Uttam Mohanty
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Uttam Mohanty is one of the most popular Ollywood stars in the state of Orissa
in India
.
Uttam Mohanty was born in place called Balrampur in Bihar. His forefathers belonged to Jajpur, instead, his grand father choose to settle down in Baripada 150 years ago. He completed his early education from Maharaja Purnachandra Highschool where he actively participated in drama and plays. As a child he was very naughty which brought fresh compliants from outside. After Matriculation he joined Maharaja Purnachandra college for Intermedite in science. These were the times when he inclined more towards acting. He always tried to play the lead part in Dramas. He was equally passionate to sports like Badminton and Table tennis. After Completing Graduation in Commerce he went to Ludhiana for Chartered Accountancy. Thereafter he stayed with his brother in Kolkata for sometime.
He dominated the Oriya film industry throughout the 80's and 90's. His native town is in Baripada, Mayurbhanj district now he is in Bhubaneswar. He is married to Oriya film deamgirl Aparajita Mohanty
and they have a son named Tanmay Mohanty (Babusan), who is a very good classical singer at the age of 10. Uttam Mohanty first explored the Oriya film world while he was living with his elder brother Late Arun Ku. Mohanty in Calcutta. He signed for the first Oriya movie while he had enrolled for chartered accountancy course in Calcutta. Later, his first film ABHIMAN (1977) directed by sadhu meher was a big hit and then Uttam opted seriously for being an actor. Afterwards, he slowly stabilised his position in the Oriya film industry keeping pace with the then Oriya greats Prasanta Nanda, Shriram Panda, Ajit Das etc. He has acted in lot of films with leading actress Mahasweta Ray (Rasmi Ray). Both have given a lot of super hit movies on eighties. By the time they were in love and decided to marry. But the love did not last long. The pair was separated due to some cause."Palatak" was the last film. Again the pair was hit in 1988 by Prasanta Nanda in the film of "Ja devi sarbavutesu". Later both came in lot of films in nineties.Still now viewers are hunger to anticipate the pair.Then there was a time which saw him to be the undisputed king of the Oriya film industry. Such was his position and fame as a super-hero in Oriya films that, he dominated the industry as long as 20 years as an active and singleton lead hero which was notable. Even during his peak arena, no other actor was considered for movies other than he was, quite a stunning revealing of his dominance as a lead actor. He has done lot of Bengali films and given super hits.
Even Mithun Chakraborty
, one of his co-stars in a movie and a Bollywood
megastar, had to say, 'I feel immensely lucky and honoured to have worked with such an influential actor and I did learn from him a lot...'
He has won many Oriya filmfare awards and prizes as a best actor. Currently, he is working for Oriya tele-serials and movies. He is interested in enhancing his knowledge in the area of politics. A number of societies and institutes have honored him as a living legend of Ollywood cinema.
While staying in kolkata he got an offer from director Dhir Biswal for his upcoming film titled Gouri. Later that role was given to Prasanta Nanda. The next film he did was "Pati Patni" opposite " maheswata Ray". Then the streak of films like "Nijhum ratira sathi", "Chinha Achhinha", "Ramayana", Tapasya, Ram Balram happened. By the time he was established as a romantic star till the film "Sakala Tirtha to charane" he carried of this image very well.
Soon After 1995 he got more character roles due to his age. In films like "Jashoda", "Subhadra", kalamanika he did character roles. The eighties was his best time of his career. He dominated the Oriya film industry throughout the 80's and 90's. His native town is in Baripada, Mayurbhanj district. Afterward, he slowly stabilised his position in the Oriya film industry keeping pace with the then Oriya greats Prasanta Nanda, Shreeram Panda, Ajit Das etc. Then there was a time which saw him to be the undisputed king of the Oriya film industry. Such was his position and fame as a super-hero in Oriya films that he dominated the industry as long as 20 years as an active and singleton lead hero which was notable. Even during his peak arena, no other actor was considered for movies other than he was, quite a stunning revealing of his dominance as a lead actor. He is often considered as the Amitabh Bachchan of Oriya cinema. Even Mithun Chakraborty, one of his co-stars in a movie and a Bollywood megastar, had to say, 'I feel immensely lucky and honoured to have worked with such an influential actor and i did learn from him a lot…'
All films made between 1980 to 1990 had uttam Mohanty in it. He excelled in all kind of roles: romantic, village lad, character. Abhiman, Danda Balunga, Bhakta Salabega were are even remembered today for his stupendous acting. He worked in around 30 bengali films and one hindifilm-Naya Jahar, opposite satabdi Ray. Most of his films are opposite Aparajita, his wife and the numbers are more than fifty. Together their first film was 'astaraga'. They got married on 17 May 1987 in Municipality Guest House, Bhubaneswar. He was equally successful with Mahewsata, doing almost 15 films together. The other heroines who acted opposite him are-Anita, Sujata, Tandra, Deepa, Baisali, Subhra pati, Rachana Bannerje.
In the later period of his career he did subsequent roles in Television.Serials like 'je pakhi Ude jete Dura', 'sara akash', Panatakani and 'uttaradayi' are most popular. His role as Bikhu bhai inSara Akash is memorable. His Hindi serials include Palash and bengali serial bideshini Bohu. His contribution to music albums and Bhajaas are also significant.
-State Film Award as Best Supporting actor for To Binu Anyagati nahin.
-Jayadeb Puraskar in 1999
-Indira Gandhi Priyadarshini award in 2006
-Awards from Citic association,Chitrapuri,Banichitra,Chalachitra Jagata
-5th FITFAT Biscope Award, 2008
Orissa
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Early life
Uttam Mohanty is one of the most popular Ollywood stars in the state of Orissa in India. He has to his credit more than 135 Oriya films to date and has acted in 30 Bengali films and in the only Hindi film naya Jahar. Currently, he is working for Oriya tele-serials and movies. He is interested in enhancing his knowledge in the area of politics.Uttam Mohanty was born in place called Balrampur in Bihar. His forefathers belonged to Jajpur, instead, his grand father choose to settle down in Baripada 150 years ago. He completed his early education from Maharaja Purnachandra Highschool where he actively participated in drama and plays. As a child he was very naughty which brought fresh compliants from outside. After Matriculation he joined Maharaja Purnachandra college for Intermedite in science. These were the times when he inclined more towards acting. He always tried to play the lead part in Dramas. He was equally passionate to sports like Badminton and Table tennis. After Completing Graduation in Commerce he went to Ludhiana for Chartered Accountancy. Thereafter he stayed with his brother in Kolkata for sometime.
Life and career
Uttam Mohanty is the only star in the Oriya cinema horizon to have been at the top for nearly two decades. No Oriya hero has been able to sustain himself in the top position for so long and so well. His rural fan base led him to do many films which had rustic story lines. Films from which intellectuals shied away. But his popularity was undeniable. Many critics and fellow actors and seniors have often expressed in public podium that during the commercially dry days of early nineties of Oriya Cinema when Oriya films industry was under heavy financial stress it was Uttam Mohanty's single minded efforts and charm to lure in the audience to Oriya cinema, saved the day. A contribution that is acknowledged by one and all in Oriya film. They cannot ignore him even now because he is in demand among off-mainstream filmmakers as wellHe dominated the Oriya film industry throughout the 80's and 90's. His native town is in Baripada, Mayurbhanj district now he is in Bhubaneswar. He is married to Oriya film deamgirl Aparajita Mohanty
Aparajita Mohanty
Aparajita Mohanty is an Oriya movie actress based in Bhubaneswar, Orissa, India. She is the wife of Oriya actor Uttam Mohanty and mother of actor Babushan Mohanty.-Filmography:-External links:**...
and they have a son named Tanmay Mohanty (Babusan), who is a very good classical singer at the age of 10. Uttam Mohanty first explored the Oriya film world while he was living with his elder brother Late Arun Ku. Mohanty in Calcutta. He signed for the first Oriya movie while he had enrolled for chartered accountancy course in Calcutta. Later, his first film ABHIMAN (1977) directed by sadhu meher was a big hit and then Uttam opted seriously for being an actor. Afterwards, he slowly stabilised his position in the Oriya film industry keeping pace with the then Oriya greats Prasanta Nanda, Shriram Panda, Ajit Das etc. He has acted in lot of films with leading actress Mahasweta Ray (Rasmi Ray). Both have given a lot of super hit movies on eighties. By the time they were in love and decided to marry. But the love did not last long. The pair was separated due to some cause."Palatak" was the last film. Again the pair was hit in 1988 by Prasanta Nanda in the film of "Ja devi sarbavutesu". Later both came in lot of films in nineties.Still now viewers are hunger to anticipate the pair.Then there was a time which saw him to be the undisputed king of the Oriya film industry. Such was his position and fame as a super-hero in Oriya films that, he dominated the industry as long as 20 years as an active and singleton lead hero which was notable. Even during his peak arena, no other actor was considered for movies other than he was, quite a stunning revealing of his dominance as a lead actor. He has done lot of Bengali films and given super hits.
Even Mithun Chakraborty
Mithun Chakraborty
Mithun Chakraborty is an Indian film actor, social activist, and entrepreneur, who has won three National Film Awards. He made his acting debut with the arthouse drama Mrigaya , for which he won his first National Film Award for Best Actor....
, one of his co-stars in a movie and a Bollywood
Bollywood
Bollywood is the informal term popularly used for the Hindi-language film industry based in Mumbai , Maharashtra, India. The term is often incorrectly used to refer to the whole of Indian cinema; it is only a part of the total Indian film industry, which includes other production centers producing...
megastar, had to say, 'I feel immensely lucky and honoured to have worked with such an influential actor and I did learn from him a lot...'
He has won many Oriya filmfare awards and prizes as a best actor. Currently, he is working for Oriya tele-serials and movies. He is interested in enhancing his knowledge in the area of politics. A number of societies and institutes have honored him as a living legend of Ollywood cinema.
Life and career
Knowing that a film named Abhiman is being made in baripada, he returned home with a hope of trying his luck in films. There were many a contenders for the lead role but Director Sadhu Meher had a special Interest in his capability and looks. He was selected. Co-actress Rita Chand was debuting through that film also. On the day of shooting he tuned up to the set well dressed with best possible suits available. Sadhu told him to take the make up of a poor guy. He was sent again to come back with old n dirty clothes and without make-up. The film was a box office hit and his acting was appreciated.While staying in kolkata he got an offer from director Dhir Biswal for his upcoming film titled Gouri. Later that role was given to Prasanta Nanda. The next film he did was "Pati Patni" opposite " maheswata Ray". Then the streak of films like "Nijhum ratira sathi", "Chinha Achhinha", "Ramayana", Tapasya, Ram Balram happened. By the time he was established as a romantic star till the film "Sakala Tirtha to charane" he carried of this image very well.
Soon After 1995 he got more character roles due to his age. In films like "Jashoda", "Subhadra", kalamanika he did character roles. The eighties was his best time of his career. He dominated the Oriya film industry throughout the 80's and 90's. His native town is in Baripada, Mayurbhanj district. Afterward, he slowly stabilised his position in the Oriya film industry keeping pace with the then Oriya greats Prasanta Nanda, Shreeram Panda, Ajit Das etc. Then there was a time which saw him to be the undisputed king of the Oriya film industry. Such was his position and fame as a super-hero in Oriya films that he dominated the industry as long as 20 years as an active and singleton lead hero which was notable. Even during his peak arena, no other actor was considered for movies other than he was, quite a stunning revealing of his dominance as a lead actor. He is often considered as the Amitabh Bachchan of Oriya cinema. Even Mithun Chakraborty, one of his co-stars in a movie and a Bollywood megastar, had to say, 'I feel immensely lucky and honoured to have worked with such an influential actor and i did learn from him a lot…'
All films made between 1980 to 1990 had uttam Mohanty in it. He excelled in all kind of roles: romantic, village lad, character. Abhiman, Danda Balunga, Bhakta Salabega were are even remembered today for his stupendous acting. He worked in around 30 bengali films and one hindifilm-Naya Jahar, opposite satabdi Ray. Most of his films are opposite Aparajita, his wife and the numbers are more than fifty. Together their first film was 'astaraga'. They got married on 17 May 1987 in Municipality Guest House, Bhubaneswar. He was equally successful with Mahewsata, doing almost 15 films together. The other heroines who acted opposite him are-Anita, Sujata, Tandra, Deepa, Baisali, Subhra pati, Rachana Bannerje.
In the later period of his career he did subsequent roles in Television.Serials like 'je pakhi Ude jete Dura', 'sara akash', Panatakani and 'uttaradayi' are most popular. His role as Bikhu bhai inSara Akash is memorable. His Hindi serials include Palash and bengali serial bideshini Bohu. His contribution to music albums and Bhajaas are also significant.
Awards & Accreditation
-State Film Award as Best actor for Phula Chandana, Jhiati Sita pari,Danda Balunga,Suna chadhei-State Film Award as Best Supporting actor for To Binu Anyagati nahin.
-Jayadeb Puraskar in 1999
-Indira Gandhi Priyadarshini award in 2006
-Awards from Citic association,Chitrapuri,Banichitra,Chalachitra Jagata
-5th FITFAT Biscope Award, 2008
Filmography
| Year | Film | Language |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Pagala Karichi Paunji Tora | |
| Tu Mori Paain: The Last Love Story | ||
| Aila Re Odia Pua | ||
| Romeo: The Lover Boy | ||
| 2007 | Tumaku Paruni Ta Bhuli Tumaku Paruni Ta Bhuli - Synopsis :Anu & Ameli are two sisters. Both deeply in love with Sunil. But Sunil loves Anu. When Anu aware of Ameli's love interest with Sunil, she decides to make a scarifies and compel Sunil to marry Ameli. Anu herself marry Manoj, a local goon to stay away from Sunil & Amile. As usual Manoj... |
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| Mu Tate Love Karuchi | ||
| Ae Jugara Krushna Sudama | ||
| 2005 | Om Shanti Om | |
| Agni Parikshya | ||
| 2002 | Sei Jhiati | |
| Samay Kheluchhi Chaka Bhaunri | ||
| Dharma Sahile Hela | ||
| 2001 | Mo Kola To Jhulana | |
| Baazi | ||
| 1999 | Maa Pari Kie Heba | |
| Kala Chakrav | ||
| 1998 | Sahara Jaluchi | |
| Rupa Gaan Ra Suna Kania | ||
| 1997 | Raghu Arakhita | |
| Nari Bi Pindhipare Rakta Sindura | ||
| Lakshe Siba Puji Paichi Pua | ||
| 1996 | Sakal Tirtha | |
| Pua Moro Bhola Shankara | ||
| 1994 | Rakhile Siba Mariba Kie | |
| Pacheri Uthila Majhi Duaru | ||
| Naga Jyotiv | ||
| Akuha Katha | ||
| 1995 | Rakata Kahiba Kie Kahara | |
| 1993 | Dadagiri | |
| Bhagya Hate Doro | ||
| 1992 | Sukha Sansarav | |
| Naga Panchami | ||
| Maa (1992/II) | ||
| Bhisma Pratigyan | ||
| Baadshah | ||
| 1991 | To Binu Anya Gati Nahin | |
| Kapala Likhana Akuha Katha |
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| Bastra Haranv Mukti Tirtha |
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| Nayaa Zaher(Hindi) | ||
| 1990 | Bidhira Bidhan Nua Bhauja |
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| Panchu Pandaba Kandei |
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| Raja Rani Ja devi Sarbha vetesu |
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| Sasti | ||
| Topaye Sindura Dipata Shankha | ||
| 1990 | Thakura Achanti Chau Bahaku | |
| Paradeshi Chadhei | ||
| Nyaya Anyaya | ||
| Hasa Luha Bhara Duniya | ||
| Daiba Daudi | ||
| 1988 | Pua Mora Kala Thakura | |
| Papa Punya | ||
| Kanyadaan | ||
| Bada Bhauja | ||
| Jahaku Rakhibe Ananta | ||
| Thili Jhia Heli Bahu | ||
| 1987 | Tunda Baida | |
| Suna Chadhei | ||
| Phula Chandana | ||
| Micha Mayara Sansar | ||
| Anyaya Sahibi Nahin | ||
| Golamgiri | ||
| Eai Ta Dunia | ||
| Chaka Aakhi Sabu Dekhuchi | ||
| Badhu Nirupama | ||
| 1986 | Paka Kambal Pota Chhataa | |
| Jor Jar Mulak Tar | ||
| Ei Aama Sansar | ||
| 1985 | School Master Sahri Bagha |
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| Sankha Sindura | ||
| Samay Bada Balbaana | ||
| Sahari Baagha | ||
| Poojaa Phula | ||
| Palaataka | ||
| Mamataa Maage Mula | ||
| Jagaa Haatare Pagha | ||
| Chakaa Bhaunri | ||
| 1984 | Janani | |
| Jaaiphula | ||
| 1983 | Ram Rahim | |
| Jheeati Sita Pari | ||
| Abhilasha (1983/II) | ||
| 1982 | Jwain Pua | |
| Dekh Khabar Rakh Nazar | ||
| Baje Bainshi NacheGhungura | ||
| Astaraga | ||
| 1981 | Devajani | |
| Arati | ||
| Akshi Trutiya | ||
| 1978 | Ram Balram | |
| Ramayan | ||
| Danda Balunga | ||
| 1979 | Nijhum Rati Ra Saathi "Chinnha Achinna "Aparajita |
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| 1977 | Abhimaan | |
| 1978 | Sarapancha Babu | |
| Sankha Mahuri | ||
| Pati Patni | ||
| Kabi Samrat Upendra Bhanja |