Bijay Mohanty

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{{short description|Indian actor}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2020}}
{{Use Indian English|date=November 2014}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Bijay Mohanty
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| birth_date = {{Birth date|df=yes|1950|04|08}}
| birth_place = [[Pandiri]], [[Kendrapada]], [[Odisha]], [[India]]
| death_date = 20 July 2020 (aged 70)
| death_place = [[Bhubaneswar]], [[Odisha]], [[India]]
| nationality = [[India|Indian]]
| alma_mater = [[National School of Drama]]
| occupation = [[Actor]], [[Model (people)|model]]
| years_active = 1977–2020
| children = 1
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| spouse = [[Tandra Ray]]
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'''Bijay Mohanty''' (8 April 1950 – 20 July 2020) was an Indian film actor of [[Odia Cinema]].<ref name="P.Ram2014">{{cite book|author=P.Ram|title=Life in India|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=OjT4BQAAQBAJ&pg=PA163|date=1 December 2014|publisher=AnVi|pages=163–|id=GGKEY:43NZKK4BRBF}}</ref> He was honored a [[National Film Award]].

==Personal life==
;Early life
Mohanty was born in 1950 at Pandiri, [[Kendrapara district|Kendrapara]] and brought up in [[Baripada]], [[Mayurbhanj]], [[Odisha|Orissa]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://sambadepaper.com/Details.aspx?id=211058&boxid=195912669|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151126190901/http://sambadepaper.com/Details.aspx?id=211058&boxid=195912669 |title=Archive title|archive-date=26 November 2015 |access-date=26 November 2015|issue=Sambad : CineSambad|date=2 December 2015}}</ref> He started acting during his school days while studying in [[M.K.C High School]]. After his graduation from BA, he joined the [[National School of Drama]]. He passed successfully from the NSD with classmates like [[Naseeruddin Shah]], [[Raj Babbar]], and [[Om Puri]] etc. He acted in the theatres and stayed in [[Delhi]] up to 1975. After returning to [[Odisha]], he devoted himself to directing plays.

;Married life
Bijay was married to [[Tandra Ray]], an actress of the [[Oriya film industry]]. The couple acted in a number of films opposite each other. They have one daughter.{{cn|date=November 2019}}

==Career==
In 1977, Mohanty started upon his career in the Oriya film industry with the film ''Chilika Tire'' which won the National Award for that year. Initially he opted mostly for negative roles. ''[[Naga Phasa]], Samay Bada Balaban, Danda Balunga, Sahari Bagha, Chaka Bhaunri'' and ''Chaka Akhi Sabu Dekhuchi'' are some of his most notable films as this type of character. He acted in almost every manner of roles available to him; ranging from hero, villain, comedian, to character roles etc. In every field he left his incomparable mark. Mohanty's other notable films include; ''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 the movie ''Bhuli Huena''.<ref>{{cite book|title=Orissa reference: glimpses of Orissa|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=1RBuAAAAMAAJ|year=2001|publisher=TechnoCAD Systems}}</ref>

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

''Jugechha'', a drama troupe which he formed in his native place of [[Baripada]] was a well-known troupe and staged plays in different parts of [[Odisha|Orissa]] as well as throughout the country.

Some of his television serials aired on [[Doordarshan]] include; ''Asara Aloka'', ''Sri Jagannath'', ''Subhadra'', ''Sara Akasa'', ''Samaya Chaka'', ''Sakalara Apekhya Re'', ''Nadekhile Loka Dekhe'', ''Mahayagyan'' and ''Bidhatara Khela''.

==Political career==
Mohanty joined [[Indian National Congress]] on 27 February 2014. He stood for election to become a member of Parliament from [[Bhubaneswar (Lok Sabha constituency)|Bhubaneswar Lok Sabha]] seat in [[2014 Indian general elections]] and was defeated. Recently he declared his resignation from Congress citing that he was not actively involved in politics after the 2014 general elections.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://zeenews.india.com/news/odisha/odia-film-star-bijay-mohanty-joins-congress_914618.html|title=Odia film star Bijay Mohanty joins Congress|work=Zee News|access-date=29 August 2015|date=27 February 2014|archive-date=3 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303221437/http://zeenews.india.com/news/odisha/odia-film-star-bijay-mohanty-joins-congress_914618.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/actor-bijay-mohanty-joins-congress/article5735976.ece|title=Actor Bijay Mohanty joins Congress|author=Special Correspondent|newspaper=The Hindu|access-date=29 August 2015|date=28 February 2014|archive-date=29 November 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141129065330/http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/actor-bijay-mohanty-joins-congress/article5735976.ece|url-status=live}}</ref>

== Death ==
Mohanty died in Care Hospital at the age of 70 on 20 July 2020 evening in [[Bhubaneswar]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=20 July 2020|title=Actor Bijay Mohanty dead - OrissaPOST|url=https://www.orissapost.com/actor-bijay-mohanty-dead/|access-date=20 July 2020|website=Odisha News, Odisha Latest news, Odisha Daily - OrissaPOST|language=en-US|archive-date=20 July 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200720172111/https://www.orissapost.com/actor-bijay-mohanty-dead/|url-status=live}}</ref> He was rushed to Care Hospitals after his condition became critical in the evening. He, however, died while undergoing treatment.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/events/bhubaneswar/odisha-bids-a-tearful-adieu-to-bijay-mohanty/articleshow/77110843.cms |title=Archived copy |access-date=23 July 2020 |archive-date=23 July 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200723075453/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/events/bhubaneswar/odisha-bids-a-tearful-adieu-to-bijay-mohanty/articleshow/77110843.cms |url-status=live }}</ref>

==Awards and honours==
* Chilika teeray - National Film Awards (1978) - Certificate of merit for best Odia film.
* Jayadev Award - 2014 ([[Odisha State Film Awards]]).<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.dailypioneer.com/state-editions/bhubaneswar/bijay-mohanty-gets-jayadev-award.html |title=Archived copy |access-date=26 November 2015 |archive-date=26 November 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151126164107/http://www.dailypioneer.com/state-editions/bhubaneswar/bijay-mohanty-gets-jayadev-award.html |url-status=live }}</ref>
* He was honoured with National Award for his contribution to art and literature.{{cn|date=November 2020}}
* Won the [[Odisha State Film Awards]] six times for ''Arati'' (1981), ''Mamata Mage Mula'' (1985), ''Ei Aam Sansara'' (1986), ''Aam Ghara Aam Sansara'' (1991), ''Bhisma Pratingya'' (1993) and ''Bhai Hela Bhagari'' (1994).{{cn|date=March 2021}}
*Orissa Cine Critics Award in 1987 for "Best Actor of the Decade".{{cn|date=March 2021}}

==Filmography==
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* ''[[Selfish Dil]]'' (2019)
* Mita Basichi Mu Bhuta Sathire (2013)
* [[Daha Balunga (2013 film)|Daha Balunga]] (2013)
* Hata Dhari Chaluthaa (2013)
* Chhatire Lekhichi Tori Naa (2011)
* Om Namaha Shivaya (2010)
* Megha Sabari Re Asiba Pheri (2010)
* Prema Adhei Akshyara (2010)
* Dil Tate Deichi (2010)
* Mu Kana Ete Kharap (2010)
* Don (2010)
* Tu Thile Mo Dara Kahaku (2010)
* [[Love Dot Com]] (2009)
* Romeo: The Lover Boy (2009)
* Mukhyamantri (2009)
* [[Shatru Sanghar]] (2009)
* [[Dream Girl (2009 film)|Dream Girl]] (2009)
* Satya Meba Jayate (2008)
* [[Mate Ta Love Helare]] (2008)
* Kalinga Putra (2008)
* [[Lal Tuku Tuku Sadhaba Bahu]] (2007)
* [[Kalishankar (2007 Oriya film)|Kali Sankar]] (2007)
* Chaka Chaka Bhaunri (2007)
* To Pain Nebi Mu Sahe Janama (2007)
* Mahanayak (2007)
* Mo Suna Pua (2007)
* Mu Tate Love Karuchi (2007)
* Nari Akhire Nian (2007)
* Nari Nuhen Tu Narayani (2007)
* I Love My India (2006)
* Rakate Lekhichi Naa (2006)
* Tu Mo Manara Mita (2006)
* Tate Mo Rana (2005)
* Priya Mo Priya (2005)
* Agni Parikshya (2005)
* [[Babu I Love You]] (2005)
* Dharma Ra Heba Jay (2005)
* I Love You (2005)
* Prema Rutu Aslilare (2005)
* Tu Mo Akhira Tara (2005)
* Je Panche Para Manda (2003)
* [[Katha Deithili Maa Ku]] (2003)
* Sabata Maa (2003)
* Ziddi (2003)
* Sindura Nuhein Khela Ghara (2002)
* Dharma Sahile Hela (2002)
* Maa Kande Aaji Puate Pain (2002)
* Maa Mangala (2002)
* Rahichi Rahibi Tori Paain (2002)
* Baazi (2001)
* Dharma Debata (2001)
* Mo Kola To Jhulana (2001)
* To Akhi Mo Aina (1999)
* Pua Mora Jagata Jita (1997)
* Sakhi Rahila Ae Singha Duara (1994)
* Kula Nandan (1995)
* Mo Mana Khali Tori Pain (1995)
* Samaya Chakare Sansara Ratha (2000)
* Maha Sangram (2000)
* Kasia Kapila (2000)
* [[Sahara Jaluchi]] (2000)
* Rakata Chinhichhi Nijara Kie (1999)
* Janmadata (1999)
* Kie Pochhiba Maa Akhira Luha (1999)
* Mana Rahigala Tumarithare (1999)
* [[Bou (1998 film)|Bou]] (1998)
* Babu Parashuram (1998)
* Laxmi Pratima (1998)
* Ram Laxman (1997)
* Savitri (1997)
* Jibana sathi (1997)
* Kie Kahara (1997)
* Katha Rahigala Kala Kala Ku (1997)
* Rakhi Bhijigala Aakhi Luha Re (1997)
* Sasu Hathakadi Bhauja Bedi (1997)
* Laxman Rekha (1996)
* Vasudha (1996)
* Sakhi Rakhiba Mo Shankha Sindura (1996)
* Suna Panjuri (1995)
* Pacheri Uthila Majhi Duaru (1994)
* Lakshe Shiva Puji Paichi Pua (1994)
* Gopare Badhuchi Kala Kanhei (1994)
* Bhai Hela Bhagari (1994)
* Bhagya Hate Dori (1993)
* Pathara Khasuchi Bada Deulu (1993)
* Anti Churi Tanti Kate (1992)
* Bhisma Pratigyan (1992)
* Naga Panchami (1992)
* Panjuri Bhitare Sari (1992)
* Ghara Mora Swarga (1992)
* Ki Heba Sua Posile (1991)
* Kotia Manish Gotiye Jaga (1991)
* Ama Ghara Ama Sansara (1990)
* Bastra Harana (1990)
* Thakura Achanti Chau Bahaku (1990)
* Ei Sangharsh (1990)
* Chakadola Karuchi Leela (1990)
* Hasa Luha Bhara Diniya (1990)
* Daiba Daudi (1990)
* Maa Mate Shakti De (1990)
* Bidhira Bidhan (1989)
* Asuchi Mo Kalia Suna (1989)
* Sasti (1989)
* Pratisodha Aparadh Nuhen (1989)
* Chaka Aakhi Sabu Dekhuchi (1989)
* Mamata Ra Dori (1989)
* Sagar (1989)
* Michha Maya Sansar (1989)
* Jahaku Rakhibe Ananta (1988)
* Pua Moro Kala Thakura (1988)
* Bada Bhauja (1988)
* Kasturi (1987)
* Suna Chadhei (1987)
* Thili Jhia Heli Bohu (1987)
* Basanti Apa (1987)
* Tunda Baida (1987)
* Eai Ta Dunia (1987)
* Bhuli Huena (1987)
* [[Chha Mana Atha Guntha]] (1986)
* [[Manika (film)|Manika]] (1986)
* Sanskar (1986)
* Chaka Bhaunri (1985)
* Ei Aama Sansar (1985)
* Sata Kebe Luchi Rahena (1985)
* Mamata Mage Mula (1985)
* Sahari Bagha (1985)
* Hakim Babu (1985)
* Sankha Sindura (1985)
* Pooja Phula (1985)
* Jaga Hatare Pagha (1985)
* Para Jhia Ghara Bhangena (1985)
* Jai Phula (1984)
* Kaberi (1984)
* Janani (1984)
* Jeevan Sangram (1984)
* Dora (1984)
* Danda Balunga (1984)
* [[Swapna Sagara]] (1983)
* Ram Rahim (1983)
* Astarag (1982)
* Samaya Bada Balaban (1982)
* Tike Hasa Tike Luha (1981)
* Arati (1981)
* Kie Jite Kie Hare (1981)
* Sautuni (1979)
* Pati Patni (1978)
* Samarpana (1978)
* Pipasa (1978)
* [[Chilika Teerey]] (1977)
* Suna Sansar (1978)
* [[Naga Phasa]] (1977)
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== References ==
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==External links==
* {{IMDb name|3370288}}

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