President Droupadi Murmu has expressed deep sorrow over the demise of legendary Odia film actor Uttam Mohanty.
The veteran actor, aged 66, passed away while undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Gurugram on Thursday night.
In a heartfelt message on her X handle, the President described Mohanty’s passing as an irreparable loss to the Odia film industry. “I am deeply saddened to hear the news of the demise of eminent Odia film actor Uttam Mohanty. Mohanty won the hearts of countless viewers by playing the lead role in many Odia films. His contribution to the development of the Odia film industry will always be remembered. As a soft-spoken and humble gentleman, he was the idol of all. His demise has caused an irreparable loss to the Odia film industry. My condolences to his family and fans,” President Murmu stated.
ବିଶିଷ୍ଟ ଚଳଚ୍ଚିତ୍ର ଅଭିନେତା ଶ୍ରୀ ଉତ୍ତମ ମହାନ୍ତିଙ୍କ ବିୟୋଗ ସମ୍ବାଦ ଜାଣି ମୁଁ ମର୍ମାହତ । ଶ୍ରୀ ମହାନ୍ତି ଅନେକ ଓଡ଼ିଆ ଚଳଚ୍ଚିତ୍ରରେ ନାୟକ ଭୂମିକାରେ ଅବତୀର୍ଣ୍ଣ ହୋଇ ଅସଂଖ୍ୟ ଦର୍ଶକଙ୍କ ହୃଦୟ ଜୟ କରିଥିଲେ । ଓଡ଼ିଆ ଚଳଚ୍ଚିତ୍ର ବିକାଶ କ୍ଷେତ୍ରର ତାଙ୍କର ଅବଦାନ ସର୍ବଦା ସ୍ମରଣୀୟ ହୋଇ ରହିବ । ଜଣେ ମିଷ୍ଟଭାଷୀ ଓ ଅମାୟିକ…
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) February 28, 2025
Uttam Mohanty’s illustrious career began with his debut in the film Abhimaan, directed by Sadhu Meher. He went on to act in over 135 Odia films and 30 Bengali films. Some of his notable works include Danda Balunga, Jahaku Rakhibe Ananta, Rajanigandha, Chaka Bhaunri, Daiba Daudi, Kanya Dana, Chaka Akhi Sabu Dekhuchi, Pua Mora Kala Thakura, and Lakhe Shiba Puji Paichhi Pua. He also appeared in the Hindi movie Naya Zaher.
Uttam Mohanty is survived by his wife, actress Aparajita Mohanty, and son, actor Babusan Mohanty. His legacy will continue to inspire generations of actors and filmmakers.
