Odia-language writer (1923-2013)

Basanta Kumari Patnaik

1923–2013, born Bhanjanagar, writes in Odia, writer

Basanta Kumari Patnaik was an Odia language novelist, short story writer, playwright, poet and essayist; considered to be one of the pioneers in Odia literature. She became famous for her three novels: Amada Bata, Chorabali and Alibha Chita, among which Amada Bata has been adapted into an Odia film by same name.

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