About Baishnaba Pani
Lived 1882 – 1956 (aged 73). Baishnaba Pani was an Indian writer and playwright.
Baishnaba Pani (1882–1956) was an Indian writer and arranger of jatras, a type of folk-theatre in the state of Odisha.
Early life He was born at Kothapada, Mahanga, Cuttack, Odisha.
Career Pani introduced "gitinatya" (musical performance) for the first time in Odia-language jatra. Some of his popular jatra stories include "Saudagara Farce", "Abu Hussain Farce", and "'Natua Mohanty Farce".
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Who was Baishnaba Pani?
Odia playwright
When was Baishnaba Pani born?
Baishnaba Pani was born on 26 October 1882 in Cuttack district.
When did Baishnaba Pani die?
Baishnaba Pani died on 10 May 1956.
What was Baishnaba Pani's occupation?
Baishnaba Pani was a writer and playwright.
What nationality was Baishnaba Pani?
Baishnaba Pani was Indian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Baishnaba Pani. https://biography.guide/baishnaba-pani/
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