Prof. Bijaya Kumar Jena, a graduate from Biju Pattanaik Film and TV Institute of
Odisha, has a long and distinguished career spanning over 24 years in the fields of
film, television, media and education. He holds a Master’s degree in Journalism and
Mass Communication and is currently pursuing his Ph.D. He has made significant
contributions to the Hindi film industry as a writer, director and cinematographer.
In addition, he has written, directed and filmed many Odia feature films,
documentaries and advertisements. He is currently quite active in Mumbai,
working as Director of Photography (DOP) for various advertising films. Beyond
his film career, Prof. Jena is also an accomplished poet and screenwriter. In
academia, he has served as a Professor at several reputed universities and
institutions, where he continues to share his industry expertise and mentor
aspiring film professionals.