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	\| director = [[Mohan Sundar Deb Goswami]]		\| director = [[Mohan Sundar Deb Goswami]]
	\| producer = Mohan Sundar Deb Goswami		\| producer = Mohan Sundar Deb Goswami
			\| writer = Adweta Mohanty (dialogues)<br />Kamapal Mishra (play)
	\| story =		\| story =
	\| screenplay =		\| screenplay =
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	\| editing =		\| editing =
			\| studio = Kali Studios (Technicians' Studio), Kolkata
	\| distributor =		\| distributor =
	\| released = 28 ~~April 1936~~		\| released = {{Film date\|1936\|04\|28\|df=yes}}
	\| runtime =		\| runtime =
	\| country = India		\| country = India
	\| language = [[Odia language\|Odia]]		\| language = [[Odia language\|Odia]]
	}}		}}
	'''''Seeta Bibaha''''' (1936) was the first [[Oriya film]] directed by [[Mohan Sundar Deb Goswami]]; it presented the marriage of [[Lord Rama]] to [[Sita]], based on the epic story [[Ramayana]]. The film starred Makhanlal Bannerjee, Mohan Sundar Deb Goswami, Krishnachandra Singh, and Prabhavati. It premiered 28 April 1936 at the ''Laxmi Talkies'' of [[Puri]]. ''Sita Bibaha'' was the first complete Oriya film and an important part of the struggle for a manifestation of Oriya cultural identity in celluloid form. The film was a commercial success. The two-hour movie was subsequently released at ''Cinema Palace'' in [[Cuttack]]. It also drew numerous crowds at several touring assignments such as the "Radhakishen Chamelia Touring Cinema". The second Oriya film was produced in 1949.<ref>{{cite book\| author = Ashish Rajadhyaksha\|author2=Paul Willemen \| title = Encyclopaedia of Indian cinema\| url = https://books.google.com/books?id=R0EOAQAAMAAJ\| date = 1999-06-26\| publisher = British Film Institute }}</ref><ref>{{cite book\| author = John Shepherd\| title = Continuum encyclopedia of popular music of the world\| url = https://books.google.com/books?id=5RUKAQAAMAAJ\| year = 2005\| publisher = Continuum\| isbn = 978-0-8264-7436-0 }}</ref><ref>{{cite book\| author = Kartik Chandra Rout\| title = History Of Modern Orissa (1936-2000)\| url = https://books.google.com/books?id=WhpjsPghUfYC&pg=PA178\| date = 2004-01-01\| publisher = Anmol Publications\| isbn = 978-81-261-2006-2\| page = 178 }}</ref>		'''''Seeta Bibaha''''' (1936) was the first [[Oriya film]] directed by [[Mohan Sundar Deb Goswami]]; it presented the marriage of [[Lord Rama]] to [[Sita]], based on the epic story [[Ramayana]]. The film starred Makhanlal Bannerjee, Mohan Sundar Deb Goswami, Krishnachandra Singh, and Prabhavati. It premiered 28 April 1936 at the ''Laxmi Talkies'' of [[Puri]]. ''Sita Bibaha'' was the first complete Oriya film and an important part of the struggle for a manifestation of Oriya cultural identity in celluloid form. The film was a commercial success. The two-hour movie was subsequently released at ''Cinema Palace'' in [[Cuttack]]. It also drew numerous crowds at several touring assignments such as the "Radhakishen Chamelia Touring Cinema". The second Oriya film was produced in 1949.<ref>{{cite book\| author = Ashish Rajadhyaksha\|author2=Paul Willemen \| title = Encyclopaedia of Indian cinema\| url = https://books.google.com/books?id=R0EOAQAAMAAJ\| date = 1999-06-26\| publisher = British Film Institute }}</ref><ref>{{cite book\| author = John Shepherd\| title = Continuum encyclopedia of popular music of the world\| url = https://books.google.com/books?id=5RUKAQAAMAAJ\| year = 2005\| publisher = Continuum\| isbn = 978-0-8264-7436-0 }}</ref><ref>{{cite book\| author = Kartik Chandra Rout\| title = History Of Modern Orissa (1936-2000)\| url = https://books.google.com/books?id=WhpjsPghUfYC&pg=PA178\| date = 2004-01-01\| publisher = Anmol Publications\| isbn = 978-81-261-2006-2\| page = 178 }}</ref>

			==Cast ==
			{{Cast listing\|
			*Mohan Sundar Dev Goswami
			* Makhanlal Banarjee
			* Krushnachandra Singh
			*Ramachandra Lal
			* Narasingha Nanda
			* Adweta Mohanty
			*Prabhabati Devi
			* Radharani
			* Laxmipriya
			*Parbati
			}}
	==Production==		==Production==
	The film was sponsored by the Calcutta-based Kali Film Studio and cost Rs. Thirty thousand (30,000).<ref>{{cite book \|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=LP_XIoebIE8C \|title=People of India: Odisha (2 pts.) \|page=154 \|publisher=Anthropological Survey of India \|year=1992\|isbn=9788170462934 }}</ref>		The film was sponsored by the Calcutta-based Kali Film Studio and cost Rs. Thirty thousand (30,000).<ref>{{cite book \|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=LP_XIoebIE8C \|title=People of India: Odisha (2 pts.) \|page=154 \|publisher=Anthropological Survey of India \|year=1992\|isbn=9788170462934 }}</ref>
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	Mohan Sundar as the producer then had to seek loans to pay the artists. According to the vouchers signed by the artists, Makhanlal (Ram) had received Rs 120 on 30 October 1935. Adaita Ballabha Mohanty (Laxman) was paid just Rs 35 as a conveyance fee. Actress Miss Prabhabati (Sita) received the highest among the lot, Rs 150.		Mohan Sundar as the producer then had to seek loans to pay the artists. According to the vouchers signed by the artists, Makhanlal (Ram) had received Rs 120 on 30 October 1935. Adaita Ballabha Mohanty (Laxman) was paid just Rs 35 as a conveyance fee. Actress Miss Prabhabati (Sita) received the highest among the lot, Rs 150.

	The total expenditure incurred to make the first commercial movie in the history of Odisha was Rs 29,781 and 10 anna. The picture was subjected to Bengal Board of Film Certificate and the police commissioner of Lal Bazaar awarded it the censor certificate.<ref>[http://www.orissacinema.com/history/sita_bibaha.html Sita Bibaha, The First Cinema ~~\|~~ Orissa Cinema ~~\|~~ Odisha Ollywood]</ref>		The total expenditure incurred to make the first commercial movie in the history of Odisha was Rs 29,781 and 10 anna. The picture was subjected to Bengal Board of Film Certificate and the police commissioner of Lal Bazaar awarded it the censor certificate.<ref>[http://www.orissacinema.com/history/sita_bibaha.html Sita Bibaha, The First Cinema {{pipe}} Orissa Cinema {{pipe}} Odisha Ollywood]</ref>

	The film was adapted from a drama written by [[Kamapala Mishra]].<ref>{{cite book \|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=LP_XIoebIE8C \|title=People of India: Odisha (2 pts.) \|page=154 \|publisher=Anthropological Survey of India \|year=1992\|isbn=9788170462934 }}</ref>		The film was adapted from a drama written by [[Kamapala Mishra]].<ref>{{cite book \|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=LP_XIoebIE8C \|title=People of India: Odisha (2 pts.) \|page=154 \|publisher=Anthropological Survey of India \|year=1992\|isbn=9788170462934 }}</ref>

	==~~Performance~~==		== Soundtracks ==
			The film has 14 song sequences.<ref>{{cite book \|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=LP_XIoebIE8C \|title=People of India: Odisha (2 pts.) \|page=154 \|publisher=Anthropological Survey of India \|year=1992\|isbn=9788170462934 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://www.odiahits.com/odia-film/sita-bibaha/\|title=Songs of Sita Bibaha\|last=\|first=\|date=\|website=\|publisher=OdiaHits.com\|access-date=}}</ref>
			* "Ehi Je Ashrama Dekhuchhu Sri Rama"
			* "Kahniki Go Priya Sakhi"
			* "Debanka Tarane, Danuja Marane"
			* "Apurba Kumari Tripura Sundari"
			* "Kali Dekhithili Madhura Chaliki"

			==Legacy==
	The performance of Narasingha Nandasharma as the boatman as well as Makhanlal Banerjee as Sri Ram were well received. Fourteen songs encapsulated in the movie amidst mythological interpretations were written by Mohan Sundar and Nandasharma. All singers for the movie were from Orissa and Mohan Sundar maintained traditional music of the land, that is, [[Odissi music]] in the cinema. The settings of the songs and dances were carefully chosen.		The performance of Narasingha Nandasharma as the boatman as well as Makhanlal Banerjee as Sri Ram were well received. Fourteen songs encapsulated in the movie amidst mythological interpretations were written by Mohan Sundar and Nandasharma. All singers for the movie were from Orissa and Mohan Sundar maintained traditional music of the land, that is, [[Odissi music]] in the cinema. The settings of the songs and dances were carefully chosen.

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	It was the arrival of the first complete Oriya film. And it was a commercial success too. The two-hour-long movie was released in Lakshmi Theatre, Puri and subsequently at Cinema Palace in [[Cuttack]]. It also brought in numerous crowds at several touring assignments like the ones conducted by "Radhakishen Chamelia Touring Cinema". The second Oriya film was produced in 1949.<ref>[http://scraps.oriyaonline.com/blog/?tag=sita-bibaha Sita Bibaha]</ref>		It was the arrival of the first complete Oriya film. And it was a commercial success too. The two-hour-long movie was released in Lakshmi Theatre, Puri and subsequently at Cinema Palace in [[Cuttack]]. It also brought in numerous crowds at several touring assignments like the ones conducted by "Radhakishen Chamelia Touring Cinema". The second Oriya film was produced in 1949.<ref>[http://scraps.oriyaonline.com/blog/?tag=sita-bibaha Sita Bibaha]</ref>

	~~==Cast and crew==~~
	* '''Director''': [[Mohan Sundar Deb Goswami]]
	* '''Assistant Director''': [[Bhagaban Mohanty]]
	* '''Play Writer''': Kamapal Mishra
	* '''Dialogues ''': Adweta Mohanty
	* '''Sound Arrangements''': Haricharan Mohanty
	* '''Cast''': Mohan Sundar Dev Goswami, Makhanlal Banarjee, Krushnachandra Singh, Ramachandra Lal, Narasingha Nanda, Adweta Mohanty, Prabhabati Devi, Radharani, Laxmipriya and Parbati were the artists in lead role.

	~~== Soundtracks ==~~
	The film has 14 song sequences.<ref>{{cite book \|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=LP_XIoebIE8C \|title=People of India: Odisha (2 pts.) \|page=154 \|publisher=Anthropological Survey of India \|year=1992\|isbn=9788170462934 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://www.odiahits.com/odia-film/sita-bibaha/\|title=Songs of Sita Bibaha\|last=\|first=\|date=\|website=\|publisher=OdiaHits.com\|access-date=}}</ref>
	* "Ehi Je Ashrama Dekhuchhu Sri Rama"
	* "Kahniki Go Priya Sakhi"
	* "Debanka Tarane, Danuja Marane"
	* "Apurba Kumari Tripura Sundari"
	* "Kali Dekhithili Madhura Chaliki"

	==References==		==References==
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	[[Category:1930s Odia-language films]]		[[Category:1930s Odia-language films]]
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	[[Category:Films based on the Ramayana]]		[[Category:Films based on the Ramayana]]
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'''''Seeta Bibaha''''' (1936) was the first [[Oriya film]] directed by [[Mohan Sundar Deb Goswami]]; it presented the marriage of [[Lord Rama]] to [[Sita]], based on the epic story [[Ramayana]]. The film starred Makhanlal Bannerjee, Mohan Sundar Deb Goswami, Krishnachandra Singh, and Prabhavati. It premiered 28 April 1936 at the ''Laxmi Talkies'' of [[Puri]]. ''Sita Bibaha'' was the first complete Oriya film and an important part of the struggle for a manifestation of Oriya cultural identity in celluloid form. The film was a commercial success. The two-hour movie was subsequently released at ''Cinema Palace'' in [[Cuttack]]. It also drew numerous crowds at several touring assignments such as the "Radhakishen Chamelia Touring Cinema". The second Oriya film was produced in 1949.<ref>{{cite book| author = Ashish Rajadhyaksha|author2=Paul Willemen | title = Encyclopaedia of Indian cinema| url = https://books.google.com/books?id=R0EOAQAAMAAJ| date = 1999-06-26| publisher = British Film Institute }}</ref><ref>{{cite book| author = John Shepherd| title = Continuum encyclopedia of popular music of the world| url = https://books.google.com/books?id=5RUKAQAAMAAJ| year = 2005| publisher = Continuum| isbn = 978-0-8264-7436-0 }}</ref><ref>{{cite book| author = Kartik Chandra Rout| title = History Of Modern Orissa (1936-2000)| url = https://books.google.com/books?id=WhpjsPghUfYC&pg=PA178| date = 2004-01-01| publisher = Anmol Publications| isbn = 978-81-261-2006-2| page = 178 }}</ref>

==Production==
The film was sponsored by the Calcutta-based Kali Film Studio and cost Rs. Thirty thousand (30,000).<ref>{{cite book |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=LP_XIoebIE8C |title=People of India: Odisha (2 pts.) |page=154 |publisher=Anthropological Survey of India |year=1992|isbn=9788170462934 }}</ref>

Mohan Sundar as the producer then had to seek loans to pay the artists. According to the vouchers signed by the artists, Makhanlal (Ram) had received Rs 120 on 30 October 1935. Adaita Ballabha Mohanty (Laxman) was paid just Rs 35 as a conveyance fee. Actress Miss Prabhabati (Sita) received the highest among the lot, Rs 150.

The total expenditure incurred to make the first commercial movie in the history of Odisha was Rs 29,781 and 10 anna. The picture was subjected to Bengal Board of Film Certificate and the police commissioner of Lal Bazaar awarded it the censor certificate.<ref>[http://www.orissacinema.com/history/sita_bibaha.html Sita Bibaha, The First Cinema | Orissa Cinema | Odisha Ollywood]</ref>

The film was adapted from a drama written by [[Kamapala Mishra]].<ref>{{cite book |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=LP_XIoebIE8C |title=People of India: Odisha (2 pts.) |page=154 |publisher=Anthropological Survey of India |year=1992|isbn=9788170462934 }}</ref>

==Performance==
The performance of Narasingha Nandasharma as the boatman as well as Makhanlal Banerjee as Sri Ram were well received. Fourteen songs encapsulated in the movie amidst mythological interpretations were written by Mohan Sundar and Nandasharma. All singers for the movie were from Orissa and Mohan Sundar maintained traditional music of the land, that is, [[Odissi music]] in the cinema. The settings of the songs and dances were carefully chosen.

Rishi Biswamitra arrives at the court of King [[Dasharatha]] to seek help of Ram and Laxman to combat the [[Asura]]s. A group song envelopes the durbar. Both the princes follow Biswamitra to an [[Ashram]] where a jagnya is underway. Tadaka and Subahu who then arrive to disrupt have to face the wrath of [[Rama|Ram]]. Tadaka dies while Subahu flees. A contented Biswamitra then welcomes the brother duo to Rishi Goutam's Ashram. A major welcome song is then played in the cinema: "Ei Je Ashrama Dekhuchha Sri Ram, Ei Je Banabaasa".

After the welcome, another song is sung in praise of Ram, "Debanka Tarane, Danuja Marane." Among other songs in the film are "Apurba Kumari Tripura Sundari" as an ode to Janaki's beauty. Miss Prava in role of [[Sita]], likewise, sings "Kali Dekhithili Madhura Chaliki", which is jovially joined in by Sita's Sakhis who sing "Kahniki Go Priya Sakhi?".

It was the arrival of the first complete Oriya film. And it was a commercial success too. The two-hour-long movie was released in Lakshmi Theatre, Puri and subsequently at Cinema Palace in [[Cuttack]]. It also brought in numerous crowds at several touring assignments like the ones conducted by "Radhakishen Chamelia Touring Cinema". The second Oriya film was produced in 1949.<ref>[http://scraps.oriyaonline.com/blog/?tag=sita-bibaha Sita Bibaha]</ref>

==Cast and crew==
* '''Director''': [[Mohan Sundar Deb Goswami]]
* '''Assistant Director''': [[Bhagaban Mohanty]]
* '''Play Writer''': Kamapal Mishra
* '''Dialogues ''': Adweta Mohanty
* '''Sound Arrangements''': Haricharan Mohanty
* '''Cast''': Mohan Sundar Dev Goswami, Makhanlal Banarjee, Krushnachandra Singh, Ramachandra Lal, Narasingha Nanda, Adweta Mohanty, Prabhabati Devi, Radharani, Laxmipriya and Parbati were the artists in lead role.

== Soundtracks ==
The film has 14 song sequences.<ref>{{cite book |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=LP_XIoebIE8C |title=People of India: Odisha (2 pts.) |page=154 |publisher=Anthropological Survey of India |year=1992|isbn=9788170462934 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.odiahits.com/odia-film/sita-bibaha/|title=Songs of Sita Bibaha|last=|first=|date=|website=|publisher=OdiaHits.com|access-date=}}</ref>
* "Ehi Je Ashrama Dekhuchhu Sri Rama"
* "Kahniki Go Priya Sakhi"
* "Debanka Tarane, Danuja Marane"
* "Apurba Kumari Tripura Sundari"
* "Kali Dekhithili Madhura Chaliki"

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
* {{IMDb title|0265723}}

[[Category:1936 films]]
[[Category:Indian films]]
[[Category:Odia-language films]]
[[Category:1936 drama films]]
[[Category:1930s Odia-language films]]
[[Category:Indian drama films]]
[[Category:Indian black-and-white films]]
[[Category:Films based on the Ramayana]]