‌Pintu Nanda (; 7 July 1977 – 1 March 2023) was an Indian film and television actor from

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. He started his career through an Odia daily

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. Later in 1996, Nanda debuted in

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through the film ''Koili''. He appeared in more than 115 Odia movies in various roles as hero, villain, character artist and comedian. Some of his popular films include ''Dosti'', ''

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'', ''Rumku Jhumana'', ''Wrong Number'', and ''Prema Rutu Asilare''. Apart from television and movies, Nanda appeared in some popular Odia album songs. One of his famous Odia albums was ''E Gaura Kana Khauchu''.

Early life and family

Nanda was born on 7 July 1977, to Ashok Kumar Nanda and Kantilata Nanda, in

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. His elder brother Abhiram Nanda is a popular flute player in Odisha. After completing his education from SK Academy in Jagatsinghpur, Pintu studied in

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. His elder son's name is Shreyansh Nanda; he is studying in Shimla. His younger one's name is Ishan; he joined politics as a

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(BJP) leader.

Personal life and death

Nanda died at a hospital in

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, on 1 March 2023, at the age of 45. He was suffering from

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Filmography

Odia films

Television

Awards

* 2005:

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as best comedian for ''Wrong Number'' * 2006:

as best comedian for ''Prema Rutu Asilare'' * 2014: Best Actor in Comic Role by Tarang Cine Awards for '' Deewana Deewani''

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Nanda, Pintu 1977 births 2023 deaths 20th-century Indian male actors 21st-century Indian male actors Alcohol-related deaths in India Deaths from cirrhosis Male actors from Odisha Male actors in Odia cinema Indian male film actors Indian male soap opera actors People from Jagatsinghpur district