Uttam Mohanty
Uttam Mohanty | |
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Born | Baripada, Odisha |
Nationality | Indian |
Occupation | Actor, Model |
Years active | 1977–present |
Religion | Hindu |
Spouse(s) | Aparajita Mohanty |
Children | Babushan |
Uttam Mohanty (Odia: ଉତ୍ତମ ମହାନ୍ତି ) is one of the most popular Ollywood stars in the state of Odisha in India. He has to his credit more than 135 Odia films to date and has acted in 30 Bengali films and in the only Hindi film Naya Zaher. The Bollywood star Mithun Chakraborty, after co-starring in a movie with him, paid tribute to his influence: 'I feel immensely lucky and honored to have worked with such an influential actor and I did learn a lot from him.'
Early life
Uttam Mohanty was born at Mayurbhanj in Odisha. His grandfather settled in Baripada 150 years ago. He completed his early education from Maharaja Krushna Chandra High School & M.P.C. college of Baripada, where he actively participated in drama and plays. As a child he was very naughty which brought fresh complaints from outside. After matriculation he joined Maharaja Purnachandra College for intermediate in science. During his college days he was inclined more towards acting. He always tried to play the lead part in dramas. He was equally passionate to sports like badminton and table tennis. After completing graduation in commerce he went to Ludhiana for chartered accountancy. Thereafter he stayed with his elder brother, the late Arun Ku. Mohanty, in Kolkata for some time, enrolled in a chartered accountancy course there.Till now he is closely associated with Baripada.
Life and career
Knowing that a film named Abhiman was being made in Baripada, he returned home with a hope of trying his luck in films. Though there were many contenders for the lead role, the director Sadhu Meher had a special interest in his capability and looks. He was selected. Co-actress Rita Chand was also debuting in that film. On the day of shooting he turned up to the set well-dressed with best possible suits available. Sadhu told him to take the make-up of a poor guy. He was sent again to come back with old and dirty clothes and without make-up. The 1977 film was a box office hit.
Uttam now opted seriously for being an actor, and slowly stabilised his position in the Oriya film industry. While staying in Kolkata he got an offer from director Dhir Biswal for his upcoming film titled Gouri. Later that role was given to Prasanta Nanda. The next film he did was "Pati Patni" opposite Mahasweta Ray. Then a streak of films like "Nijhum ratira sathi", "Chinha Achhinha", "Ramayana", Tapasya, Ram Balram happened. By the time he was established as a romantic star.
The eighties was the best time of his career. Many Ollywood films of the 1980s had Uttam Mohanty in it, and he dominated the Oriya film industry. He excelled in all kinds of roles: Romantic, Village Lad, Character. Abhiman, Danda Balunga, Bhakta Salabega are even remembered today for his stupendous acting. He also worked in around 30 Bengali films and one Hindi film - Naya Jahar, opposite Satabdi Ray.
In the early eighties he played in almost 20 movies opposite leading actress Mahasweta Ray (Rasmi Ray). Though they fell in love and decided to marry, the love did not last long, and the pair separated. "Palatak" (1985) was their last film. Again the pair was hit in 1988 by Prashanta Nanda in the film of "Ja Devi Sarbavutesu". Later both came in lot of films in nineties. Over fifty of his films are opposite Aparajita Mohanty, his wife. They first appeared together in Astaraga (1982), and married on 17 May 1987 in Municipality Guest House, Bhubaneswar. Other heroines who have acted opposite him include Anita, Sujata, Tandra, Deepa, Baisali, Subhra Pati, and Rachana Bannerje.
After 1995 he got more character roles due to his age. In films like "Jashoda", "Subhadra", Kalamanika he did character roles. In the later period of his career he also took television roles. Serials like 'Je Pakhi Ude Jete Dura', 'Sara Akash', Panatakani and 'Uttaradayi' are most popular. His role as Bikhu bhai in Sara Akash is memorable. His Hindi serials include Palash and Bengali serial bideshini Bohu. His has also contributed to music albums and Bhajaas.
Uttam Mohanty now lives in Bhubaneswar. Currently, he is working for Oriya tele-serials and movies, and interested in enhancing his knowledge in the area of politics. He and Aparajita Mohanty have a son named Tanmay Mohanty.
Uttam Mohanty is the only star in the Oriya cinema horizon to have been at the top for nearly two decades, dominating the Oriya film industry throughout the 80's and 90's. His rural fan base led him to do many films which had rustic story lines and from which intellectuals shied away. Many critics and fellow actors and seniors have often expressed in public podium that during the commercially dry days of early nineties of Oriya Cinema, when the Oriya film industry was under heavy financial stress, it was Uttam Mohanty's efforts and charm which saved the day. He is in demand among off-mainstream filmmakers as well. He has won many Oriya filmfare awards and prizes as a best actor. A number of societies and institutes have honored him as a living legend of Ollywood cinema.[1]
Awards and accreditation
- Odisha Living Legend Award 2012[2]
- State Film Award as Best actor for Phula Chandana, Jhiati Sita Pari, Danda Balunga, Suna Chadhei
- State Film Award as Best Supporting Actor for To Binu Anyagati nahin.
- Jayadeb Puraskar in 1999
- Indira Gandhi Priyadarshini Award in 2006
- Awards from Citic Association, Chitrapuri, Banichitra, Chalachitra Jagata
- 5th FITFAT Biscope Award, 2008[3]
Filmography
[4] 2009 – Pagala Karichi Paunji Tora
2009 – Tu Mori Pain
2009 – Ailare Odia Pua
2009 – Romeo – The Lover Boy
2007 – Tumaku Paruni Ta Bhuli
2007 – Mu Tate Love Karuchi
2007 – Ae Jugara Krushna Sudama
2005 – Bazi
2005 – Om Shanti Om
2005 – Agni Parikshya
2002 – Sei Jhiati
2002 – Samaya Kheluchi Chaka Bhaunri
2002 – Dharma Sahile Hela
2001 – Mo Kola To Jhulana
2001 – Baazi
1999 – Maa Pari Kie Haba
1999 – Kala Chakra
1998 – Sahara Jaluchi
1998 – Rupa Gaanra Suna Kania
1997 – Raghu Arakhita
1997 – Nari Bi Pindhi Pare Rakta Sindura
1997 – Lakhe Siba Puji Paichi Pua
1996 – Sakala Tirtha To Charane
1996 – Pua Mora Bhola Shankar
1995 – Rakata Kahiba Kie Kahara
1994 – Pacheri Uthila Majhi Duaru
1994 – Naga Jyoti
1994 – Akuha Katha
1993 – Dadagiri
1993 – Bhagya Hate Dori
1993 – Sukher Swarga
1992 – Sukha Sansara
1992 – Naga Panchami
1992 – Maa
1992 – Bhisma Pratigyan
1992 – Badshah
1991 – To Binu Anya Gati Nahi
1991 – Kapala Likhan
1991 – Akuha Katha
1991 – Bastra Haran
1991 – Mukti Tirtha
1991 – Naya Zaher (Hindi)
1990 – Bidhira Bidhan
1990 – Nua Bhauja
1990 – Panchu Pandav
1990 – Kandhei
1990 – Raja Rani
1990 – Ja Devi Sarba Bhuteshu
1990 – Sasti
1990 – Topae Sindura Di Topa Luha
1989 – Thakura Achhanti Chau Bahaku
1989 – Paradeshi Chadhei
1989 – Nyaya Anyaya
1989 – Hasa Luha Bhara Duniya
1989 – Daiba Daudi
1988 – Pua Mora Kala Thakura
1988 – Papa Punya
1988 – Kanyadana
1988 – Bada Bhauja
1988 – Jahaku Rakhibe Ananta
1988 – Thili Jhia Heli Bohu
1987 – Tunda Baida
1987 – Suna Chadhei
1987 – Phula Chandan
1987 – Michha Mayara Sansara
1987 – Anyaya Sahibi Nahi
1987 – Golamgiri
1987 – Aei Ta Duniya
1987 – Chaka Akhi Sabu Dekhuchi
1987 – Badhu Nirupama
1986 – Paka Kambal Pot Chhata
1986 – Jor Jar Mulak Tar
1986 – Aei Ama Sansara
1986 – School Master
1986 - Sata kebe Luchi rahena
1986 – Sahari Bagha
1985 – Sankha Sindura
1985 – Samay Bada Balaban
1985 – Puja Phula
1985 – Palatak
1985 – Mamata Mage Mula
1985 – Jaga Hatare Pagha
1985 – Chaka Bhaunri
1984 – Janani
1984 – Jai Phula
1983 – Ram Rahim
1983 – Jhiatie Sita Pari
1983 – Abhilasha
1982 – Jwain Pua
1982 – Dekh Khabar Rakh Najar
1982 – Baje Bainshi Nache Ghungura
1982 – Astaraga
1981 – Debajani
1981 – Arati
1981 – Akshay Trutiya
1978 – Ram Balaram
1979 – Nijhum Ratira Sathi
1979 – Chinha Achinha
1978 – Ramayan
1978 – Danda Balunga
1978 – Sarapancha Babu
1978 – Sankha Mahuri
1978 – Pati Patni
1978 – Kabi Samrat Upendra Bhanja
1977 – Abhimaan
Serials
- Katha Kahuthile Saribani
- Panatakani
- Sara akasha
- Uttardai
Notes
- ↑ "Awards to Uttam Mohanty". His Official website. Retrieved 2015-01-26.
- ↑ "Odisha Living Legend Award conferred on Super Star Uttam Mohanty, Oriya Orbit". orissadiary.com. 2012. Retrieved 21 January 2013.
OdishaDiary (Orissadiary.com) conferred Odisha Living Legend Award 2012 on Uttam Mohanty.
- ↑ "The Hindu : Other States / Orissa News : FitFat-2008 award for Uttam Mohanty". hindu.com. 2008. Retrieved 21 January 2013.
Uttam Mohanty, has been selected for this year’s ‘FitFat Bioscope” award.
- ↑ Uttam Mohanty, IMDb.