BIODATA OF GADADHAR PUTY

BIOBRIEF

GADADHAR PUTY is an alumnus of prestigious Film & Television Institute of India, Pune. Born in a small village, Pathuri in Mayurbhanj District he is a graduate from MPC College Baripada , and did his master degree in English literature from Ravenshaw College, Cuttack.

He took interest in writing short stories from his school days but was short-lived as his interest was shifted to another creative field of art, i.e., cinema.

As a part of his Diploma Film at FTII, Pune Puty scripted directed and edited SAPNA, a featurette in Hindi which drew attention of FILM MAKERS IN MUMBAI. But he opted for Orissa to contribute his talent for the development of cinema in his mother tongue, Oriya.

Immediately after completion of training in film making at FTII, he got to make his first feature film in Oriya, ASHARA AKASHA in 1983. It won 3 State film Awards and ran for 50 days in commercial circuits.

Puty also edited feature films like NISIDDHA SWAPNA(Forbidden Dream), TARA, AW AKAARE AA (A.B.She), KICHHI SMRUTI KICHHI ANUBHUTI, DOORA DIGANTA (Distant Horizon), etc all of which have been honoured by National Film Awards.

His latest film POOJA PAEEN PHOOLATIE (A Rose for Pooja) is the story of deep bond between two little girls who pass through a series of turbulent emotional phases. Beneath a very simple & emotional story, Puty has left a deep and profound philosophy of life in this film.

This film is honored by 6 State film Awards including Best Film, Best Direction, Best Story, Best Cinematography, Best Child Artist & Best Female Singer. Recently Ministry of I & B, Government of India has declare to honour the film with National Award for Best Oriya Film for 2006.

Puty has won 4 State Film Awards: twice for Film Editing, once each for Film Story and Film Direction.

He has made two very noteworthy tele-films, BIBARA and DOORABHASA based on the stories by Tarunkanti Mishra.

Currently Puty is serving as the Head of Production at SIET, Bhubaneswar.

POOJA PAEEN PHOOLATIE (A ROSE FOR POOJA )

POOJA PAEEN PHOOLATIE( A ROSE FOR POOJA)
a film by Gadadhar Puty

POOJA PAEEN PHOOLATIE (A ROSE FOR POOJA) is not exactly a children’s film but it explores the world of children. It is the story of an extraordinary 12 year girl Pooja and her relationship with another girl of 5 years, Mickey.

Pooja, an orphan, is brought up in a brickyard with her grand father. She is excellent in her studies and co curricular activities. The owner of the brick yard takes her to his city house for higher studies but his wife engages Pooja as a domestic hand and does not allow her to go to school. A strong bond develops between her spoilt daughter, Mickey and Pooja. Within a short time Pooja is transforms Mickey into an all round champion. When the friendship reaches a peak level, Pooja is driven out from their house. Years later these two tender hearts meet: Mickey with eye injury and Pooja to Pooja her without revealing her identity. Mickey’s condition aggravates and Pooja prays almighty for Mickey at the cost of her life. Pooja dies and Mickey sees the light of the world through Pooja’s eyes.

Written, edited and directed by FTII, Pune alumnus Gadadhar Puty, POOJA PAEEN PHOOLATIE (A ROSE FOR POOJA) is designed as a classic from the very inception. And it targeted at an emotional appeal to adult and children alike. Simplicity and austerity is maintained throughout the film with a deep rooted spiritual base.

The character of Pooja played by Adyasha Mohpatra was conceived as a fresh rose: a rose which lives for a short time but within that it appeals us with its beauty and fragrance and lives in our heart for ever.

Mickey is the 5 years old girl played by Akankhya Kabi is the object upon whom Pooja’s excellene is proved.

Both the artists have proved their ability to portray roles complex roles. Veteran actor Sarat Pujari at 73 is a pleasant surprise in this film. As an old patient in coma and recovering gradually, he had given an intense performance.

Naina Dash as a lady Doctor and Lisa Mohanty as micky’s mother have played their roles quite notably. So also Soumen Pujari and Sumanta Mani as Mickey’s father and a doctor respectively lived the roles.

The film has got seven numbers of songs. They are closely intermingled in the story to add life and beauty to the film. Lyrics are written by Devdas Chhotray, Mohan Sahu and Gadadhar Puty and composed by Brajendra Nayak. For Pooja and Mickey, the play back is done by Pritinanda Routray and Shrija Panda.

Cinematography of the film is done by ace cameraman Jugal Debata and audiography is by Kalyani Mishra.

The film is released in the commercial circuit on 29/09/07 at cuttack and Bhubaneswar and subsequently at Surat (Gujarat), Baripada, Puri, Jharpokhria. The film is already shown in a film festival at Bangalore in March /07 and is participating in another film festival at Chennai this September.

The world of children portrayed in the film is attempted to bring closer to children by organizing special shows for them the way it was done today (9/9/2007). Producer Padmini Puty is taking all care to show the film throughout the world through different film festivals. At last 30 lakhs of children will see the film in Orissa within next 4 months.

With this film, Padmini Puty puts her maiden foot forward to create a good cinema movement in Orissa and reach the audience at large.

The artists and technicians have wholeheartedly contributed to make the worthy film. And the film is made with a shoe-string budget of 15 lakhs contributed by many well wishers.

Writer/Director Gadadhar Puty