Samaresh Routray (born 3 July 1979) is a film actor, producer and television personality from Odisha. He is mostly known for the negative roles. He has been awarded as Best Actor In Negative Role many times, including 2
Tarang Cine Awards. He was awarded as Best Actor for NAMARD in 28th
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 ...
.
Early life
Routray was born 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 ...
, Odisha to Alekha Prasad Routray and Laxmipriya Routray. He is an alumnus of
National School of Drama
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. He has done MBA in HR and Marketing.
Filmography
Routray started his career with a
Hindi
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feature film ''
23rd March 1931: Shaheed'' in 2002 where he played the role of Yaspal. After a gap of 4 years he made his debut in
Odia film industry with ''Mo Suna Pua'' in 2006. Then he did ''
Dhauli Express'' as a lead, which got the best film award in
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 ...
.
During the initial days, he worked in the small screen with popular Odia television serials like Uttardayee, Sanskaar, Khara Barsara Khela, Basundhara, and Debi.
In ''Mukhyamantri'', he did an ambitious leader's role and with this film he started portraying villainous roles, which continued in ''Loafer'' (2011), ''
Most Wanted,'' ''
Luchakali'' (2012) and so on.
Routray has established a music company named
Odiaone Entertatinment and a film production house named S3 Movies. He became producer with the Luchakali film in 2012.
He helped the
Korean
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pop band
Blackswan in the making of their music video ''Karma'' released in May 2023. This music video was shot 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 ...
.
Filmography (Odia)
Filmography (Hindi)
* ''
23rd March 1931: Shaheed'' (2002)
Television
Acting Theater
Routray's theatre journey comprised some plays such as the following.
Awards
;2017
* 28th
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 ...
- Best Actor In NAMARD Movie.
;2016
*
7th Tarang Cine Awards - Best Actor In Negative Role "
Ishq Tu Hi Tu" Movie.
*
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 ...
- Best Actor in supporting Role "
Ishq Tu Hi Tu" Movie.
;2011 - 2012
*
3rd Tarang Cine Awards - Best Actor in A Negative Role "Loafer" Movie
* Instant News Entertainment- for ''
Most Wanted'' Movie
* 6th Showtime Award - for ''
Most Wanted''
* LALCHAND ENTERTAINMENT AWARD- Favourite Actor in Negative Role
* CHALACHITRA JAGAT- for Best actor in Negative role ''
Most Wanted'' Movie.
;2009 - 2010
* 4th Showtime Oriya Film & TV awards - Best Actor in a Negative role for Sanskaar.
* 2nd Vysya Oriya Film & TV awards - Best Actor in a Negative role for ''Sanskaar''.
* Gurukul Awards – Best Actor in a Negative role for ''Sanskaar''.
;2008 - 2009
* Amit Awards - Best Actor in a Negative role for Sanskar.
* AB Visual TV Awards - Best Actor in a Supporting Role for ''Uttardai''.
;2007 - 2008
* Banichitra Award - Special Award for contribution to Oriya television & film Industry
References
External links
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Male actors in Odia cinema
Living people
Male actors in Hindi cinema
21st-century Indian male actors
1980 births