Chandan Kar (Template:Lang-hi, born 16 September) is an Ollywood actor and IT Professional from the state of Odisha in India.[1][2] Chandan Kar made his debut in films with the blockbuster Babu I Love You in 2006 opposite actress Archita Sahu.[3][4][5]
Film career
Chandan, a software engineer by profession, is working in a multinational corporate IT firm when he was first spotted by Sudhanshu Shekhar working as assistant director under film maker Sanjay Nayak of Oriya Film Industry. Chandan was offered a part in an Oriya movie which then needed a fresh face. Camera shy and restrained Chandan refused initially but finally agreed when pursued. Chandan had no acting experience or knowledge of film making nor had he seen a movie being shot before acting in his first movie, Babu I Love You, in 2006.[6][7]
He was also featured in the movie De Maa Shakti De in the same year.[5] The actor is known for performing action scenes. Chandan has been able to portray both positive and negative characters and has been recognized as a versatile actor in the Oriya Film Industry.[5][8][9][10]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Babu I Love You | Akash Patnaik | Om Shree and Subham Award for Best Debut Actor - Male |
| 2006 | De Maa Shakti De | Rahul | |
| 2008 | Mate Ani Dela Lakhye Faguna | Prabhakar | Moon TV Award for Best Actor in Negative Role - Male |
| 2008 | Chati Chiri Dele Tu | Shankar | |
| 2009 | Dhire Dhire Prema Hela | Pratap | |
| 2009 | Keun Dunia Ru Asila Bandhu | Rahul | |
| 2009 | Pagala Karichi Paunji Tora | Rahul | |
| 2009 | Shani Dev | Chandan | |
| 2010 | Ae Milana Juga Jugara | Ronny | |
| 2011 | Chatire Lekhichi Tori Naa | Akash | |
| 2011 | Hero - Prem Katha | Shakti | |
| 2011 | Plot No,104 | Sagar | To be released |
| 2013 | Tanka Tate Salam | Akash | |
| 2014 | To Bata Chanhichi Rati Sara | Akash Patnaik | |
| 2015 | Rangila Baba | Akash | |
| 2016 | Excuse me.. Kana Kala Se | Chandan | |
| 2017 | Nijhum Rati Ra Sathi | Vikram | |
| 2017 | Tu Achu Ta Mu Achi | Avinash | |
| 2017 | Luchei De Mate Chhati Bhitare | Akash | |
| 2019 | To Pain Pheribi Basudha Chiri | Cheetah |
Off-screen work
Template:Quote box Chandan is an active member and counselor of the NGO named Save Indian Family Foundation (SIFF) since the year 2007.[11] SIFF is a registered, non-funded, non-profit, non-governmental organization (NGO) headquartered at Bangalore that conducts research on social trends affecting men.[12]
On 16 September 2012, Chandan adopted a White Tigress named "Bijaya" through the "Adopt an Animal" program of Nandankanan Zoological Park located at Bhubaneswar, Odisha.[13] [14] [15] [16] [17] [18] [19] [20] [21] On 26 August 2018, Chandan adopted the Royal Bengal Tiger "Bahubali", his second adoption in Nandankanan. To draw public attention and create awareness on adopting animals the actor has popularized the program of adopting animals through various TV channels, Radio shows and web forums.[13][14][17][18][19]
Later, Chandan also joined the organization People For Animals PFA, Bhubaneswar started in 1998 under the advice of Smt. Maneka Gandhi to campaign for animal rights and extend services to the animals in distress in Odisha.[18][22] To widespread the message for stopping cruelty towards animals Chandan regularly feeds stray dogs and cows in public and appeals the mass to protect animals against cruelty during his public appearances and interviews. He has been working with different organisations to help rehabilitate and provide shelter to stray animals.[23][24]
To promote eye donation in the State and raise awareness, Chandan has donated his eyes with the help of Drushti Daan eyebank.[18][25]
Awards and accreditation
| Year | Award | Category | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Om Shree Award | Best Debut Actor - Male | Babu I Love You | Template:Won |
| 2006 | Subham Award | Best Debut Actor - Male | Babu I Love You | Template:Won |
| 2009 | Moon TV Award | Best Actor in Negative Role - Male | Mate Ani Dela Lakhye Faguna | Template:Won |
References
- ↑ Ollywood Actor Chandan. oscarflicks.com.
- ↑ Wel Come To Orissa. welcomeorissa.com.
- ↑ Chandan as debutant in the Superhit blockbuster. odiacinemaworld.blogspot.com(7 August 2010).
- ↑ Chandan featured along with actress Archita in the movie Babu I Love You. ollywood-actor-actress.blogspot.com(11 May 2010).
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 List of movies of the Ollywood heartthrob Actor Chandan. orissabarta.com.
- ↑ Chartbuster hit movie of the actor. nuaodisha.com.
- ↑ Chandan the Star Actor after the supersuccess of Babu I Love You. auofpud.typepad.com.
- ↑ Versatile Actor Chandan featured in negative lead role in the movie Hero. movie-encyclopedia.com.
- ↑ Action hero Chandan. movie-encyclopedia.com.
- ↑ Versatile Ollywood Actor Chandan. blogger-index.com.
- ↑ NGO Activist for Save Indian Family Foundation. saveindianfamily.org.
- ↑ Save Indian Family Foundation. saveindianfamily.org.
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 . Ollywood actor Chandan shows his love for animals by adopting the White Tigress "Bijaya". odialive.com.
- ↑ 14.0 14.1 Nandankanan seeks more animal adoptors, Ollywood actor Chandan joins the adopters list(2012-10-03).
- ↑ Chandan adopts White Tigress "Bijaya" on his 31st birthday. The Times of India(2012-09-19).
- ↑ Chandan facilitated by Nandankanan Zoo Authorities for adopting white tigress Bijaya. sambadepaper.com.
- ↑ 17.0 17.1 Chandan becomes a proud parent of White Tigress Bijaya. odiaexpress.in.
- ↑ 18.0 18.1 18.2 18.3 Social work by the Actor. odiaexpress.in.
- ↑ 19.0 19.1 Chandan urges the public to come forward and start adopting animals. odishahaalchaal.com.
- ↑ Chandan adopts a white tigress "Bijaya" through animal adoption program of Nandankanan Zoological Park. nandankanan.org.
- ↑ Bahubali in Nandankanan. newindianexpress.com.
- ↑ Chandan has joined the organization People For Animals to campaign for animal rights and protect them. pfaorissa.org.
- ↑ The actor visits his pet dog Jackie's grave everyday and feeds stray animals. The Times of India(2012-06-10).
- ↑ Actor Chandan Kar donates for stray animals, S. The Times of India. Retrieved 2019-09-16.
- ↑ Chandan has donated his eyes through organization Drustidaan to promote eye donation in the State. drushtidaan.org/.