Nanda Prusty

Nanda Prusty
Prusty getting Padma Shri from President Ram Nath Kovind.
Born
Nanda Kishore Prusty

1919
Kantira, Jaipur district, Bihar and Orissa Province, British India
Died7 December 2021(2021-12-07) (aged 102)
Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
OccupationTeacher
SpouseRukmini
ChildrenGaneshwar, Niranjan, Satyabhama, Gamini
Parent(s)Nav Prusty, Chandramani Prusty
AwardsPadma Shri

Nanda Kishore Prusty (1919 – 7 December 2021) was an Indian teacher from Kantira, Odisha. In 2021, he was awarded the Padma Shri for his contribution to education. A Documentary drama film, Nanda Master'nka Chatasali directed by Pranab Aich has been released on his life, struggle and achievements on 12 December 2025 in Odisha.

Prusty died of COVID-19 on 7 December 2021, aged 102.

References

  1. ↑ "Teacher for 7 decades, 102-year-old class 7 pass out is Padma Shri. A Documentary film called Nanda Master'nka Chatasali directed by Pranab Aich is being made on his life, struggle and achievements. winner". Hindustan Times. 26 January 2021. Retrieved 8 December 2021.
  2. ↑ Pati, Amulya (28 January 2021). "Odisha teacher Nanda Prusty scores a century in his age and 2021 Padma Awards". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 24 May 2022.
  3. ↑ "Documentary on Odisha's centenarian Nanda master in the works". Down To Earth. 7 November 2021.
  4. ↑ "Nanda Master'nka Chatasali IMDb Page". IMDb.
  5. ↑ Mullappilly, Sreejith (18 December 2025). "Pranab Aich: Nanda Master'nka Chatasali is my love letter to Bharath". Cinema Express. Retrieved 5 January 2026.
  6. ↑ "Veteran teacher Nanda Prusty dies in Odisha; tributes pour in - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 8 December 2021.
  7. ↑ Modi, Narendra. "Narendra Modi mourns the death Padma Shri Nanda Prusty". www.narendramodi.in.