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Bijay Mohanty (8 April 1950 – 20 July 2020) was an
Indian actor The cinema of India, consisting of motion pictures made by the Indian film industry, has had a large effect on world cinema since the second half of the 20th century. Indian cinema is made up of various film industries, each focused on pro ...
who worked primarily in
Odia Cinema Odia cinema, also known as Ollywood, is the segment of Indian cinema, dedicated to the production of motion pictures in the Odia language widely spoken in the state of Odisha. Odia Cinema is based in Cuttack in Odisha, India. The name Ollyw ...
. He starred in the film ''
Chilika Teerey ''Chilika Teerey'' is a 1977 Indian Odia film directed by Biplab Roy Choudhury, story of an oppressed, illiterate fisher-folk, being swindled and kept in check by the business sharks and how they revolt. Plot Near Chilika Lake, there is a ...
'', which was honored a
National Film Award The National Film Awards are awards for artistic and technical merit given for "Excellence within the Cinema of India, Indian film industry". Established in 1954, it has been administered, along with the International Film Festival of India ...
.


Personal life

Mohanty was born in 1950 in an aristocratic Karan family at Pandiri,
Kendrapara Kendrapara is a Town and a municipality in the Kendrapara district of the Indian state of Odisha. It is the headquarters of Kendrapara district. Geography Kendrapara is located at . It has an average elevation of . It is surrounded by Bhadrak ...
and brought up in
Baripada Baripada () is a city and a municipality in Mayurbhanj district in the state of Odisha, India. Located along the east bank of the Budhabalanga river, Baripada is the cultural centre of north Odisha. In recent years, it has emerged as an e ...
,
Mayurbhanj Mayurbhanj district is one of the 30 districts of Odisha state in eastern India and the largest in the state by area, nearly equivalent to Tripura. The district's headquarters is located in Baripada, with other major towns including Rairangp ...
,
Odisha Odisha (), formerly Orissa (List of renamed places in India, the official name until 2011), is a States and union territories of India, state located in East India, Eastern India. It is the List of states and union territories of India by ar ...
. 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 National School of Drama (NSD) is a drama school situated at New Delhi, India. It is an autonomous organization under Ministry of Culture, Government of India. It was set up in 1959 by the Sangeet Natak Akademi and became an independent school ...
. He passed successfully from the NSD with classmates like
Naseeruddin Shah Naseeruddin Shah (born 20 July 1950) is an Indian actor. He was notable in Indian parallel cinema and has starred in various international productions. He has won numerous awards in his career, including three National Film Awards, three Filmfa ...
,
Raj Babbar Raj Babbar (born 23 June 1952) is an Indian Hindi and Punjabi language, Punjabi film actor and politician belonging to Indian National Congress. He is a three-time member of the Lok Sabha and a two-time member of the Rajya Sabha. He was the sta ...
, and
Om Puri Om Prakash Puri, (18 October 1950 – 6 January 2017) was an Indian actor who appeared in mainstream commercial Hindi films as well as Urdu, Malayalam, Bengali, Kannada, English, Punjabi, Gujarati, Telugu, and Marathi films, as well as ind ...
etc. He acted in the theatres and stayed in
Delhi Delhi, officially the National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi, is a city and a union territory of India containing New Delhi, the capital of India. Straddling the Yamuna river, but spread chiefly to the west, or beyond its Bank (geography ...
up to 1975. After returning to
Odisha Odisha (), formerly Orissa (List of renamed places in India, the official name until 2011), is a States and union territories of India, state located in East India, Eastern India. It is the List of states and union territories of India by ar ...
, he devoted himself to directing plays. 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 Teerey ''Chilika Teerey'' is a 1977 Indian Odia film directed by Biplab Roy Choudhury, story of an oppressed, illiterate fisher-folk, being swindled and kept in check by the business sharks and how they revolt. Plot Near Chilika Lake, there is a ...
'' which won the National Award for that year. Initially, he opted mostly for negative roles. ''
Naga Phasa ''Naga Phasa'' is a 1977 Indian Odia film directed by Basant Nayak. The movie stars Shriram Panda, Prashanta Nanda, Malvika Roy,Mohammad Mohsin, Banaja Mohanty and Bijay Mohanty Bijay Mohanty (8 April 1950 – 20 July 2020) was an Indian ...
, Samay Bada Balaban, Danda Balunga, Dora, Sahari Bagha, Chaka Bhaunri,'' and ''Chaka Akhi Sabu Dekhuchi'' are some of his most notable films as this type of character. He acted in almost every manner of roles available to him; ranging from hero, villain, and comedian to character roles etc. In every field he left his incomparable mark. Mohanty's other notable films include; ''Arati'' (1981), ''Jaga Hatare Pagha'' (1985),''Mamata Mage Mula'' (1985), ''Aei Aama Sansara'' (1986), ''Aama Ghara Aama Sansara'' (1991), ''Ki Heba Sua Posile'', ''Bhisma Pratigya'' (1993), ''Bhai Hela Bhagari'' (1994), ''Suna Panjuri'' (1995), ''Jeeban Sathi'' (1996), ''Laxman Rekha'', ''Rakhi Bhijigala Akhi Luhare'' and ''I Love My India''. He also directed the movie ''Bhuli Huena'' (1987). He joined the Drama department of the
Utkal Sangeet Mahavidyalaya Utkal Sangeet Mahavidyalaya is a performing arts-cum-educational institution in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India. History and Accreditation Utkal Sangeet Mahavidyalaya was established by former Chief minister of Odisha Biju Patnaik on 14 April 1964 ...
in 1977 and retired as a professor from the institute in recent years. ''Jugechha'', a drama troupe that he formed in his native place of
Baripada Baripada () is a city and a municipality in Mayurbhanj district in the state of Odisha, India. Located along the east bank of the Budhabalanga river, Baripada is the cultural centre of north Odisha. In recent years, it has emerged as an e ...
was a well-known troupe and staged plays in different parts of
Odisha Odisha (), formerly Orissa (List of renamed places in India, the official name until 2011), is a States and union territories of India, state located in East India, Eastern India. It is the List of states and union territories of India by ar ...
as well as throughout the country. Some of his television serials aired on
Doordarshan Doordarshan (), abbreviated as DD, is India's State-owned enterprise, state-owned public broadcasting, public television broadcaster. Established by the Government of India on 15 September 1959, it is owned by the Ministry of Information and B ...
include; ''Asara Aloka'', ''Sri Jagannath'', ''Subhadra'', ''Sara Akasa'', ''Samaya Chaka'', ''Sakalara Apekhya Re'', ''Nadekhile Loka Dekhe'', ''Mahayagyan'' and ''Bidhatara Khela''.


Political career

Mohanty joined
Indian National Congress The Indian National Congress (INC), colloquially the Congress Party, or simply the Congress, is a political parties in India, political party in India with deep roots in most regions of India. Founded on 28 December 1885, it was the first mo ...
on 27 February 2014. He stood for election to become a member of Parliament from Bhubaneswar Lok Sabha seat in
2014 Indian general elections General elections were held in India in nine phases from 7 April to 12 May 2014 to elect the members of the 16th Lok Sabha. With 834 million registered voters, they were the largest-ever elections in the world until being surpassed by the 201 ...
and was defeated. Recently he declared his resignation from Congress citing that he was not actively involved in politics after the 2014 general elections.


Death

Mohanty died in Care Hospital at the age of 70 on 20 July 2020 evening in
Bhubaneswar Bhubaneswar () is the capital and the largest city of the States and territories of India, Indian state of Odisha. It is located in the Khordha district. The suburban region, especially the old town, was historically often depicted as ''Chakra ...
. After his condition deteriorated in the evening, he was rushed to Care Hospitals. He, however, died while undergoing treatment.


Awards and honours

* Chilika teeray - National Film Awards (1978) - Certificate of merit for best Odia film. * Jayadev Award - 2014 (
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 u ...
). * He was honoured with National Award for his contribution to art and literature. * Won the
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 u ...
six times for ''Arati'' (1981), ''Mamata Mage Mula'' (1985), ''Ei Aam Sansara'' (1986), ''Aam Ghara Aam Sansara'' (1991), ''Bhisma Pratingya'' (1993) and ''Bhai Hela Bhagari'' (1994). *Orissa Cine Critics Award in 1987 for "Best Actor of the Decade".


Filmography

*
Naga Phasa ''Naga Phasa'' is a 1977 Indian Odia film directed by Basant Nayak. The movie stars Shriram Panda, Prashanta Nanda, Malvika Roy,Mohammad Mohsin, Banaja Mohanty and Bijay Mohanty Bijay Mohanty (8 April 1950 – 20 July 2020) was an Indian ...
(1977) * Suna Sansar (1978) *
Chilika Teerey ''Chilika Teerey'' is a 1977 Indian Odia film directed by Biplab Roy Choudhury, story of an oppressed, illiterate fisher-folk, being swindled and kept in check by the business sharks and how they revolt. Plot Near Chilika Lake, there is a ...
(1977) * Pipasa (1978) * Samarpana (1978) * Pati Patni (1978) * Sautuni (1979) * Kie Jite Kie Hare (1981) * Arati (1981) * Tike Hasa Tike Luha (1981) * Samaya Bada Balaban (1982) * Astarag (1982) * Ram Rahim (1983) * Swapna Sagara (1983) * Danda Balunga (1984) * Dora (1984) * Jeevan Sangram (1984) * Janani (1984) * Kaberi (1984) * Jai Phula (1984) * Para Jhia Ghara Bhangena (1985) * Jaga Hatare Pagha (1985) * Pooja Phula (1985) * Sankha Sindura (1985) *
Hakim Babu ''Hakim Babu'' is a 1985 Indian Odia-language drama film directed by Pranab Das and starring Ajit Das, Jaya Swami and Bijaya Jena. The film marks the second collaboration between Pranab and Ajit Das after ''Sesha Pratikhya'' (1979). The story i ...
(1985) * Sahari Bagha (1985) * Mamata Mage Mula (1985) * Sata Kebe Luchi Rahena (1985) * Ei Aama Sansar (1985) * Chaka Bhaunri (1985) * Sanskar (1986) * Manika (1986) *
Chha Mana Atha Guntha ''Chha Mana Atha Guntha'' is a 1986 Indian Odia language feature film directed and produced by Parbati Ghose. Bijay Mohanty and Parbati Ghose played lead roles in the film and Sarat Pujari in a negative role. The movie is based on the novel ...
(1986) * Bhuli Huena (1987) * Eai Ta Dunia (1987) * Tunda Baida (1987) * Basanti Apa (1987) * Thili Jhia Heli Bohu (1987) * Suna Chadhei (1987) * Kasturi (1987) * Bada Bhauja (1988) * Pua Moro Kala Thakura (1988) * Jahaku Rakhibe Ananta (1988) * Michha Maya Sansar (1989) * Sagar (1989) * Mamata Ra Dori (1989) * Chaka Aakhi Sabu Dekhuchi (1989) * Pratisodha Aparadh Nuhen (1989) * Sasti (1989) * Asuchi Mo Kalia Suna (1989) * Bidhira Bidhan (1989) * Maa Mate Shakti De (1990) * Daiba Daudi (1990) * Hasa Luha Bhara Diniya (1990) * Chakadola Karuchi Leela (1990) * Ei Sangharsh (1990) * Thakura Achanti Chau Bahaku (1990) * Bastra Harana (1990) * Ama Ghara Ama Sansara (1990) * '' Vidhata'' (Telugu Film) (1991) as Sarvarayudu * Kotia Manish Gotiye Jaga (1991) * Ki Heba Sua Posile (1991) * Ghara Mora Swarga (1992) * Panjuri Bhitare Sari (1992) * Naga Panchami (1992) * Bhisma Pratigyan (1992) * Anti Churi Tanti Kate (1992) * Pathara Khasuchi Bada Deulu (1993) * Bhagya Hate Dori (1993) * Bhai Hela Bhagari (1994) * Gopare Badhuchi Kala Kanhei (1994) * Lakshe Shiva Puji Paichi Pua (1994) * Pacheri Uthila Majhi Duaru (1994) * Suna Panjuri (1995) * Sakhi Rakhiba Mo Shankha Sindura (1996) * Vasudha (1996) * Laxman Rekha (1996) * Sasu Hathakadi Bhauja Bedi (1997) * Rakhi Bhijigala Aakhi Luha Re (1997) * Katha Rahigala Kala Kala Ku (1997) * Kie Kahara (1997) * Jibana sathi (1997) * Savitri (1997) * Ram Laxman (1997) * Laxmi Pratima (1998) * Babu Parashuram (1998) * Bou (1998) * Mana Rahigala Tumarithare (1999) * Kie Pochhiba Maa Akhira Luha (1999) * Janmadata (1999) * Rakata Chinhichhi Nijara Kie (1999) * Sahara Jaluchi (2000) * Kasia Kapila (2000) * Maha Sangram (2000) * Samaya Chakare Sansara Ratha (2000) * Mo Mana Khali Tori Pain (1995) * Kula Nandan (1995) * Sakhi Rahila Ae Singha Duara (1994) * Pua Mora Jagata Jita (1997) * To Akhi Mo Aina (1999) * Mo Kola To Jhulana (2001) * Dharma Debata (2001) * Baazi (2001) * Rahichi Rahibi Tori Paain (2002) * Maa Mangala (2002) * Maa Kande Aaji Puate Pain (2002) * Dharma Sahile Hela (2002) * Sindura Nuhein Khela Ghara (2002) * Ziddi (2003) * Sabata Maa (2003) * Katha Deithili Maa Ku (2003) * Je Panche Para Manda (2003) * Tu Mo Akhira Tara (2005) * Prema Rutu Aslilare (2005) * I Love You (2005) * Dharma Ra Heba Jay (2005) *
Babu I Love You Babu may refer to: Place * Babu District, in Hezhou, Guangxi, China * K. D. Singh Babu Stadium (disambiguation), various stadiums in India named after the field hockey player Babu (see below) Deity * Bau (goddess) Title * Babu (title), a ...
(2005) * Agni Parikshya (2005) * Priya Mo Priya (2005) * Tate Mo Rana (2005) * Tu Mo Manara Mita (2006) * Rakate Lekhichi Naa (2006) * I Love My India (2006) * Nari Nuhen Tu Narayani (2007) * Nari Akhire Nian (2007) * Mu Tate Love Karuchi (2007) * Mo Suna Pua (2007) * Mahanayak (2007) * To Pain Nebi Mu Sahe Janama (2007) * Chaka Chaka Bhaunri (2007) * Kali Sankar (2007) * Lal Tuku Tuku Sadhaba Bahu (2007) * Kalinga Putra (2008) * Mate Ta Love Helare (2008) * Satya Meba Jayate (2008) * Dream Girl (2009) *
Shatru Sanghar ''Shatru Sanghar'', is a 2009 Indian Odia language directed by Sudhansu Sahu. This is Pine Cask's second film after the debacle of Anubhav Mohanty's Mahanayak. and was profitable Second highest Grossing film of 2009. Synopsis Ajay Patnaik' ...
(2009) * Mukhyamantri (2009) * Romeo: The Lover Boy (2009) *
Love Dot Com ''Love Dot Com'' is a 2009 Oriya film produced & directed by Rahat Quddusi. This film is a love story of two lovers, who has family rivalry. The movie is a remake of 1991 Malayalam movie '' Godfather''. Plot The story centers around the rivalr ...
(2009) * Tu Thile Mo Dara Kahaku (2010) * Don (2010) * Mu Kana Ete Kharap (2010) * Dil Tate Deichi (2010) * Prema Adhei Akhyara (2010) * Megha Sabari Re Asiba Pheri (2010) * Om Namaha Shivaya (2010) * Chhatire Lekhichi Tori Naa (2011) * Hata Dhari Chaluthaa (2013) * Daha Balunga (2013) * Mita Basichi Mu Bhuta Sathire (2013) * '' Selfish Dil'' (2019) * '' Golmaal Love'' (2019)


References


External links

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Bijay Mohanty Website
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