film industry during the 30th Orissa State Film Awards at Bhubaneshwar on 19th December. Oriya film Bhija Matira Swarga received the Best Feature Film award while filmmaker Akshay Parija received the prestigious Mohan Sunder Dev Goswami Samman for the movie. Veteran actor Mihir Das received the Best Actor award for his outstanding performance in Bhija Matira Swarga. Versatile actress Archita received the Best Actress award for her performance in Champion. D. Niranjan Reddy bagged the Best Story Writer award for Ole Ole Dil Bole.
Following is the list of the prominent awardees in other categories:
Shantiraj Khosla – Best Music Director for Feri Aa
Basantraj Samal – Best Lyricist for Sathi Tu Feri Aa
Karunakar – Best Playback Singer (Male) for Feri Aa
Antara Chakraborty – Best Singer (Female) for Sathi Tu Feri Aa
Asuthosh Mohapatra – Best Screenplay for Bhija Matira Swarga
Manoj Mishra – Best Supporting Actor (Male) for Champion
Shivani Khara – Best Supporting Actor (Female) for Feri Aa
Rakhi Das – Best Comedian for Deewana Heli To Pain
Sarthak Hota – Best Child Artiste for Feri Aa
Sangram Maharana – Best Art Director for Feri Aa
Nandalal Mohapatra – Best Dialogue Writer for Bhija Matira Swarga
Munna Babu – Best Choreographer for Feri Aa.