Mahasweta Ray is an Indian actress and television personality who is known for her work in Odia films and soap operas. Her numerous accolades include record 8
Odisha State Film Awards
The Odisha State Film Awards have been conferred by the Department of Culture of the Government of Odisha, India.
The awards were initiated in 1968. The awards are decided by independent juries formed by the Department of Culture. The jury ...
.
Biography
Ray was born in an academic family (Rajkishore Ray was a writer and academic) and had had limited exposure to cinema before she started a career in film. She worked on a majority of the films by
Sisir Mishra, including many box office successes. She married Sirish Routray, with whom she has a son, Rishi. Bengali films she worked on include ''Aranyer Adhikar'' (1998), ''Katha Chhilo'' (1994), ''Sajani Go Sajani'' (1991), ''Sujan Sakhi'' (1995) and ''Nyayachakra'' (1991). She won state awards for acting in ''Kaberi'' (1983), ''Pooja'' (1981), and ''Gouri'' (1979).
She is actively associated with the Oriya film industry, doing some character roles and some tele-serials.
Filmography
*''Chumki My Darling'' (2021)
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Jaga Hatare Pagha'' (2015)
*''Lekhu Lekhu Lekhi Deli'' (2014)
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Hata Dhari Chalutha'' (2013)
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Mu Eka Tumara'' (2013)
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Superstar
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'' (2013)
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Target
Target may refer to:
Physical items
* Shooting target, used in marksmanship training and various shooting sports
** Bullseye (target), the goal one for which one aims in many of these sports
** Aiming point, in field artillery, fi ...
'' (2012)
*''Raja Jhia Sathe Heigala Bhaba'' (2011)
*''Kemiti a Bandhan'' (2010)
*''Tu Thile Mo Dara Kahaku'' (2007)
*''Mo Suna Pua'' (2003)
*''Sabata Maa'' (2000)
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Bou
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'' (1998)
*''Gopa Re Badhhuchhi Kala Kanhei'' (1995)
*''Chamatkar (Sony TV)'' (1994)
*''Kula Nandan'' (1994)
*''Kothachilo'' (1994)
*''Akuha Katha'' (1994)
*''Suna Bhauja'' (1993)
*''Bhagya Hate Doro'' (1992)
*''Agni Sankat'' (1992)
*''Ghara Mora Swarga'' (1992)
*''Mukti Tirtha'' (1992)
*''Kandhei'' (1990)
*''Jaa Devi Sarva Bhuteshu'' (1989)
*''Panchu Pandav'' (1989)
*''Golamgiri'' (1987)
*''Bagula Baguli'' (1986)
*''Paka Kambal Pot Chhota'' (1986)
*''Grihalakshmi'' (1985)
*''Samay Bada Balwan'' (1985)
*''Dora'' (1984)
*''Hira Nila'' (1984)
*''Jaga Balia'' (1984)
*''Kaberi'' (1983)
*''Kalyani'' (1983)
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Swapna Sagara'' (1983)
*''Ashanta Graha'' (1982)
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Hisab Nikas'' (1982)
*''Akshi Trutiya'' (1981)
*''Pooja'' (1981)
*''Seeta Raati'' (1981)
*''Sei Sura'' (1981)
*''Tike Hasa Tike Luha'' (1981)
*''Baata Abaata'' (1980)
*''Danda Balunga'' (1980)
*''Jai Maa Mangala'' (1980)
*''Maa-o-Mamata'' (1980)
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Gauri
Gauri may refer to:
Religion
* ''Gauri'', an epithet of the Hindu goddess Parvati
* Mahagauri, a manifestation of Hindu goddess Durga
* Lajja Gauri, a goddess associated with abundance and fertility, also euphemistically described as Lajja
Fil ...
'' (1979)
*''Nijhum Rati Ra Saathi'' (1979)
*''Balidan'' (1978)
*''
Janmadata
''Janmadata'' ( bn, জন্মদাতা) (2008) is a Bengali family drama film directed by Swapan Saha.
Cast
* Ranjit Mullick as Durgacharan Singha
* Razzak as Bhavani Chowdhury
* Jisshu Sengupta as CBI Officer Raj Sinha, previously an or ...
'' (1978)
*''Jhilmil'' (1978)
*''Kabi Samrat Upendra Bhanja'' (1978)
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Priyatama
''Priyatama'' ( Sweetheart) is a 1977 Hindi-language musical film, produced by T.C. Dewan under the Modern Pictures banner and directed by Basu Chatterjee. It stars Jeetendra, Neetu Singh, Rakesh Roshan, Asha Sachdev in lead roles and musi ...
'' (1978)
*''Sankha Mahuri'' (1978)
*''Sati Ansuya'' (1978)
*''Pranam Kharedhu (22 SEP 1978)
*''Ae Nuhen Kahani'' (1977)
*''Hira Moti Manika'' (1976)
*''Sesa Shrabana'' (1976)
*''Jhumuka'' (1975)
See also
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Prashanta Nanda
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National Film Awards
References
External links
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Orissa State Film Award Winners
1962 births
Living people
Indian film actresses
Actresses in Odia cinema
Actresses from Odisha
20th-century Indian actresses
21st-century Indian actresses
Ollywood
Bharatiya Janata Party politicians from Odisha
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