Mantu Chhuria, known as the "King of Sambalpuri Melody," is a powerhouse of the Odisha music industry. Famous for his high-energy vocals and soul-stirring folk-pop fusion, he has redefined regional music for the modern era.
Mantu Chhuria Biography (English)
Personal Life & Background
Real Name: Mantu Chhuria
Birthplace: Sambalpur region, Western Odisha.
Family: He comes from a musically inclined family. His brother, Pintu Chhuria, is a famous lyricist who writes most of his hit songs, and his brother Ramprashad Chhuria often handles production under their home banner, Mor Maa Samalei Production.
Education: Completed his early schooling and graduation in Odisha before dedicating himself entirely to music.
Musical Journey
Mantu started his career by performing at local events and melodies. His big break came with the fusion of traditional Sambalpuri (Kosli) folk with modern electronic beats.
Signature Style: Known for his "swag" in songs and a unique voice that works perfectly for both high-voltage dance tracks and emotional sad songs.
Collaborations: His duo with Aseema Panda is considered the most successful in the industry, delivering dozens of chart-busters.
Fashion & Style
Often called a style icon, Mantu is known for his "Sambalpuri Swag." * Wardrobe: He frequently wears traditional Sambalpuri prints (Ikats) mixed with modern streetwear like leather jackets, stylish sunglasses, and caps.
The "Dada" Look: His recent look in songs like "Dada" has popularized gold chains and bold accessories among his fans.
Hobbies & Interests
Automobiles: He has a great passion for high-end cars and bikes. He is often seen traveling to his shows in premium SUVs.
Travel: While he travels mostly for work across India and abroad for Odia diaspora events, he loves exploring the natural beauty of Western Odisha.
Mentorship: He is passionate about promoting young talent in the Kosli music industry through his production house.
Recent Hits (2024–2026)
Dada (2024/25) - The viral anthem of Western Odisha.
Hae Go (2026) - A romantic hit featuring Aseema Panda.
Sharmili Sundari (2026) - One of his latest chart-topping singles.
Handia Bali (from the movie Shikar, 2026).
Latest Releases (2025–2026)
Sharmili Sundari (April 2026) – His latest solo hit.
Kutur Kutur (April 2026) – A high-energy dance track.
Hae Go (2026) – A trending romantic duet with Aseema Panda.
Handia Bali (2026) – From the movie Shikar.
Tak Dhina Dhin Dhinare (2026)
Baramasi Phula (2026) – A rhythmic romantic number.
Jhum Jhum Jhum (2026) – From the movie Inspector Sana.
Bajiba Lo Band Baja (2026)
All-Time Super Hits
These songs have millions of views and are staples in weddings and festivals:
Dada (Aaila Side De) – The viral anthem of Western Odisha.
Lal Taha Taha – From the movie Pabar (2024).
Sambalpuri Mahuaa – A legendary folk-pop track.
JhalaMala – Massive dance hit with Aseema Panda.
Nabama Shreni Jhia – One of his earliest viral hits.
Cute Gelhi – A favorite romantic track.
Iphone Kinidebi – A fun, modern Sambalpuri song.
Maja Alaga – A high-energy collaboration.
ମନ୍ତୁ ଛୁରିଆଙ୍କ ଜୀବନୀ (ଓଡ଼ିଆ)
ବ୍ୟକ୍ତିଗତ ଜୀବନ
ମନ୍ତୁ ଛୁରିଆ ହେଉଛନ୍ତି ପଶ୍ଚିମ ଓଡ଼ିଶାର ଜଣେ ଅତି ପରିଚିତ ସଙ୍ଗୀତଶିଳ୍ପୀ, ଯିଏ "ସମ୍ବଲପୁରୀ ମେଲୋଡି କିଙ୍ଗ" ଭାବେ ଜଣାଶୁଣା। ତାଙ୍କର ଜନ୍ମ ସମ୍ବଲପୁର ଅଞ୍ଚଳରେ ହୋଇଥିଲା। ତାଙ୍କ ପରିବାର ମଧ୍ୟ ସଙ୍ଗୀତ ସହ ଜଡ଼ିତ; ତାଙ୍କ ଭାଇ ପିଣ୍ଟୁ ଛୁରିଆ ଜଣେ ଦକ୍ଷ ଗୀତିକାର ଏବଂ ଅନ୍ୟତମ ଭାଇ ରାମପ୍ରସାଦ ଛୁରିଆ ପ୍ରଯୋଜନା ଦାୟିତ୍ୱ ତୁଲାନ୍ତି।
ସଙ୍ଗୀତ କ୍ୟାରିୟର
ମନ୍ତୁ ନିଜର ଗୀତ ଗାଇବା ଶୈଳୀ ପାଇଁ ଆଜି ଓଡ଼ିଶାର ପ୍ରତିଟି କୋଣରେ ପରିଚିତ। ସେ ପାରମ୍ପରିକ ସମ୍ବଲପୁରୀ ଲୋକଗୀତରେ ଆଧୁନିକତାର ସ୍ପର୍ଶ ଦେଇ ଏହାକୁ ଯୁବପିଢ଼ିଙ୍କ ମଧ୍ୟରେ ଲୋକପ୍ରିୟ କରିପାରିଛନ୍ତି।
ଲୋକପ୍ରିୟ ଯୋଡ଼ି: ମନ୍ତୁ ଛୁରିଆ ଏବଂ ଅସୀମା ପଣ୍ଡାଙ୍କ ଯୋଡ଼ି ଓଡ଼ିଆ ସଙ୍ଗୀତ ଜଗତରେ ସବୁଠାରୁ ହିଟ୍ ଯୋଡ଼ି ଭାବେ ଗଣାଯାଏ।
ପ୍ରମୁଖ ଗୀତ (୨୦୨୪-୨୦୨୬)
Dada (ଦାଦା): ଏହି ଗୀତଟି ସୋସିଆଲ ମିଡିଆରେ ବହୁତ ଭାଇରାଲ ହୋଇଛି।
Hae Go (ହାଏ ଗୋ): ୨୦୨୬ର ଏକ ସୁପରହିଟ୍ ରୋମାଣ୍ଟିକ ଗୀତ।
Sharmili Sundari (ଶର୍ମିଲି ସୁନ୍ଦରୀ): ୨୦୨୬ ଏପ୍ରିଲରେ ମୁକ୍ତିଲାଭ କରିଥିବା ତାଙ୍କର ନୂତନ ଗୀତ।
ଫ୍ୟାଶନ୍ ଓ ଶୈଳୀ
ସେ ନିଜର "ସମ୍ବଲପୁରୀ ସ୍ୱାଗ୍" ପାଇଁ ଯୁବପିଢ଼ିଙ୍କ ମଧ୍ୟରେ ଅତି ପ୍ରିୟ।
ପୋଷାକ: ସେ ପାରମ୍ପରିକ ସମ୍ବଲପୁରୀ ହାତବୁଣା କପଡ଼ା ସହିତ ଆଧୁନିକ ଜ୍ୟାକେଟ୍ ଏବଂ ଚଷମା ପିନ୍ଧିବାକୁ ଭଲ ପାଆନ୍ତି।
ଆନୁଷଙ୍ଗିକ: ତାଙ୍କର ସୁନା ଚେନ୍ ଏବଂ ଷ୍ଟାଇଲିସ୍ କ୍ୟାପ୍ ତାଙ୍କୁ ଅନ୍ୟମାନଙ୍କଠାରୁ ଅଲଗା ପରିଚୟ ଦେଇଥାଏ।
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ଯାନବାହନ: ମନ୍ତୁଙ୍କର ଦାମୀ ଗାଡ଼ି ଏବଂ ବାଇକ୍ ପ୍ରତି ବହୁତ ଦୁର୍ବଳତା ଅଛି। ସେ ପ୍ରାୟତଃ ଦାମୀ SUV ଗାଡ଼ିରେ ଯାତ୍ରା କରନ୍ତି।
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