Baripada – 02/06/2026 The 6th annual drama festival organized by the Baripada artistes family in the local Martyrs Memorial Hall was staged on the 2nd evening under the chairmanship of the president of the I family Satsy Mohanty. Actor director Dhir Basha inaugurated the program and wished success for the festival. Editor Asit Giri gave the vote of thanks while Somnath Singh conducted the stage. Ms. Pragya acted in music with Sarbeswar Panje, stage design by Narasingh Barik, co-direction by Nikita Mohanty and Karthik Chandra Behera, lighting by Aniket Da, stage management by Himanshu Sahu, and dance by Dekananda Panje and Sathi. The flawless performance of the actors enthralled the audience. On this occasion, all the actors including the playwright and director were honored on behalf of the organizers. Tomorrow, the drama “Chakrabyuh” written and directed by “Nupur” cultural family Nivedita and Dr. Kumarmani Naik will be staged.