Aparajita Mohanty

Veteran Odia actor Uttam Mohanty passed away at 66 while undergoing treatment in Gurugram. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and other dignitaries mourned his death, calling him a 'guiding star' of Odia cinema. Mohanty acted in over 135 Odia films, 30 Bengali films, and a Hindi film, making an unparalleled contribution to the industry.

Ollywood star Babushaan Mohanty shared a funny video of playfully wishing his mother veteran actress Aparajita Mohanty on his social media account. Aparajita turned 59 yesterday.

Veteran film stars Aparajita Mohanty and Bijay Mohanty were on Saturday picked for playing new roles as Congress Lok Sabha candidates and test their popularity in the upcoming elections.

Olly star Babusaan is all set to begin a new chapter in his career.

Veteran Odia actor Uttam Mohanty passed away at 66 in Delhi due to liver cirrhosis. Known for his charisma and versatile performances, he starred in over 135 Odia films, as well as Bengali and Hindi cinema. His death is considered an irreparable loss to the Odia film industry.

Director Chandi Parija’s upcoming movie Love Master’s music was recently launched at a city hotel.

Anu Choudhury will be seen doing an item number in director Susant Mani’s upcoming film, Sweet Heart

At a time when more and more people are splurging on weddings, a young couple from Bhubaneswar chose to do something different.

Crowds, chaos, commotion — no this wasn’t the scene outside a Durga Puja pandal.

Legendary Odia film actor Aparajita Mohanty on Thursday joined the Congress party.Speculation is rife that she will contest from the Cuttack Lok Sabha seat in the forthcoming general elections.

Upcoming Odia film, Baisaly, is in its last leg of shoot. The movie that features newcomer Preet and Suman Priya, has been directed by debutant director Ashutosh, who also has penned the screenplay.

Veteran actor Uttam Mohanty visited the Utkal Sangeet Natak Mahavidyalaya to pay his tribute to the late actor Bijay Mohanty.

Aparajita Mohanty, veteran Odia actress and mother of actor Babushaan, on Sunday came on record to say bad company ruined her son in the past two years.

Actors and producers are now taking personal interest in promotional activities

Babusan Mohanty is planning to ring in the New Year with family and close relatives. The actor, who has worked hard on his looks and physique in the past few months, said they will have a low-key celebration at Jharsuguda, where his wife is going to be with her parents.

As the year comes to an end, TOI looks back at five important events in the film industry that made headlines in 2012

The music release of upcoming Odia film Baishali, held recently at a city hotel, was a star-studded event.

Odia celebrities celebrated Mother’s Day by sharing pictures with their mother on social media.

Odia celebrities cast their votes during the third phase of the Indian general elections. In this phase, Bhubaneswar and Cuttack voted for their candidates and among the voters were many Odia film stars.

Continuing the trend of switching loyalty, state Congress spokesperson Ashok Samal and secretary Bharati Das quit the grand old party on Tuesday.They are likely to join BJD.

Several political bigwigs and celebrities turned up at their respective booths on Tuesday to cast their votes in the third phase of elections held in high-profile constituencies such as Bhubaneswar, Cuttack and Puri.

The BJD may have fielded Pappu Pom Pom from Champua assembly constituency because of his popularity as a stand-up comedian. But the actor faces an identity crisis as not many are familiar with his real name - Tattwa Prakash Satpathy - which will be displayed on electronic voting machines (EVMs).

Campaigning for Kandhamal byelection is slowly turning into a star-studded affair with film personalities electioneering for party candidates.

Political parties have added the glam quotient to their campaigning to woo the electorate.