Sadhu Meher (1939/1940 – 2 February 2024) was an Indian actor, director and producer.

Life and career

Meher performed in both Odia and

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films. He began his career in Hindi films such as ''

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'', '' Ankur'', and '' Mrigaya''. Later he shifted his interest towards Odia films. He was one of the actors who gained prominence in

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in the mid-1980s. Meher also acted in '' Byomkesh Bakshi'' in the episodes "Aadim Shatru (Part 1 & 2)" and "Chakrant" as Anadi Haldar and Bishupal respectively. Meher won a National Film Award for Best Actor for ''Ankur''. He was conferred Padma Sri by the Government of India in 2017.He is recipient of Odisha State Film Award i.e. Jayadev Award for outstanding contribution to Cinema of Odisha for the year 2008. Meher died on 2 February 2024, at the age of 84.

Filmography

Sadhu Meher also played characters, Anadi Haldar, in the episode "Aadim Shatru (Part 1 & 2)", and Bishupal, in the episode "Chakrant", of '' Byomkesh Bakshi'', broadcast by

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in 1997.

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Meher, Sadhu 1930s births Year of birth uncertain 2024 deaths Film directors from Odisha Male actors from Odisha Best Actor National Film Award winners Indian male film actors Male actors in Hindi cinema Male actors in Odia cinema Odia film directors 20th-century Indian male actors 21st-century Indian male actors Recipients of the Padma Shri in arts Film producers from Odisha