| Barsha Patnaik | |
| Birth Name: | Barsha Nayak |
| Birth Place: | Paradip, Odisha, India |
| Nationality: | Indian |
| Education: | MBA |
| Alma Mater: | Biju Patnaik University of Technology |
| Occupation: | Film actor, IT Professional |
| Years Active: | 2015-present |
| Known For: | Odia Cinema |
| Notable Works: | Tulasi Apa |
| Spouse: | Anupam Patnaik |
| Awards: | Odisha State Film Awards |
Barsha Patnaik (née Nayak) is an Indian actress, born in Paradip, Odisha. She works in Odia cinema industry. Her debut film was Tulasi Apa.[1] Debut film earned her success as she was awarded Best actress in 27th Odisha State Film Awards presented by the Government of Odisha.[2]
Barsha got her first film 'Tulasi Apa' directed by Amiya Patnaik after giving audition, while she was working for an IT Company in Hyderabad in 2015.[3] The film is based on the life of social activist and Padma Shri awardee Tulasi Munda.[4] 'Tulasi Apa' was screened in International Film Festival of India (IFFI), 21st Kolkata International Film Festival, 8th Bengaluru International Film Festival, International Film Festival of Shimla (IFFS) and 8th Nasik International Film Festival in India and outside of India at Tehran Jasmine International Film Festival in Ramsar, Iran.[5] [6] But the film was released in theatres on 19 May 2017.[7] This film has become the first Odia feature film to be featured on Amazon Prime World Wide.[8]
| Year | Film | Role | Ref | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Tulasi Apa | Tulasi Munda | [9] | |
| 2022 | Pratikshya | Kalyani |
| Year | Award | Film | Category | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Tulasi Apa | Best Actress | rowspan="2" | [10] [11] | |
| 2016 | 1st Haryana International Film Festival | [12] |