Mahasweta Ray
Mahasweta Ray is an Indian actress and television personality who is known for her work in Odia films and soap operas. Her numerous accolades include record 8 Odisha State Film Awards.
Mahashweta Ray | |
|---|---|
| Born | 2 July 1962 Puri |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, model |
| Years active | 1975–present |
Biography
Ray was born in an academic family (Rajkishore Ray was a writer and academic) and had had limited exposure to cinema before she started a career in film. She worked on a majority of the films by Sisir Mishra, including many box office successes. She married Sirish Routray, with whom she has a son, Rishi. Bengali films she worked on include Aranyer Adhikar (1998), Katha Chhilo (1994), Sajani Go Sajani (1991), Sujan Sakhi (1995) and Nyayachakra (1991). She won state awards for acting in Kaberi (1983), Pooja (1981), and Gouri (1979).[1]
She is actively associated with the Oriya film industry, doing some character roles and some tele-serials.[2][3]
Filmography
- Chumki My Darling (2021)
- Jaga Hatare Pagha (2015)
- Lekhu Lekhu Lekhi Deli (2014)
- Hata Dhari Chalutha (2013)
- Mu Eka Tumara (2013)
- Superstar (2013)
- Target (2012)
- Raja Jhia Sathe Heigala Bhaba (2011)
- Kemiti a Bandhan (2010)
- Tu Thile Mo Dara Kahaku (2007)
- Mo Suna Pua (2003)
- Sabata Maa (2000)
- Bou (1998)
- Gopa Re Badhhuchhi Kala Kanhei (1995)
- Chamatkar (Sony TV) (1994)
- Kula Nandan (1994)
- Kothachilo (1994)(Bengali)
- Akuha Katha (1994)
- Suna Bhauja (1993)
- Bhagya Hate Doro (1992)
- Agni Sanket (1992)
- Ghara Mora Swarga (1992)
- Mukti Tirtha (1992)
- Kandhei (1990)
- Jaa Devi Sarva Bhuteshu (1990)
- Nyayachakra(1990) (Bengali)
- Panchu Pandav (1989)
- Golamgiri (1987)
- Bagula Baguli (1987)
- Paka Kambal Pot Chhata (1986)
- Gruhalakshmi (1985)
- Samay Bada Balwan (1982)
- Dora (1984)
- Hira Nila (1984)
- Jaga Balia (1984)
- Kaberi (1983)
- Kalyani (1983)
- Swapna Sagara (1983)
- Ashanta Graha (1982)
- Hisab Nikas (1982)
- Akshi Trutiya (1981)
- Pooja (1981)
- Seeta Raati (1981)
- Sei Sura (1981)
- Tike Hasa Tike Luha (1981)
- Baata Abaata (1980)
- Sajani Go Sajani (Bengali)
- Jai Maa Mangala (1980)
- Maa-o-Mamata (1980)
- Gauri (1979)
- Nijhum Rati Ra Saathi (1979)
- Sindura Bindu (1976)
- Janmadata (1978)
- Jhilimil (1978)
- Kabi Samrat Upendra Bhanja (1978)
- Priyatama (1978)
- Sankha Mahuri (1978)
- Sati Anasuya (1978)
- Pranam Kharedhu (22 SEP 1978)
- Ae Nuhen Kahani (1977)
- Hira Moti Manika (1976)
- Shesha Shrabana (1976)
- Jhumuka (1975)
See also
References
- Kasturi Ray (12 December 2010). "Weaving a legacy of grace". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 2 November 2014. Retrieved 11 October 2014.
- "Veteran Ollywood actress Mahasweta Ray receives FitFat Bioscope Award". Orissa Diary. 23 December 2010. Archived from the original on 18 October 2014. Retrieved 11 October 2014.
Versatile actor and arguably the most popular leading female actress of Odia film, Mahasweta Ray received this year's FitFat Bioscope Award.
- "Oriya Odia Cinema Actress Mahasweta Ray and her Biography and Filmography in Year 1976 - 1993". Oriya Cinema World. 25 September 2010. Archived from the original on 12 November 2014. Retrieved 11 October 2014.