Bhubaneswar, June 13 -- https://images.odishatv.in/uploadimage/library/16_9/16_9_0/recent_photo_1749828143.webp
Jatra lovers witnessed an emotional conclusion to the 2024-25 jatra season as eminent actor Piyush Tripathy delivered his final performance of the year amidst thunderous applause and teary farewells.
Piyush, a towering name in Odisha's jatra circuit, had announced to remain absent from the stage for the next jatra season, citing health issues after becoming embroiled in a dispute with two major Jatra parties.
Piyush had reportedly accepted advance payments totalling around Rs 70 lakh along with a luxury vehicle from Jatra Singha Bahini for the 2025-26 season. He had also taken the same amount from the Surjya Mandira jatra party...