About Nitai Palit
Lived 1923 – 1990 (aged 67). Nitai Palit was an Indian film director, actor and screenwriter.
Nityananda Palit, known as Nitai Palit (8 March 1923 – 26 July 1990) was a playwright, actor and director. In 1965, he received the President's Award from Indira Gandhi for direction in his film Malajahna. This was the first Oriya film ever to be awarded the 'Silver Lotus' for direction and is still considered a classic.
Filmography Kedar Gouri (1954) (actor and directed) Malajahna (1965) (screenplay and directed)
Kie Kahara (1968) (written and directed) Krushna Sudama (1976) (produced and directed) Bandhu Mahanty (1977) (written and directed) Anurag (1980) (produced and directed) Kie Jite Kie Hare (1981) (directed)
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Who was Nitai Palit?
Odia director (1923-1990)
When was Nitai Palit born?
Nitai Palit was born on 8 March 1923 in Cuttack.
When did Nitai Palit die?
Nitai Palit died on 26 July 1990 in Cuttack.
What was Nitai Palit's occupation?
Nitai Palit was a film director, actor and screenwriter.
What nationality was Nitai Palit?
Nitai Palit was Indian.
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