Akshay Parija

Akshay Kumar Parija
Born (1954-05-12) 12 May 1954
Jagatsinghpur, Orissa, India
ChildrenPayal Parija
Parents
  • Alekha Bihari Parija (father)
  • Khetramani (mother)
AwardsPresident Award at 64th National Film Awards, President Award at 56th National Film Awards

Akshay Kumar Parija (born 12 May 1954) is an Indian film maker known for his depictions of Odia culture and Odissi dance in his films. He is the first Odia to have a film, Papa Buka (2025) nominated for the 98th Academy Awards. . Originally he is a banker and currently lives in Dubai.

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