Bijay Mohanty is regarded as the most versatile actor of Oriya Cinema for more than 33 years. He is a National award winning actor and has played diverse roles in more than 180 films and has acted in Oriya, Bengali, Hindi and Telegu films. Three of his films have bagged the prestigious National Awards. The versatile actor has also played unforgettable roles in serials. The versatile actor has also appeared in various roles in the small screen.

Early life

Bijayn Mohanty was born in Pandiri (Kendrapara)on 8 April and brought up in Baripada

Baripada

Baripada is a city and a municipality in Mayurbhanj district in the state of Orissa, India. Baripada is the district headquarters. It is a place to stay and tour the Mayurbhanj region, a region with one of the most important wildlife parks of India , lush valleys, forest lands and scores of ancient...

, Mayurbhanj, Orissa. He started acting in his school days while studying in MKC High School (Baripada). After his graduation from BA, he joined the National School of Drama

National School of Drama

National School of Drama is a theatre training institute situated at New Delhi, India, established . It is an autonomous organization under Ministry of Culture, Government of India. It was set up in 1959 by the Sangeet Natak Akademi, and became an independent school in 1975...

. He passed successfully from the NSD

NSD

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 with classmates like Nasseruddin Shah, Raj Babbar

Raj Babbar

Raj Babbar is a Hindi & Punjabi film actor since 1977 and the current Member of Parliament from Firozabad which he won by defeating Dimple Yadav, wife of Akhilesh Yadav & daughter-in-law of Mulayam Singh Yadav. This is his fourth term as MP, in previous terms he was the part of Samajwadi...

, Om Puri

Om Puri

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 etc. He acted in the theatres and stayed in Delhi

Delhi

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 up to 1975. After returning Orissa

Orissa

Orissa , officially Odisha since Nov 2011, is a state of India, located on the east coast of India, by the Bay of Bengal. It is the modern name of the ancient nation of Kalinga, which was invaded by the Maurya Emperor Ashoka in 261 BC. The modern state of Orissa was established on 1 April...

, he devoted himself in directing plays.

Personal life

He has married to Tandra Ray

Tandra Ray

Tandra Ray is one of the ace actresses of Oriya Film Industry. She worked in a number of films during the 80's and 90's. She has married to Bijay Mohanty who is also an outsatanding actor. Her first film was "Chilika Tire" alongside Bijay Mohanty...

 who is one of the most acclaimed actress of Oriya Film Industry. The couple acted in a number of films opposite to each other.

Career

In 1977, he started his career in the Oriya Film Industry with the film Chilika Tire which bagged the National Award for that year. After that, there was no turning back. Initially he was opted mostly for negative roles. Naga Phasa

Naga Phasa

Naga Phasa is a 1977 Indian Oriya film directed by Basant Nayak. The movie stars Shriram Panda, Prashanta Nanda, Malvika Roy, Banaja Mohanty and Bijay Mohanty in the leading roles, with Jai and Nari in supporting roles.-Music:...

, Samay Bada Balaban, Danda Balunga, Sahari Bagha, Chaka Bhaunri and Chaka Akhi Sabu Dekhuchi are some of his most notable films in this role. He has acted almost all kinds of roles ranging from hero, villain, comedian, character roles etc. In every field he left his uncomparable mark. Some of his most acclaimed films are Arati (1981), Mamata Mage Mula (1985), Aei Aama Sansara (1986), Aama Ghara Aama Sansara (1991), Ki Heba Sua Posile, Bhisma Pratigya (1993), Bhai Hela Bhagari (1994), Suna Panjuri, Laxman Rekha, Rakhi Bhijigala Akhi Luhare and I Love My India.

He also directed a movie Bhuli Huena which was a success.

He joined the Drama department of the Utkal Sangeet Mahavidyalaya in 1977 and retired as a professor from the institute in the recent years.

Jugechha, a drama troupe that he formed in his native place Baripada

Baripada

Baripada is a city and a municipality in Mayurbhanj district in the state of Orissa, India. Baripada is the district headquarters. It is a place to stay and tour the Mayurbhanj region, a region with one of the most important wildlife parks of India , lush valleys, forest lands and scores of ancient...

 was a well-known troupe and staged play in different parts of Orissa as well as the country.

His contribution to the small screen world is also quite notable. One cannot forget his serials in the small screen where he has been immensely popular. Some of these serials aired on Doordarshan

DoorDarshan

Doordarshan is an Indian public service broadcaster, a division of Prasar Bharati. It is one of the largest broadcasting organizations in India in terms of the infrastructure of studios and transmitters. Recently, it has also started Digital Terrestrial Transmitters. On September 15, 2009,...

include Asara Aloka, Sri Jagannath, Subhadra, Sara Akasa, Samaya Chaka, Sakalara Apekhya Re, Nadekhile Loka Dekhe, Mahayagyan and Bidhatara Khela.

Awards and Honours

• He was honoured with National Award for his contribution to art and literature.
• Won the State Film Awards six times for Arati (1981), Mamata Mage Mula (1985), Ei Aam Sansara (1986), Aam Ghara Aam Sansara (1991), Bhisma Pratijna (1993) and Bhai Hela Bhagari (1994).
• Orissa Cine Critics Award in 1987 for "Best Actor of the Decade".

Filmography

1. Chhatire Lekhichi Tori Naa (2011)
2. Om Namaha Shivaya (2010)
3. Diwana (2010)
4. Megha Sabari Re Asiba Pheri (2010)
5. Prema Adhei Akshyara (2010)
6. Dil Tate Deichi (2010)
7. Mu Kana Ete Kharap (2010)
8. Don (2010)
9. Tu Thile Mo Dara Kahaku (2010)
10. Love Dot Com (2009)
11. Romeo: The Lover Boy (2009)
12. Mukhyamantri (2009)
13. Shatru Sanghar (2009)
14. Dream Girl (2009)
15. Satya Meba Jayate (2008)
16. Mate Ta Love Helare (2008)
17. Kalinga Putra (2008)
18. Lal Tuku Tuku Sadhaba Bahu (2007)
19. Kali Sankar (2007)
20. Chaka Chaka Bhaunri (2007)
21. To Pain Nebi Mu Sahe Janama (2007)
22. Mahanayak (2007)
23. Mo Suna Pua (2007)
24. Mu Tate Love Karuchi (2007)
25. Nari Akhire Nian (2007)
26. Nari Nuhen Tu Narayani (2007)
27. I Love My India (2006)
28. Rakate Lekhichi Naa (2006)
29. Tu Mo Manara Mita (2006)
30. Tate Mo Rana (2005)
31. Priya Mo Priya (2005)
32. Agni Parikshya (2005)
33. Babu I Love You (2005)
34. Dharma Ra Heba Jay (2005)
35. I Love You (2005)
36. Prema Rutu Aslilare (2005)
37. Tu Mo Akhira Tara (2005)
38. Je Panche Para Manda (2003)
39. Katha Deithili Maa Ku (2003)
40. Sabata Maa (2003)
41. Ziddi (2003)
42. Sindura Nuhein Khela Ghara (2002)
43. Dharma Sahile Hela (2002)
44. Maa Kande Aaji Puate Pain (2002)
45. Maa Mangala (2002)
46. Rahichi Rahibi Tori Paain (2002)
47. Baazi (2001)
48. Dharma Debata (2001)
49. Mo Kola To Jhulana (2001)
50. To Akhi Mo Aina (1999)
51. Pua Mora Jagata Jita (1997)
52. Sakhi Rahila Ae Singha Duara (1994)
53. Kula Nandan (1995)
54. Mo Mana Khali Tori Pain
55. Samaya Chakare Sansara Ratha (2000)
56. Maha Sangram (2000)
57. Kasia Kapila (2000)
58. Sahara Jaluchi (2000)
59. Rakata Chinhichhi Nijara Kie (1999)
60. Janmadata (1999)
61. Kie Pochhiba Maa Akhira Luha (1999)
62. Mana Rahigala Tumarithare (1999)
63. Bou (1998)
64. Babu Parashuram (1998)
65. Laxmi Pratima (1998)
66. Ram Laxman (1997)
67. Savitri (1997)
68. Jibana sathi (1997)
69. Kie Kahara (1997)
70. Katha Rahigala Kala Kala Ku (1997)
71. Rakhi Bhijigala Aakhi Luha Re (1997)
72. Sasu Hathakadi Bhauja Bedi (1997)
73. Laxman Rekha (1996)
74. Vasudha (1996)
75. Sakhi Rakhiba Mo Shankha Sindura (1996)
76. Suna Panjuri (1995)
77. Pacheri Uthila Majhi Duaru (1994)
78. Lakshe Shiva Puji Paichi Pua (1994)
79. Gopare Badhuchi Kala Kanhei (1994)
80. Bhai Hela Bhagari (1994)
81. Bhagya Hate Dori (1993)
82. Pathara Khasuchi Bada Deulu (1993)
83. Anti Churi Tanti Kate (1992)
84. Bhisma Pratigyan (1992)
85. Naga Panchami (1992)
86. Panjuri Bhitare Sari (1992)
87. Ghara Mora Swarga (1992)
88. Ki Heba Sua Posile (1991)
89. Kotia Manish Gotiye Jaga (1991)
90. Ama Ghara Ama Sansara(1990)
91. Bastra Harana (1990)
92. Thakura Achanti Chau Bahaku (1990)
93. Ei Sangharsh (1990)
94. Chakadola Karuchi Leela (1990)
95. Hasa Luha Bhara Diniya (1990)
96. Daiba Daudi (1990)
97. Maa Mate Shakti De (1990)
98. Bidhira Bidhan (1989)
99. Asuchi Mo Kalia Suna (1989)
100. Sasti (1989)
101. Pratisodha Aparadh Nuhen (1989)
102. Chaka Aakhi Sabu Dekhuchi (1989)
103. Mamata Ra Dori (1989)
104. Sagar (1989)
105. Michha Maya Sansar (1989)
106. Jahaku Rakhibe Ananta (1988)
107. Pua Moro Kala Thakura (1988)
108. Bada Bhauja (1988)
109. Kasturi (1987)
110. Suna Chadhei (1987)
111. Thili Jhia Heli Bohu (1987)
112. Basanti Apa (1987)
113. Tunda Baida (1987)
114. Eai Ta Dunia (1987)
115. Bhuli Huena (1987)
116. Chhamana Atha Guntha (1986)
117. Manika (1986)
118. Sanskar (1986)
119. Chaka Bhaunri (1985)
120. Ei Aama Sansar (1985)
121. Sata Kebe Luchi Rahena (1985)
122. Mamata Mage Mula (1985)
123. Sahari Bagha (1985)
124. Hakim Babu (1985)
125. Sankha Sindura (1985)
126. Pooja Phula (1985)
127. Jaga Hatare Pagha (1985)
128. Para Jhia Ghara Bhangena (1985)
129. Jai Phula (1984)
130. Kaberi (1984)
131. Janani (1984)
132. Jeevan Sangram (1984)
133. Dora (1984)
134. Danda Balunga (1984)
135. Swapna Sagara (1983)
136. Ram Rahim (1983)
137. Astarag (1982)
138. Samaya Bada Balaban (1982)
139. Tike Hasa Tike Luha (1981)
140. Arati (1981)
141. Kie Jite Kie Hare (1981)
142. Sautuni (1979)
143. Pati Patni (1978)
144. Samarpana (1978)
145. Pipasa (1978)
146. Chilika Teerey (1977)
147. Suna Sansar(1978)
148. Naga Phasa (1977)