Acting
Dukhiram Swain
Born 1925-04-23
Dukhiram Swain was a highly acclaimed Indian film and television actor renowned for his defining contributions to Odia cinema. Born in Daraba in the Jagatsinghpur district of Odisha, he was a gifted linguist who could speak several languages fluently. He began his artistic journey on the stage at the Annapurna Theatre in Cuttack before making his cinematic debut in the 1960 film Sri Lokenath. Possessing a rare natural acting ability, he quickly cemented his place in the industry and achieved a legendary cult status for his masterful portrayals of antagonistic roles, eventually becoming one of the most popular villains in Ollywood history. Despite his fearsome on screen reputation as a villain, Swain was known in his real life as an incredibly social, generous, and warm hearted individual who actively participated in various community organizations. His immense versatility allowed him to effortlessly transition across a wide spectrum of characters, including heroes, comedians, and complex supporting roles. Throughout his prolific career, he delivered unforgettable performances in numerous landmark Odia films. Some of his most notable works include Matira Manisha, Jajabara, Shesha Shrabana, Phula Chandana, Paradeshi Chadhei, and Rana Bhumi, which further established his reputation as an irreplaceable talent in regional cinema. His extraordinary dedication to the craft of acting earned him prestigious accolades at both the state and national levels. He won the National Film Award for his performance in the 1976 film Shesha Shrabana and the Orissa State Film Award for Best Supporting Actor for the 1987 film Bhulihuena. Additionally, he received multiple Best Villain awards, the Orissa Sangeet Nataka Akademi Award, and the highest cinematic honor of the state, the Jayadeva Purashkar, in 1994 for his outstanding lifetime contribution to the growth and development of Odia cinema. In his personal life, he was married to Hemalata Swain, and he is survived by their two sons, Akash Kumar and Prithiviraj, a daughter named Dharitri, and several grandchildren who carry forward his family legacy.
Acting credits
NRThe film portrays the ambitions and struggles in a relationship among members of a middle-class family.
School Master
1985
10.0A man from lower social background qualifies and gets an administration job and to match his higher social occupation, he leaves his family, friends, and fiance. But gradually he understands his mistake and returns for his people. Finally he finds his wrong decision for the mining in his village has lead to the destruction and down fall of his people and everyone lives the village and him behind alone.
Hakim Babu
1985
No synopsis available yet.
Balidan
1978
NRShradhanjali is a famous 1993 Odia film that marked the acting debut of superstar Sidhant Mohapatra
Shradhanjali
1994
NRDr. Ajay Patanayak, a doctor by profession doesnt believe in the existing of God. His wife Basanti having no child has immense faith in God. She is also deeply attached to his brother in law Bijay. Laxmi, a neighbor has love interest with Bijay. Bijay visits Puris Sri Lokanath Temple for blessing with a hope to his sister in law gets a son. Basanti becomes pregnant and delivers a son. The happy family named the child as Lokanath after the deity. As Lokanath grows up, Bijay feels neglected by the family and leaves the house. Bijay becomes a tutor in Jaipur. In the meanwhile his love interest Laxmi marries to a Zamindar named Surya of Puri. Three year elapse, Basanti and his husband in Puri to offer oblation to Lord Sri Lokanath but they are however prevented from visiting the temple by a storm. The child Lokanath is bitten by a snake and his body is taken to cremation ground.
Shree Loknath
1960
No synopsis available yet.
Shesha Shrabana
1976
8.0Samuka, a village girl, was in love with a navy officer in her past life, but they could not be together. When they are reborn, they face various challenges in their attempts to unite.
Swapna Sagara
1983
No synopsis available yet.
Parinama
1960
No synopsis available yet.
Gruhalakshmi
1985
10.0No synopsis available yet.
Adina Megha
1970
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Danda Balunga
1984
7.0The story follows Sheela, who takes shelter in Dora's house. They fall in love, though her marriage is fixed with someone else named Abhijit, who surprisingly helps her meet Dora
Dora
1984
The story was based on nomad lifestyle. The nomad turned onto human being falls in love, fight for love and wins love fighting with many ifs and buts. The electrifying love story, with intense comedy, wonderful music has made "Jajabara" a success to remember era together.
Jajabara
1975
7.3Sandhya and Nikhil have been married for eight years and live a wealthy lifestyle in Bombay, along with a daughter, Rashmi. However, their lives change when Nikhil has an affair with his assistant Vrinda and divorces Sandhya.
Drishti
1990
7.0The greed for the possession of the family land destroys the affection and brotherhood between siblings, Baraju and Chakadi after their father, Shama Pradhan passes away.
Two Brothers
1967