Chitta Jena |
Chitta Ranjan Jena's, musical career spanning over four decades has
been a saga of melodious music in Odia film industry. His melody
continues to enthrall the Odia audience since last four decades. He is
more known for his romantic voice among the young generation.
Life & Career
Born
in 1941, he was highly inspired towards music from his parents,
Jadumani Jena and Hemanta Kumari Jena. Though he is considered to be a
born singer, he received his training in music from guru Sri Pandit
Bhubaneswar Mishra.
He stepped into Odia music industry
as a playback singer in 1974 in film Mana Akasha, Music directed by
Upendra Kumar and since 1974, his popular discs are 'Najare Naja Gori Bali Jatara Dekhi', 'Ae Parabata Kunchi Kunchi Ka' along with some all time great film hits 'Mo Priya Tharu Kie Adhika Sundara', this is the song, which brought him him a recognition as a romantic melodious singer.
Its said that his Gayakis never straight forward, but with full of minor mids 'Harkatein''.
The specialty in those mids are the style and taste of Odishi, which
differentiate him from others. Like every regional song has its own tune
which manifests its culture, Chitta Jena's voice reflects this
philosophy about music of Odisha. This was rightly understood by the
legendary music director Prafulla Kar and in all his music, he has
rightly utilized this voice from the begining, even in Odia qawalis like
''Tuma Sadhi Ra Ranga Nakali'' Sindura Bindu (1976).
In
his career span, he has rendered voice most often under Prafulla Kar's
music. This duo has not only produced melodious songs, but also set up a
special category of songs in the music industry. Who can forget songs
like 'Dekhi Se Bana Mali Radha Hele Batuli', 'Manika Alo Alo Manika', 'Dhali Dia Sara'
and many others. He also had the opportunity to work under the music
direction of Upendra Kumar, Bhubaneswar Mishra, Sribatsa Pattnaik,
Rakhal Mohanty, Basudeb Ratha and Akshaya Mohanty.
Currently
he is residing along with his family in Katak,and spends his time in
his own recording studio and performing various programs in and out of
Odisha. As a person he is generous and very friendly and at the same
time very emotional. People have seen tears in his eyes while singing
the famous song 'Kahin Gale Shyama Ghana' [Bandhu Mohanty (1977)] at a cultural program in Puri.
Although
he is known as an inborn artist and made endless contribution to the
Odia music industry, as usual, he is ignored by all the concerned bodies
for the kind of recognition he deserves. Odia society need to identify
such artist and dignify them for their dedication, sacrifice and love
towards music.
Awards
- Kumar Utsav Samman - 2009 from Bhanja Cultural Trust, Rourkela
- Makhanlal Haldar Smruti Samman - 2008
- Banichitra Award - 2006
- Award from Lion's Club, Katak
- Award from BJB Friends in 2005
- Sangeeta Jyoti Samman at 4th Mahanadi Festival
- Kalinga Music Fair - 2006 Award
- Award at Dharmashala Mahotsav 2005-06
- Chalachhitra Jagat 30th Anniversary Award - 2005
- Srusti Kala Niketan Award
- Award from NIST, Berhampur
- Christ Collegiate School Centenary Award
- Bhakta Salabega Samman - 2001
- Award from Saradhabali Sanskrutika Parashad, Puri in 2000
- Pratibha Puja Samman - 2008 from Gandhi Smruti Pragati Parishad, Katak
- Amruta Kantha Award from Shrikshetra Kala Prakashika, Puri in 1982
- Moorchhana 6th Anniversary Award - 2008
- Gitanjali Award
- Sadar Shree Award - 2010 from Katak Sadar Sabhiman Mancha
- Award from Spandan, Baleswar in 2003
- Cinema Sansar Award - 2009
- Prafulla Kar Foundation Award - 2008
- Jagatsinghpur Jilla Mahotsav Award
- Kallola Award - 2008
- Shri Jagannath Sanskruti Award - 2007
Flimography
Singer
- Swapana Chhuin Chhuin Jaa [Kasturi (1988)]
- Barsha Nache Re [Kasturi (1988)]
- Jaanenaa Kebe Taku Dekhibi Aakhi Bhari [Mun Tume O Se (1985)]
- Rupa Hoithiba Labanyabati [Pooja Phula (1985)]
- Jhumi Jhumi Jauchhi Mana Nachi Jaauchhi [Kaberi (1984)]
- Nila Aakasha Nila Saagara [Radha (1984)]
- Pirati Kie Karichha Ki Kuhana [Subarna Sita (1983)]
- Luchi Luchi Sabu Dine [Subarna Sita (1983)]
- Jalenaa Saagara Jalenaa [Samaya Bada Balaban (1982)]
- Aarati Sajadi Basichhi Pujari [Pooja (1981)]
- Kahai Man Arey Mo Bola Kara [Bilwa Mangala (1981)]
- Ei Janhha Ei Raati Thari Uthe Mon Chhati [Trinath Mela (1980)]
- aribani Dhari Mun Je Nila Pari [Trinath Mela (1980)]
- Rama Jibe Banabasa Rama Jibe [Ramayana (1980)]
- Dhali Dia Sara Dharani Re Aaji [Tapasya (1980)]
- Jhuli Jhuli Khele Boli [Tapasya (1980)]
- Ho Khiali Janha Mo Manuaa Janha [Ram Balaram (1980)]
- Mo Mana Ra Chadhei Taku Deli Udei [Ram Balaram (1980)]
- Ki Rupe Paibi Tumaku Khoji Mun Dina Jauchhi [Nila Madhaba (1979)]
- Ki Sundara Aaha Ki Aananda Maya [Gouri (1979)]
- Chikalika Bambalika Bam Bam Bam [Balidan (1979)]
- Pimpudi Bapuda [Chilika Teerey (1978)]
- E Gramara Chasa Bhai Maatira Samman [Samarpan (1978)]
- Samira Sure Gai E Jharana [Samarpan (1978)]
- Tuhme Mo Radha [Sakshi Gopinath (1978)]
- Jaya Jaya Deba Hare Narayana Narayana [Sati Anasuya (1978)]
- Kanhi Gale Shyama Ghana [Bandhu Mohanty (1977)]
- Na Jaa Sajani Pahini Rajani [Bandhu Mohanty (1977)]
- Haere Mote Kalia Naga [Bati Ghara (1976)]
- Dhara Dhara Hoi Aakhiru Jharuchi [Krushna Sudama (1976)]
- Kahare Kie Se Sabuja E Bana Nila Aakashe [Krushna Sudama (1976)]
- Mo Priya Tharu Kie [Sindura Bindu (1976)]
- Tuma Sadhira Ranga [Sindura Bindu (1976)]
- Haire Hai Garaje Megha [Sesha Shrabana (1976)]
- Maajhi Re Shesha Shrabana [Sesha Shrabana (1976)]
- Manika Alo Alo Manika [Sesha Shrabana (1976)]
- Dekhi Se Bana Malli [Mamata (1975)]
- He Mora Babu He [Mamata (1975)]
- Mora Kania Suna Pania [Mana Akasha (1974)]
- E Bana Jharana Nachi Nachi Jaa Naa [Mana Akasha (1974)]
- Pirati Tora Duru Juhara [Dharitri (1973)]
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