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Kalishankar
''Kalishankar'' or ''Kalisankar'' is a bilingual action drama film in Odia and Bengali language by director Prashanta Nanda in 2007. ''Kalishankar'' is quite similar to old Manmohan Desai films wherein brothers separated in childhood grow up to find themselves on two sides of the fence. Then, when they recognise their blood link through a birthmark or a talisman, they join forces to fight the enemy together. ''Kalishankar'' is a story of a pair of grandchildren and their grandfather's revenge on their wrongdoers. The film has much stick-wielding action. Plot Kali, Shankar and Tithi are the three motherless children of the acting priest of a local Krishna temple in an anonymous small town/village in West Bengal or Odisha (differing between the language versions). The local MLA Debu Soren’s henchmen kill their father because he insists on standing witness in court against a murder committed at Soren’s behest. Kali, the elder brother, kills the corrupt lawyer as he walks out of t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ashish Vidyarthi
Ashish Vidyarthi (born 19 June 1962) is an Indian actor who predominantly works in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, English, Odia, Marathi and Bengali films. He is noted for his antagonist and character roles. In 1995, he received the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor for '' Drohkaal''. Early life Ashish Vidyarthi was born on 19 June 1962 in Delhi, India to a Malayali father from Kannur, and a Bengali mother from Rajasthan. His mother Reba Vidyarthi (Née: Chattopadhyay) was a Kathak guru, while his father Govind Vidyarthi is an expert in cataloging and archiving vanishing Performing Arts of India for the Sangeet Natak Akademi. He attended National School of Drama until 1990 and associated himself with another theatre group, Act One, run by N. K. Sharma. Career In 1992, he moved to Bombay (now Mumbai). Ashish played the role of V. P. Menon in his first film, ''Sardar'', based on Sardar Vallabhai Patel's Life. Though, his first release was Drohka ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anubhav Mohanty
Anubhav Mohanty (born 24 December 1981) is an Indian actor, film producer, television personality and politician who is known for his work in Odia-language films. Career Mohanty started his career by first appearing in Odia music videos before debuting in the Odia cinema in the 2004 film ''I Love You'' opposite Namrata Thapa. He had two other releases the same year, ''Saathire'' and ''Barsha My Darling''. Afterwards, a number of his films such as ''Nei Jare Megha Mote'' (2008), ''Suna Chadhei Mo Rupa Chadhei'' (2009), '' Akashe Ki Ranga Lagila'' (2009), Abhimanyu (2009), Ama Bhitare Kichhi Achhi (2010), Diwana (2010), Kiese Dakuchhi Kouthi Mate (2011), '' Balunga Toka'' (2011), ''Something Something'' (2012), Matric Fail (2012), ACP Ranveer (2012), '' Mo Duniya Tu Hi Tu'' (2013), '' Haata Dhari Chaaluthaa'' (2013), Kehi Jane Bhala Lagere (2013), '' Something Something 2'' (2014), '' Gapa Hele bi Sata'' (2015), ''Agastya'' (2016), '' Abhaya'' (2017), '' Kabula Barabula'' (2017), ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anu Chowdhury
Anu Choudhury is a leading Indian actress. She has starred in more than 65 films. Her debut Odia film was ''Maa Goja Bayani''. Early life Anu was born in Bhubaneswar to Odia film editor Rabi Choudhury and Soudamini Choudhury. Rabi Chaudhury was a film make-up man and an editor, so she was familiar with the film industry being a girl from film background. She graduated from Rama Devi Women's College, Bhubaneswar in home science before commencing a career as a film actress. Before coming to Odia film industry she had always wanted to be an actress. At her early age she had acted in two Odia movies as child artist. Before being an actress she had given voice for many actresses in films in her infant age. She has completed her higher secondary education from Bijupattanayak college, Bhubaneswar in science term. Career Career in Odia Film industry Anu began her career in Odia film as a child artist. She acted as child artist in two movies, ''Badhu Nirupama'' and ''Mamata Ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anuvab Mohanty
Anubhav Mohanty (born 24 December 1981) is an Indian actor, film producer, television personality and politician who is known for his work in Odia-language films. Career Mohanty started his career by first appearing in Odia music videos before debuting in the Odia cinema in the 2004 film ''I Love You'' opposite Namrata Thapa. He had two other releases the same year, ''Saathire'' and ''Barsha My Darling''. Afterwards, a number of his films such as ''Nei Jare Megha Mote'' (2008), ''Suna Chadhei Mo Rupa Chadhei'' (2009), ''Akashe Ki Ranga Lagila'' (2009), Abhimanyu (2009), Ama Bhitare Kichhi Achhi (2010), Diwana (2010), Kiese Dakuchhi Kouthi Mate (2011), ''Balunga Toka'' (2011), ''Something Something'' (2012), Matric Fail (2012), ACP Ranveer (2012), ''Mo Duniya Tu Hi Tu'' (2013), ''Haata Dhari Chaaluthaa'' (2013), Kehi Jane Bhala Lagere (2013), ''Something Something 2'' (2014), ''Gapa Hele bi Sata'' (2015), ''Agastya'' (2016), '' Abhaya'' (2017), ''Kabula Barabula'' (2017), '' Prem ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sagarika
Sagarika Mukherjee (born 4 September 1970), also known as Saag, is an Indian singer and actress. She sings mainly in Hindi, Assamese and Bengali language songs but has also sung in Tamil and Telugu languages. She is the daughter of singer and composer Manas Mukherjee and granddaughter of lyricist Jahar Mukherjee. Before going solo, she was half of a popular Indian duo with her brother with whom she released albums such as ''Q-Funk'', ''Roop Inka Mastana'' and ''Naujawan''. Apart from singing and acting in movies and albums, she is also a restaurateur. Early life Sagarika Mukherjee was born on 4 September 1970 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, but originally belongs from Kolkata metrocity of West Bengal in a Bengali family. In 1973, she moved to Bombay, Maharashtra (now in Mumbai) with her family. Her father died in 1986. Then, her mother became a singer and took charge of the entire family. Career Early singing Sagarika made her debut as a child playback singer in the Bollyw ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Laboni Sarkar
Laboni Sarkar is an Indian actress who is known for her work in Bengali cinema. She is the recipient of three BFJA Awards. She initiated her acting career as a child artist with roles in Bengali films. Filmography * ''Aporajeyo'' (2022) * '' Oti Uttam'' (2022) * ''Kolkatar Harry'' (2021) * ''Parineeta'' (2019) * '' Hiralal'' (2018) * '' Maati'' (2018) * '' Boxer'' (2018) * '' Shrestha Bangali'' (2017) * '' Amazon Obhijaan'' (2017) as Shankar's mother * '' Chaamp'' (2017) as Shibaji's Mother * ''Tomake Chai'' (2017) * '' Haripad Bandwala'' (2016) as Nandalal's Wife * '' Jomer Raja Dilo Bor'' (2015) * ''Hriday Haran'' (2015) * '' Obhishopto Nighty'' (2014) * ''Bangali Babu English Mem'' (2014) * '' Chander Pahar'' (2013) as Shankar's mother * '' Khiladi'' (2013) * '' Khoka 420'' (2013) as Krrish's Mother * ''Chupi Chupi'' (2013) * '' Dekha, Na-Dekhay'' (2013) * '' Challenge 2'' (2012) as Pooja's Mother * '' Khokababu'' (2012) as Khoka 420 aka Khoka's Mother * ''Romeo'' (20 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Biswanath Basu
Biswanath Basu (or sometimes Biswanath Bose) is an Indian actor who appears in Bengali films. Filmography ;Key ;Films Television Apart from doing films, Basu has also appeared in many television serials. References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Basu, Biswanath Living people Male actors in Bengali cinema Indian male film actors 21st-century Indian male actors Bengali male actors Scottish Church College alumni Year of birth missing (living people) Place of birth missing (living people) People from North 24 Parganas district ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shankar Chakraborty
Shankar Chakraborty is an Indian film and television actor who has done several tele serials and has appeared in pivotal roles in numerous Bengali films. Personal life Shankar Chakraborty was born to a Bengali Hindu family. He married actress Sonali Chakraborty in 1990. His wife Sonali breathed her last on 31 October, 2022 following prolonged liver complications. He took to the social media to declare her sudden demise. Filmography * ''Chitra'' (unreleased) * ''Bhroon'' (Unreleased) * ''Karnel'' (Unreleased) * '' Jaanbaaz'' (2019) as Rahim Bhai *''Mon Jaane Na'' (2019) * '' Maati'' (2018) as Meghla's father * '' Total Dadagiri'' (2018) as Bibhutibhusan Das *'' Jio Pagla'' (2017) * ''Love Express'' (2016) as Ram Prasad Ganguly * '' Ki Kore Toke Bolbo'' (2016) as Akash's father * ''Arshinagar'' (2015) as Biswanath Mitra * '' Bela Seshe'' (2015) as Barin * '' Naxal'' (2015) as Arijit Mitra * ''Game'' (2014) as Dibakar Panda * '' Buno Haansh'' (2014) as Badal Bhai * '' Final Mi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bijay Mohanty
Bijay Mohanty (8 April 1950 – 20 July 2020) was an Indian actor in Odia Cinema. He was honored a National Film Award. Personal life ;Early life Mohanty was born in 1950 at Pandiri, Kendrapara and brought up in Baripada, Mayurbhanj, Odisha. He started acting during his school days while studying at M.K.C High School. After his graduation with BA, he joined the National School of Drama. He passed successfully from the NSD with classmates like Naseeruddin Shah, Raj Babbar, and Om Puri etc. He acted in the theatres and stayed in Delhi up to 1975. After returning to Odisha, he devoted himself to directing plays. ;Married life Bijay was married to Tandra Ray, an actress in the Odia film industry. The couple acted in a number of films opposite each other. They have one daughter. Career In 1977, Mohanty started upon his career in the Oriya film industry with the film ''Chilika Tire'' which won the National Award for that year. Initially, he opted mostly for negative roles. ' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arindam Roy
Arindam Roy is an actor who works predominately in Odia cinema apart from a few Bengali films. Career Arindam Roy changed his stage name to Rishi before changing it back to his original name. Regarding his performance in the film '' Target Kolkata'', a critic wrote that "Arindam Roy acted well, but if he wants to make a future in Tollywood, he needs to work on his Bengali diction". His Odia film Babu Bhaijaan was the last film before COVID19 pandemic which was one of the all time superhit blockbuster film of ollywood. Selected filmography Awards and nominations *2006: Won Odisha State Film Award for Best Supporting Actor for ''Prema Rutu Asilare'' (2006) *2014: Nominated for Filmfare Award for Best Actor (Oriya) for ''Ashok Samrat'' (2013) References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Roy, Arindam Living people Indian male film actors Male actors in Odia cinema Year of birth missing (living people) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Siddhanta Mahapatra
Siddhanta Mahapatra ( od, ସିଦ୍ଧାନ୍ତ ମହାପାତ୍ର; born 4 May 1966), known mononymously as Munna Bhai, is an Indian actor, television personality and politician who works predominantly in Odia films. Early and Personal Life Siddhanta was born to a Brahmin family in Brahmapur, Ganjam, Odisha. Career Acting His first lead role in an Odia film came in 1992 at the age of 26, in ''Shradhanjali''. Politics He joined Biju Janata Dal in 2009 and contested as MP from Berhampur constituency in the 2009 "15th Lok Sabha" election, which he won. He won reelection in the 2014 general election by a margin of nearly 100,000 votes amidst stiff competition from UPA and NDA candidates. However, he did not contest in his third bid. Awards Best Actor Odisha State Film Awards *1998 Bou Bou () is a commune in the Loiret department in north-central France. The village is situated in the greater Orléans area, in a meander of the river Loire, 14 km east o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Prashanta Nanda
Prashanta Nanda (born 2 May 1947) is an Indian director, actor and politician from the state of Odisha. Actor-director duo Siddhanta Mahapatra and Prashanta Nanda Given 8 all time blockbuster Movies to Ollywood. He is currently a Member of Parliament at Rajya Sabha, the upper house of the Indian Parliament, for Odisha. He worked in the Odia film industry as an actor, director, screenwriter, lyricist and playback singer. He was also a former minister in Odisha state. Career In 1962, he debuted in the movie '' Nua Bou''. Nanda worked as an actor, director, screenwriter, lyricist and playback singer. Nanda acted as male lead and directed the Hindi film Naiyya released in the year 1979. In 2009, his film ''Jianta Bhoota'' was released. In 2007, he awarded with the Lifetime achievement award in Odisha Filmfare Award. He was the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) leader and Odisha state Vice President. He resigned from his membership in August 2007. After that he joined the Nationali ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
