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Uttam Mohanty

Uttam Mohanty

Actor · Born 1958-12-23 · Baripada, Odisha

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Biography

Uttam Mohanty (April 29, 1955 to February 27, 2025) was a legendary Indian film and television actor who dominated the Odia film industry, known as Ollywood, for three decades. Often hailed as a one-man industry, he amassed a prolific filmography of over 135 Odia films, alongside 30 Bengali films and the Hindi film Naya Zaher. Renowned for his effortless naturalism and urbane charisma, Mohanty broke away from the traditional Odia screen hero archetype, leaving an indelible mark on regional cinema. Born and raised in Baripada, Odisha, Mohanty exhibited a strong passion for acting and sports during his youth. After completing his education in science at Maharaja Purnachandra College, he briefly pursued chartered accountancy in Ludhiana and Kolkata. However, his cinematic aspirations drew him back to Baripada when he learned of a local film production. Director Sadhu Meher cast him in the 1977 film Abhiman, which became a box office hit and formally launched Mohanty's acting career. Following his debut, Mohanty rapidly established himself as a leading romantic star in Ollywood with successes like Pati Patni, Nijhum Ratira Sathi, and Ram Balram. The 1980s marked the zenith of his car…

Movies & TV Shows

  1. Abhilasha (1984) — Chinmay
  2. Apon Par (1992)
  3. Abhimaan (1977)
  4. Paka Kambal Pot Chhota — Arjun
  5. Laxman Rekha (1996) — Ashok Mahapatraa
  6. Kalki Abatar (1999) — Debendra
  7. To Akhire Mun (2010) — Surya's father
  8. Sanju Aau Sanjana (2010) — Bhibhuti
  9. De Maa Shakti De (2006) — Alok
  10. Maa Pari Kie Heba (1999) — Satya Prakash Das
  11. Danda Balunga (1984)
  12. Kakhono Biday Bolo Na (2010)
  13. Janani (1984)
  14. Jai Phula (1984)
  15. Jhiati Sita Pari (1983)
  16. Ram Rahim (1983)
  17. Jaga Hatare Pagha (1985) — Ajay
  18. School Master (1985) — Kabi
  19. Rakhile Shiba Mariba Kie — Arun Samantrai
  20. Sukher Swarga (1993)
  21. Jor Jar Mulak Tar (1986)
  22. Sei Jhiati (2002)
  23. Sagar Kinare (2004)
  24. Sankha Sindura (1985)
  25. Palaataka (1985)
  26. Puja Phula (1985)
  27. A Spring Day (1997)
  28. Paradeshi Chadhei
  29. Romeo: The Lover Boy — Bikash Choudhury
  30. Sahara Jaluchi (1998) — Biraj Das
  31. Mo Kola To Jhulana (2001) — Kashinath Das
  32. Pagala Karichi Paunji Tora (2009) — Akash's father