Indian Odia film actor, politician (born 1966)
Sidhant Mohapatra | |
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Mohapatra speaking at the Odisha State Film Awards 2014 | |
Member of Odisha Legislative Assembly | |
Incumbent | |
Assumed office 4 June 2024 | |
Constituency | Digpahandi |
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In office 2009–2019 | |
Preceded by | Chandra Sekhar Sahu |
Succeeded by | Chandra Sekhar Sahu |
Personal details | |
Born | Gyana Ranjan Mohapatra (1966-05-04) 4 May 1966 (age 58) Brahmapur, Odisha, India |
Political party | Bharatiya Janata Party (2024 - Present) |
Other political affiliations | Biju Janata Dal (2009 - 2024) |
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Education | |
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Nickname | Munna |
Sidhant Mohapatra (born 4 May 1966), popularly known as Munna Bhai, is an Indian actor and politician primarily working in Odia cinema, with appearances in Telugu and Tamil films. Known as the "Dynamic Superstar" by his fans for his versatility in acting, comedy, and action, he has acted in over 200 films, with 180 of them in lead roles.
Mohapatra has won numerous awards, including seven consecutive Odisha State Film Awards from 2000 to 2006, a record for any actor. He has also won five Filmfare Awards East and two National Film Awards, for Kotiye Re Gotiye (2000) and Swayamsiddha (2010). In addition to his acting career, Mohapatra has produced and distributed 120 films through his production company, Omm Divya Vision Home Motion Picture, which he founded in 1992 with actress Divya. He has been featured in Forbes India's Celebrity 100 list, based on his income.
Early and personal life
Mohapatra was born as Gyana Ranjan Mohapatra in Brahmapur, Odisha to Kanak and Manmohan Mohapatra. He completed his early education at St. Vincent's Convent School, Brahmapur and his higher secondary and graduation in commerce from Dharanidhar Autonomous College, Keonjhar. Mohapatra completed his PGDM from Institute of Marketing and Management in New Delhi in 1989.
Career
Acting
His debut film Sradhanjali was made in 1992.
Politics
He joined Biju Janata Dal in 2009 and successfully contested Berhampur constituency in the 2009 15th Lok Sabha election. Mohapatra was reelected in the 2014 general election by a margin of nearly 100,000 votes. However, he did not contest the constituency for a third term.
Filmography
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Year | Film | Role | Ref. |
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1992 | Sradhanjali | Bijaya Das | |
1993 | Pathara Khasuchi Bada Deulu | Muna | |
Mo Kanhu Re | |||
Bhai Hela Bhagari | Rajesh | ||
Lakhye Siva Puji Paichhi Pua | Vicky | ||
1994 | Rana Bhumi | Surya Pradhan | |
Sakhi Rakhiba Mo Shankha Sindura | Saroj | ||
Kala Manika | Partha | ||
Rakhile Siba Mariba Kie | Abhijeet | ||
Maa O Mamata | Muna | ||
Sakhi Rahila ae Singhaduara | Rabi | ||
1995 | Subhadra | Ajay Das | |
Suna Panjuri | Ajay | ||
Mani Nageswari | Rajesh | ||
Kula Nandan | Subhankar Choudhury | ||
Sei Jhiati | Rajesh Mahaptra | ||
1996 | Pua Mora Bhola Sankara | Kumar Rai | |
Yashoda | Sangram | ||
Suhaga Sindura | Rajesh Choudhury / Raju | ||
Laxman Rekha | Nilambar Sahu | ||
1997 | Bapa | ||
Nari Bi Pindhipare Rakta Sindura | Rabi | ||
Danab | Radesh | ||
Asuchi Mo Kalia Raja | |||
Suna Sansar | Raju | ||
Ganga Jamuna | Raju | ||
1998 | Soubhagyabati | Akash Choudhury | |
Bou | Deepak | ||
Santana | Jitu Mahapatra | ||
Sahara Jaluchi | Priyabrata Das | ||
Aie Sangharsha | |||
Dharma Nikiti | Aijay Patnaik / Raja | ||
Kala Chakra | |||
1999 | To Aakhi Mo Aaina | Amar Choudhury | |
Kalki Avatar | Rabi | ||
Sarpanch Babu | Arjun Paikrai | ||
Kie Pochhiba Maa Aakhi Ra Luha | Rajendra Das | ||
Rakata chinhichhi Nijara Kia | Ajay | ||
Sasu Hathakadi Bhauja Bedi | Bikas | ||
Rakhi Bhijigala Akhi Luha re | Ajay | ||
Pua Bhangi Dela Suna Sansara | Raja | ||
Paradesi Babu | Raju | ||
Krishna Kaberi | Nata | ||
Kotikare Gotiye | |||
Katha Kahiba Mo Matha Sindur | |||
Baazi | Sahsank Das / Himanshu Choudhury | ||
Ei Akhi Ama Sakhi | |||
Suna Harini | Amar Choudhury | ||
2000 | Maa Pari Kie Heba | Rajesh Das | |
Sindura Nuhe Khela Ghara | Raj Kishor Das | ||
2001 | Dharma Debata | Chandra Prakash | |
Mo Kola To Jhulana | Sanjay Mahapatra | ||
2002 | Samaya Chaka re Sansar Ratha | Amit Rautrai | |
Samaya Kheluchi Chaka Bhaunri | |||
Annadata (Bengali) | |||
Rahichhi Rahibi Tori Paen | |||
Mana Rahigala Tumari Thare | Nanda Nandan Mahapatra | ||
Maa Kande aji Puate Pain | |||
Dharma Sahile Hela | Dipankar | ||
Pua Mora Jagata Jita | Kanha Choudhury | ||
2003 | Matrushakti | Satya | |
Aeithi Swarga Aeithi Narka | Ajay | ||
Nari Akhire Nian | |||
Vidhata | Akash Das | ||
Rakata Kahiba Kie Kahara | Rahul / Raja | ||
Sata Miccha | |||
Sakala Tirtha To Charane | |||
Rakta Sindura | |||
Je Panche Para Manda | Chintu | ||
Bahudibe Mo Jaga Balia | Balaram / Hari | ||
Pari Mahal | |||
2004 | Katha Deithili Maa Ku | Ajay Patnaik | |
Rakhle Jadi Se Mariba Kie | |||
Kandhei Akhire Luha | Abinash | ||
2005 | Tate Mo Rana | Badal | |
Tu Mo Akhira Tara | Raju | ||
Om Shanti Om | Abhimanyu Das | ||
Topae Sindura Di Topa Luha | Raju | ||
Dharma Ra Heba Jay | Ajaya Swain | ||
Mo Mana Khali Tori Pain | Shakti | ||
Babu I Love You | Jaganath | ||
Agni Parikshya | Raja | ||
2006 | Prema Rutu Asilare | ||
Tu Eka Aama Saha Bharasa | Manoj | ||
Shaashu Ghara Chaalijibi | Rakesh Rai | ||
Rakhi Bandhili Mo Rakhiba Mana | Sameer | ||
Rakate Lekhichi Naa | Ajay Mahapatra | ||
De Maa Shakti De | Raju | ||
Ziddi | Arjun | ||
2007 | Samaya Hatare Dori | ||
Kalishankar | |||
Nari Nuhen Tu Narayani | Partha Dash | ||
To Pai nebi mu sahe janama | |||
Dhauli Express | |||
Chaka Chaka Bhaunri | |||
2008 | Chhati Chiri Dele Tu | ||
Bhagya Chakra | Raju | ||
Nei ja re megha mote | Ajay | ||
Bande Utkala Janani | Arun Sadangi | ||
2009 | Mukhyamantri | Sekhar Das / Banku | |
Aseema: Beyond Boundaries | Choudhary Lalikant Patnayak | ||
Tulsi (Bhojpuri) | |||
Sindura | Krushna Samantrai | ||
Suna Chadei Mo Rupa Chadei | Bijay | ||
2010 | Swayamsiddha | ||
Don | |||
2011 | Mote Bohu Kari Nei Ja | ||
Eka Ekaa- Vision & Meandering Reflections | Omm | ||
2012 | Eka Ekaa- Vision & Meandering Reflections 2 | Raju | |
2013 | Mo Duniya Tu Hi Tu | ||
Prema Sabuthu Balabaan | Major karan Panda / Kalia | ||
Hari Om Hari | Hari | ||
Mu Raja Tu Rani | ACP Arya Kumar | ||
Gaddbadd | Vicky | ||
2014 | Akhire Akhire | Shiva | |
Golapi Golapi | Love Guru Perm | ||
Sangam | Kabir Chadhury | ||
Pagala Karichu Tu | Bagha | ||
Ganja Ladhei | Bira Pratap Singh | ||
2015 | Kie Daba Takkar | Bhavani Paikrai | |
Raghupati Raghaba Rajaram | Raghupati | ||
Kehi nuhe Kahara | |||
2016 | GodFather-True Story Of A Man | ||
2017 | Bajrangi | ||
2019 | Chhabirani -The Untold Story | ||
This Is Maya Re Baya | |||
2021 | Tandav | Narrator | |
Bapa Superman | |||
2022 | Premam | Babu Venkatesh Rao | |
Pratikshya | Doctor | ||
2023 | Toro Moro katti | ||
Guddu Gangster | Gangster | ||
Katak- Sesha Ru Aarambha |
Awards
Year | Award | Category | Film | Result | Ref. |
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1998 | Odisha State Film Awards | Best Actor in Support role | Bou | Won | |
2000 | Odisha State Film Awards | Best Actor | Sindura Nuhe Khela Ghara | Won | |
2001 | Odisha State Film Awards | Best Actor | Mo Kola To Jhulana | Won | |
2002 | Odisha State Film Awards | Best Actor | Pua Mora Jagatjita | Won | |
2003 | Odisha State Film Awards | Best Actor | Aethi Swarga Aithi Narka | Won | |
2004 | Odisha State Film Awards | Best Actor | Om Santi Om | Won | |
2005 | Odisha State Film Awards | Best Actor | Shaashu Ghara Chaalijibi | Won | |
2007 | Filmfare Awards East | Best Actor And Best actor in Negative Role | Tu Mo Akhira Tara and Dhauli Express | Won | |
2009 | Filmfare Awards East | Best Oriya Actor | Kalishankar | Won | |
2010 | National Award | Best Actor | Swayamsiddha (2010) | Won | |
2010 | Filmfare Awards East | Best Actor | Pahili Raja | Won | |
2011 | Odisha State Film Awards | Best Actor | Eka Eka | Won | |
2012 | Filmfare Awards East | Best Actor | Cuttack The Silver City | Won |
References
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- Mohapatra, Sidhant (20 November 2012). "'I am content as an actor'". The New Indian Express (Interview). Express News Service.
External links
- Sidhant Mohapatra on Instagram
- Sidhant Mohapatra at IMDb
- orissacinema.com
- Siddhanta Mohapatra Biography In Odia
- "SIDHANT MOHAPATRA". myneta.info. Retrieved 29 January 2023.
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