Mohan Sundar Deb Goswami (Odia: ମୋହନ ସୁନ୍ଦର ଦେବ ଗୋସ୍ୱାମୀ, romanized: Mohana Sundara Deba Goswāmi, 8 August 1892 – 11 January 1948) was an Odissi musician, poet & composer, a Guru of traditional Rahasa or Rasa and film director in Odia-language films. Widely known for his efforts to keep alive the Rahasa or Rasa, a traditional theatrical form depicting the romance of Radha and Krishna, Gosain became iconic for his renditions of classical Odissi songs, including Odissi, Chhanda, Champu, Kirtana, Bhajana, Janana, etc. His renditions on gramophone records pressed under the label His Master's Voice and over All India Radio made him a household figure in Odisha.[3] He had a major role in creating the first Odia film Sita Bibaha in the year 1936, himself directing, producing and acting in this film.

Mohan Sundar Deb Goswami
ମୋହନ ସୁନ୍ଦର ଦେବ ଗୋସ୍ୱାମୀ
Born	Shyama Sundar Deb Goswami (1892-08-08)8 August 1892[1][2] Puri, British India
Died	11 January 1948(1948-01-11) (aged 55)
Occupation	Film director, producer
Known for	Odia Rahasa (Manabhanjana), Odissi music, Abhinaya (Odissi dance)
Notable work	Manabhanjana
Style	Odissi music

Mohan Sunder Dev Goswami awards

An annual film award has been constituted in his name in the state of Odisha.

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