Bijayananda (Biju) Patnaik, a true statesman, freedom fighter and an illustrious son of India, is the architect of modern Odisha and the tallest leader of post-independence Odisha. Biju Patnaik, Biju Babu for millions of his admirers, both in his life-time and even after his death, enjoys an iconic status in Odisha and is widely admired across India for his courage, idealism, statesmanship and dedication to the cause of the common man. People of Odisha lovingly call him the Hero of Kalinga and the Kharavela of Kalinga. He was a man who created history, changed history and shaped history. This podcast is about Biju Patnaik and his amazing contribution to the building of not just Odisha but the nation.