Legendary singer Akshaya Kumar Mohanty
Khoka Bhai of Ollywood (Late. Akshaya Kumar Mohanty) the legendary singer, songwriter, writer, and musician was born on 12 October 1934 in Kendrapara. He had a great contribution to Odia Bhajans, Odissi, folk songs, Odia films, and ballads based on popular legends in Odisha. The legendary musician was born to Bichitrananda Mohanty and Subarna Manjari Mohanty. He recorded his first song Gadiala Bhai Dharichhi Sura Re in the 50s.
His first song as a playback singer was Gori Gori Gori of Oriya/Odia film “Maa” in 1959. He has sung songs in 129 Odia films. Akshaya Mohanty also has acted in 3 movies and also co-directed a movie. He composed music for about 75 movies. He has made experiments with themes, words and in recording and producing special sound effects.
He also recorded a drama titled “Patent Medicine” which is an evergreen drama in Odia, that went on to win the best radio drama award from All India Radio. Some of his popular songs are ‘Kene Gheni Jauchha Jagannathanku’, ‘Saata Daria Paare’, ‘He Phaguna Tume’, ‘Raja Jhia Sange’, ‘Rakata Tala Mala’, ‘Chakori Jhara’anaa Luha’.
Filmography of The Akshaya Kumar Mohanty
Mala Janha
Kie Kahar
Sansar
Naga Phasa
Taapoi
Jhili Mili
Nijhum Ratira Sathi
Shree Jagannath
Kie Jite Kie Hare
Ashanta Graha
Mahasati Sabitree
Swapna Sagar
Danda Balunga
Jai Phula
Jaga Hatare Pagha
Sankha Sindura
Mamata Mage Moola
Nala Damayanti
Baje Bainshi Nache Ghungura
Chaka Bhaunree
Sabu Mayare Baya
Eai Aama Sanshara
Karunamaya
Badhu Nirupama
Eai Ta Duniya
Tunda Baida
Jor Jar Mulak Taar
Thilli Jhia Heli Bohu
Suna Chadhei
Kurukshetra
Papa Punya
Pua Mora Kala Thakura
Mamata Ra Dori
Chaka Akhi Sabu Dekhuchi
Bidhira Bidhana
Aasuchi Mo Kalia Suna
Daiba Daudi
Chaka Dola Karuchi Lila
Thakura Achhanti Choubahaku
Paradesi Chadhei
Kalia Bharasa
Ama Ghara Ama Sansar
Hasa Luha Bhara Dunia
To Binu Anya Gati Nahin
Kotie Manisha Gotie Jaga
Kapala Likhana
Bhisma Pratigyan
Suna Bhauja
Rakhile Siba Mariba Kie
Lakhsmana Rekha
Jaya Jagannatha
Popular Songs of The Akshaya Kumar Mohanty
Gadiala bhai dharichhi sura re
Smruti tume
Bayasara krushnachuda
Tahun kanji gala
Udi udi udi ja re udi
Ja ja re bhasi bhasi ja
Raja jhia sange
Ba ba re capital
Punyara nadi tire
Abujha priyatama
Nadira nama alasakanya
Sabi sabi tu to mora
Alo ratani
He faguna tume gala pare pare
Nanda mundia driver
Sakalara gadi
Bandhu re anide anide mote
Baby eka gelha jhia
Gori gori gori
Rakata talamala
Tik Tik tik ghanta chale
Ei Chumki
Rangabati Re Rangabati
Abujha priayatama
Phulei rani saja phula
Jajabara mana mora
Chhapi chhapi basanto rati
Rail gadi jauchhi gadi
Sata daria pari re
Chandrama eka chandana bindu
Chandramailli hase
Ae e e alo alo mani
Rati je khoje
Ei rum juhum jhum jhum nupura
Kalankita ei nayaka
Hasa ta lakhye tanka
Sabi Sabi tu ta mora
Udigale gendalia jhadi dela para
Boula hebi nahin
Tu ki buli baharilu sahara
Mathia re gote kana
Kali gori dihen gadhei
Thik tori pari jhia tie
Jataka padichhi
Bhajans (Devotional) of The Akshaya Kumar Mohanty
Eka to bhakata jibana
Kene gheni jauchha Jagannathanku
Olata Brukhye khelucchi
Adhagadha diankara
Dasavatara (Gita Govinda)
Srikrushnara banshi swana suni
Jaya jaya Jagannatha
seta bhakat bhabare bandhare
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