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Nanda Master'nka Chatasali

First aired on Dec 12, 2025

Runtime: 90 mins

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Genres: Documentary

A coming-of-age journey of an inherent minimalist, who struggles to preserve one of India's last traditional open-air schools called Chatasali. This documentary delves into the life of a mystic teacher, centenarian Nanda Prusty, an ordinary Indian villager who gave free education to the poor for more than 70 years. Transforming from an actor to a teacher, Prusty's narrative extends across three generations, marked by his unwavering commitment to selflessly serve his village on a profound spiritual path. Just before his unexpected death, at the age of 103, he eventually came to limelight after receiving Padma Shri, India's prominent civilian award.

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Nanda Kishore Prusty | Himself
Khageswara prusty | Himself
Nityasha Pattnaik | Nanda's Wife
Rabindra Rout | Nanda's Uncle
Saishresth Das | Young Nanda Prusty
Featured Crew
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Pranab K Aich | Editor
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Pranab K Aich | Director
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Abhaya Pati | Producer
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Bibhuti Bhusan Gadanayak | Music
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Pranab K Aich | Writer
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Pranab K Aich | Cinematography