Asim Basu

[3] Basu made his debut in play as a director with Bijay Mishra's 'Duiti Surya Dagdha Phula Ku Nei'.

He has worked as a stage designer for over 500 plays and was the art director for several Odia films.

He was an art-director in films like Chha Mana Atha Guntha, Indradhanura Chhai and Shodh (Hindi).

[3] A fund was raised by state government’s Culture department and Khordha district administration for his treatment.

[4] Basu died from lung infection on 1 February 2017 in Bhubaneswar, Odisha at the age of 81.

Footage from an interview with Asim Basu.