Hara Patnaik

Acting

Hara Patnaik

Born 1958-10-12 · Cuttack, India

Hara Pattanaik was a highly influential Indian actor, director, and screenplay writer who left an indelible mark on the Odia film industry. Born on October 12, 1958, he enjoyed a prolific career that spanned over two decades. Widely respected for his cinematic vision and compelling on-screen presence, he acted in over sixty Odia-language films and directed approximately nineteen feature films. His multifaceted contributions to the arts earned him numerous state-level awards and immense adoration from the Ollywood cinema-going public. Pattanaik made his acting debut in the 1984 film Jivan Sangram. Following his debut, he quickly established himself as a versatile and dominating force in regional cinema, frequently taking on memorable, intense, and often antagonistic roles that captivated audiences. Throughout the late 1980s and 1990s, he delivered powerful performances in massive commercial hits such as Sahari Bagha, Jor Jaar Mulak Tar, Suna Chadhei, Daiba Daudi, Ghara Mora Swarga, Suna Panjuri, and Ganga Jamuna. He continued to be a highly sought-after actor well into the 2000s and 2010s, with notable later appearances in films like Barsa My Darling, Arjun, Pagala Premi, and Omm Sai Ram. Beyond his immense success in front of the camera, Pattanaik was a visionary director who significantly shaped the modern landscape of Odia cinema. He made his directorial debut with Daiba Daudi in 1990 and went on to helm several major blockbusters, including I Love You, Barsa My Darling, Yashoda, and Kalki Abatar. Perhaps his most enduring legacy as a filmmaker was his remarkable eye for talent; he was instrumental in discovering, mentoring, and launching the careers of several future Ollywood superstars, including Anubhav Mohanty, Sabyasachi Mishra, and Babushaan. Tragically, his monumental journey in the entertainment industry was cut short when he succumbed to cancer on January 13, 2015. His passing was deeply mourned by the Odia film fraternity and his legions of fans across the state. Today, Hara Pattanaik is remembered not only for his extensive and celebrated body of work as an actor and director but also as a dedicated mentor and a towering pillar of Odia cinema.

Acting credits

Paradesi Babu poster
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Oriya artist Raju comes to a village to capture the beauties of nature in his canvas where he falls in love with Chumki. Phula, another village girl, also falls for Raju.

Paradesi Babu

1999

Suhaga Sindura poster
NR

Circumstance compel Gita to marry Raju. But the marriage is a contact one for one year. After the contract elapses Raju left Gita. But He can't forget Geeta's Love & sacrifice and wants reunite, but Gita refuses.

Suhaga Sindura

1996

Arjun poster
6.0

Abinash get killed by mafia don Bikram. Abinash's son Arjun take revenge by killing him.

Arjun

2005

Suna Panjuri poster
NR

Puja, the only daughter of Devendra marries Ajay against the will of her father and leaves home.

Suna Panjuri

1995

Kalki Abatar poster
6.0

After the death of his mother, a young boy gets adopted by a policeman and his family. Complications arise when he crosses paths with his biological father.

Kalki Abatar

1999

Matrushakti poster
6.0

Satrujit and Chanchala plan to usurp Satyaprakash's wealth by murdering his wife Mamata. When they try to murder his son, Mamata's spirit decides to teach them a lesson

Matrushakti

2003

To Akhire Mun poster
6.0

Movie starring Tanmay Mohanty, Hara Patnaik, Uttam Mohanty and directed by S K Muralidharan.

To Akhire Mun

2010

No artwork available
NR

Biraj Das, a teacher of high integrity, witnesses a murder by Pappu Raula’s gang. Despite family pleas and death threats, he reports the crime to the police, leading the gang to kill him. To avenge his death, Biraj’s son, Priya, teams up with his journalist girlfriend and a man named Raja, who is seeking revenge for his own brother, to eventually take down Raula.

Sahara Jaluchi

1998

Thank You Bhagban poster
6.0

Twin brothers Jaga and Kalia get separated during their childhood because of their evil uncle. Years later, the two brothers meet and Kalia decides to rescue Jaga from their uncle's torture.

Thank You Bhagban

2006

No artwork available
NR

Nisha, the daughter of a wealthy businessman, marries Sanjay, a forest officer, against her father's will. However, their blissful marriage is disrupted when circumstances force them to separate.

Mo Kola To Jhulana

2001

Nari Nuhen Tu Narayani poster
6.0

The film revolves around the life of a young woman named Narayani, who is portrayed as a strong, independent, and self-respecting individual. The story is set in a rural backdrop and explores themes of women's empowerment, social justice, and the struggle against societal norms and injustices. Narayani's character is depicted as a symbol of resilience and courage, as she fights against the oppressive forces in her life, including patriarchal dominance and social evils.

Nari Nuhen Tu Narayani

2007

Mr. Funtoosh poster
NR

Pawlash, an engineer, returns to his slum and slum mates, who welcome him with a lot of pomp. However, he must prove himself innocent when Protaap, a crooked man, frames him for a real estate fraud.

Mr. Funtoosh

2008

Mastan poster
NR

Raju, a poor boy whose mother dies of starvation. He is taken under the fold by the local smuggler Bhanuptatap . He grows up to become an antisocial and an associate of the smuggler

Mastan

2004

Barsha My Darling poster
6.0

A young man who falls in love with a woman, leaves town, and returns after 14 years.

Barsha My Darling

2004

Behind the camera

Paradesi Babu poster
NR

Oriya artist Raju comes to a village to capture the beauties of nature in his canvas where he falls in love with Chumki. Phula, another village girl, also falls for Raju.

Paradesi Babu

1999

Paradesi Babu poster
NR

Oriya artist Raju comes to a village to capture the beauties of nature in his canvas where he falls in love with Chumki. Phula, another village girl, also falls for Raju.

Paradesi Babu

1999

Suhaga Sindura poster
NR

Circumstance compel Gita to marry Raju. But the marriage is a contact one for one year. After the contract elapses Raju left Gita. But He can't forget Geeta's Love & sacrifice and wants reunite, but Gita refuses.

Suhaga Sindura

1996

Suhaga Sindura poster
NR

Circumstance compel Gita to marry Raju. But the marriage is a contact one for one year. After the contract elapses Raju left Gita. But He can't forget Geeta's Love & sacrifice and wants reunite, but Gita refuses.

Suhaga Sindura

1996

Arjun poster
6.0

Abinash get killed by mafia don Bikram. Abinash's son Arjun take revenge by killing him.

Arjun

2005

Kalki Abatar poster
6.0

After the death of his mother, a young boy gets adopted by a policeman and his family. Complications arise when he crosses paths with his biological father.

Kalki Abatar

1999

Kalki Abatar poster
6.0

After the death of his mother, a young boy gets adopted by a policeman and his family. Complications arise when he crosses paths with his biological father.

Kalki Abatar

1999

Thank You Bhagban poster
6.0

Twin brothers Jaga and Kalia get separated during their childhood because of their evil uncle. Years later, the two brothers meet and Kalia decides to rescue Jaga from their uncle's torture.

Thank You Bhagban

2006

Thank You Bhagban poster
6.0

Twin brothers Jaga and Kalia get separated during their childhood because of their evil uncle. Years later, the two brothers meet and Kalia decides to rescue Jaga from their uncle's torture.

Thank You Bhagban

2006

No artwork available
NR

Bollywood 1996

Yashoda

1996

Pagal Premi poster
NR

Surya and Gitanjali are smart college students. Surya falls in love with Gitanjali at first sight. Ajay is a spoilt brat and is the son of local M.L.A. Abinash. Ajay likes Gitanjali and thus proposes to her. When Gitanjali refuses, Ajay threatens that he will jump from the college roof top. Being a meek girl, Gitanjali accepts the proposal and starts dating Ajay. Meanwhile, Surya proposes to Gitanjali. In the presence of Gitanjali's boyfriend Ajay, Gitanjali refuses. But Surya doesn't yet to give up on her as he feels that Gitanjali doesn't love Ajay truly.

Pagal Premi

2007

Pagal Premi poster
NR

Surya and Gitanjali are smart college students. Surya falls in love with Gitanjali at first sight. Ajay is a spoilt brat and is the son of local M.L.A. Abinash. Ajay likes Gitanjali and thus proposes to her. When Gitanjali refuses, Ajay threatens that he will jump from the college roof top. Being a meek girl, Gitanjali accepts the proposal and starts dating Ajay. Meanwhile, Surya proposes to Gitanjali. In the presence of Gitanjali's boyfriend Ajay, Gitanjali refuses. But Surya doesn't yet to give up on her as he feels that Gitanjali doesn't love Ajay truly.

Pagal Premi

2007

Pua Mora Bhola Sankara poster
10.0

Pua Mora Bhola Sankara is a 1996 Indian Odia-language film directed by Hara Patnaik starring Siddhanta Mahapatra, Rachna Banerjee and Mihir Das.[1] The film was a box office success and made Mihir Das popular

Pua Mora Bhola Sankara

1996

Pua Mora Bhola Sankara poster
10.0

Pua Mora Bhola Sankara is a 1996 Indian Odia-language film directed by Hara Patnaik starring Siddhanta Mahapatra, Rachna Banerjee and Mihir Das.[1] The film was a box office success and made Mihir Das popular

Pua Mora Bhola Sankara

1996

Pagala Premi poster
7.0

Surya (Sabyasachi Mishra) and Gitanjali (Arpita) are bright college students. Surya falls for Gitanjali at first sight. Ajay (Sukanta), the spoiled son of local M.L.A. Abinash (Pradyumna Lenka), also likes Gitanjali and proposes to her. When she declines, Ajay threatens to jump from the college roof, prompting the timid Gitanjali to accept and start dating him. Surya then proposes to Gitanjali, but she refuses in front of Ajay. Believing that Gitanjali doesn't truly love Ajay, Surya continues to pursue her without causing conflict. The film follows Surya's efforts to win Gitanjali's heart with his positive attitude and outlook.

Pagala Premi

2007