Dukhiram Swain

Acting

Dukhiram Swain

Born — Died

1925-04-23 — 1995-01-18

Known for

Acting

Credits

15 titles

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 villa…

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Film credits

1980s · 6 titles

1960s · 3 titles