Natabar Samantaray

Natabara Samantaray was an Odia writer and literary critic. Some of his known literary historical works are Odia Sahityara Itihasa (1803-1920), Adhunika Odia Sahityara Bhittibhumi and Vyasakabi Fakirmohan. His critical review included works of many noted Odia authors like Fakir Mohan Senapati and Radhanath Ray. His historical research includes all of the major Odia writings published during 1803 until 1920 which accentuate the British Raj and its impact in coastal Odisha, and a critical analysis of the modern Odia literature.

Notable works Odia Sahityara Itihasa (1803-1920) (1964) Odisha Sahitya Academy Award (1957-1958) for Vyasakabi Fakir Mohan Odisha Sahitya Academy Award (1959-1961) for Juga Prabarttak Radhanath Sarala Award