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Nanda Master'nka Chatasali

  • December 2025
  • 1hr

    30mins

  • Documentary
  • Directed by

    Pranab K Aich,

    Starring

    Nanda Kishore Prusty,

    Khageswara prusty,

    Nityasha Pattnaik,

    Rabindra Rout

    ...

    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.