Dillip Ray, a veteran cinematographer in Odia cinema, passed away at the age of 72 at a private hospital in Bhubaneswar on Friday night after battling a brief illness. He had reportedly suffered a brain stroke before being rushed to the hospital.<h2>Dillip Ray dies at 72</h2>Renowned for his technical expertise and artistic vision, Ray has worked in several feature films, documentaries and television. Over several decades, he was active in Odia, Bengali and Chhattisgarhi film industries.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/k-bhagyaraj-death-dhanush-breaks-down-consoles-actor-s-son-1782575605453">K. Bhagyaraj death: Dhanush breaks down, consoles actor’s son</a>&nbsp;Several political leaders and members of the film fraternity paid tribute to the cinematographer, including Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi. He took to his social media and wrote, "I am deeply saddened to learn of the passing of distinguished cinematographer Dillip Ray. His extraordinary artistic contributions to enriching the Odia film world will always remain memorable. His departure is an irreparable loss to our world of art and culture."&nbsp;"I convey my deepest condolences to the bereaved family members while praying for the eternal peace of the departed soul," he added.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/aadarsha-kutumbam-venkatesh-trivikram-srinivas-upcoming-film-locks-release-date-1782572841780">Aadarsha Kutumbam: Venkatesh-Trivikram's upcoming film locks release date</a>&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">ବିଶିଷ୍ଟ ସିନେମାଟୋଗ୍ରାଫର ଦିଲ୍ଲୀପ ରାୟଙ୍କ ପରଲୋକ ବିଷୟରେ ଜାଣି ମୁଁ ଦୁଃଖିତ। ଓଡ଼ିଆ ଚଳଚ୍ଚିତ୍ର ଜଗତକୁ ସମୃଦ୍ଧ କରିବାରେ ତାଙ୍କର ଅସାଧାରଣ କଳାତ୍ମକ ଅବଦାନ ସର୍ବଦା ସ୍ମରଣୀୟ ରହିବ। ତାଙ୍କ ବିୟୋଗ ଆମ କଳା ଓ ସଂସ୍କୃତି ଜଗତ ପାଇଁ ଏକ ଅପୂରଣୀୟ କ୍ଷତି। ଶୋକସନ୍ତପ୍ତ ପରିବାରବର୍ଗଙ୍କୁ ମୋର ଗଭୀର ସମବେଦନା ଜଣାଇବା ସହ ଅମର ଆତ୍ମାର… <a href="https://t.co/MJkBJcZjls">pic.twitter.com/MJkBJcZjls</a>&mdash; Mohan Charan Majhi (@MohanMOdisha) <a href="https://x.com/MohanMOdisha/status/2070764150230507814?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 27, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/lock-upp-2-akanksha-chamola-confirms-divorce-from-gaurav-khanna-during-show-s-premiere-1782580334311">Lock Upp 2: Akanksha confirms divorce from Gaurav Khanna during show's premiere</a>&nbsp;Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan also paid tribute to the cinematographer, saying, "I am deeply saddened and heartbroken to hear the news of the demise of Dilip Ray, the renowned cinematographer of Odisha. His unparalleled contributions to enriching the world of Indian cinema and television, including Odisha, are immeasurable. His dedication and service to the film industry will remain eternally memorable. While praying for the eternal peace of the departed soul, I extend my condolences to the bereaved family members."<h2>About Dillip Ray</h2>Born on July 27, 1954, in Cuttack, he took formal training at the Film and Television Institute in Bengaluru before beginning his film career.&nbsp;Ray has worked on more than 80 Odia feature films, around 15 Bengali films, several Chhattisgarhi productions, as well as documentaries and television serials.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/welcome-to-the-jungle-box-office-collection-day-2-akshay-kumar-s-film-sees-a-growth-on-saturday-1782614661881">Welcome to the Jungle BO collection Day 2: The film sees a growth on Saturday</a>&nbsp;Some of his best-known Odia films are Tisandhya, Baje Bainsi Nache Ghungura, Chaka Bhaunri, Ei Ta Dunia, Mamata Ra Dora, Majhi Pahacha and Bidhira Bidhana.&nbsp;Ray was honoured with the Odisha State Film Award for Best Cinematography five times for his contribution to the industry.&nbsp;Ray is survived by his wife and three daughters.

Veteran Odia cinematographer Dillip Ray passed away at the age of 72. He reportedly suffered a brain stroke before being rushed to the hospital. Ray has worked on more than 80 Odia feature films over the years.

Dillip Ray, a veteran cinematographer in Odia cinema, passed away at the age of 72 at a private hospital in Bhubaneswar on Friday night after battling a brief illness. He had reportedly suffered a brain stroke before being rushed to the hospital. Dillip Ray dies at 72 Renowned for his technical expertise and artistic vision, Ray has worked in several feature films, documentaries and television. Over several decades, he was active in Odia, Bengali and Chhattisgarhi film industries. Also Read: K. Bhagyaraj death: Dhanush breaks down, consoles actor’s son Several political leaders and members of the film fraternity paid tribute to the cinematographer, including Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi. He took to his social media and wrote, "I am deeply saddened to learn of the passing of distinguished cinematographer Dillip Ray. His extraordinary artistic contributions to enriching the Odia film world will always remain memorable. His departure is an irreparable loss to our world of art and culture." "I convey my deepest condolences to the bereaved family members while praying for the eternal peace of the departed soul," he added. Also Read: Aadarsha Kutumbam: Venkatesh-Trivikram's upcoming film locks release date

Veteran Odia cinematographer Dillip Ray passed away at the age of 72. He reportedly suffered a brain stroke before being rushed to the hospital. Ray has worked on more than 80 Odia feature films over the years.

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Who was Dillip Ray? Veteran cinematographer dies at 72