Mahasweta Ray Explained

Mahashweta Ray
Birth Date:	2 July 1962
Birth Place:	Puri
Nationality:	Indian
Occupation:	Actress, model
Years Active:	1975–present

Mahasweta Ray is an Indian actress and television personality who is known for her work in Odia films and soap operas. Her numerous accolades include record 8 Odisha State Film Awards.

Biography

Ray was born in an academic family (Rajkishore Ray was a writer and academic) and had had limited exposure to cinema before she started a career in film. She worked on a majority of the films by Sisir Mishra, including many box office successes. She married Sirish Routray, with whom she has a son, Rishi. Bengali films she worked on include Aranyer Adhikar (1998), Katha Chhilo (1994), Sajani Go Sajani (1991), Sujan Sakhi (1995) and Nyayachakra (1991). She won state awards for acting in Kaberi (1983), Pooja (1981), and Gouri (1979).^[1]

She is actively associated with the Oriya film industry, doing some character roles and some tele-serials.^{[2] [3]}

Filmography

• Chumki My Darling (2021)
• Jaga Hatare Pagha (2015)
• Lekhu Lekhu Lekhi Deli (2014)
• Hata Dhari Chalutha (2013)
• Mu Eka Tumara (2013)
• Superstar (2013)
• Target (2012)
• Raja Jhia Sathe Heigala Bhaba (2011)
• Kemiti a Bandhan (2010)
• Tu Thile Mo Dara Kahaku (2007)
• Mo Suna Pua (2003)
• Sabata Maa (2000)
• Bou (1998)
• Gopa Re Badhhuchhi Kala Kanhei (1995)
• Chamatkar (Sony TV) (1994)
• Kula Nandan (1994)
• Kothachilo (1994)(Bengali)
• Akuha Katha (1994)
• Suna Bhauja (1993)
• Bhagya Hate Doro (1992)
• Agni Sanket (1992)
• Ghara Mora Swarga (1992)
• Mukti Tirtha (1992)
• Kandhei (1990)
• Jaa Devi Sarva Bhuteshu (1990)
• Nyayachakra(1990) (Bengali)
• Panchu Pandav (1989)
• Golamgiri (1987)
• Bagula Baguli (1987)
• Paka Kambal Pot Chhata (1986)
• Gruhalakshmi (1985)
• Samay Bada Balwan (1982)
• Dora (1984)
• Hira Nila (1984)
• Jaga Balia (1984)
• Kaberi (1983)
• Kalyani (1983)
• Swapna Sagara (1983)
• Ashanta Graha (1982)
• Hisab Nikas (1982)
• Akshi Trutiya (1981)
• Pooja (1981)
• Seeta Raati (1981)
• Sei Sura (1981)
• Tike Hasa Tike Luha (1981)
• Baata Abaata (1980)
• Sajani Go Sajani (Bengali)
• Jai Maa Mangala (1980)
• Maa-o-Mamata (1980)
• Gauri (1979)
• Nijhum Rati Ra Saathi (1979)
• Sindura Bindu (1976)
• Janmadata (1978)
• Jhilimil (1978)
• Kabi Samrat Upendra Bhanja (1978)
• Priyatama (1978)
• Sankha Mahuri (1978)
• Sati Anasuya (1978)
• Pranam Kharedhu (22 SEP 1978)
• Ae Nuhen Kahani (1977)
• Hira Moti Manika (1976)
• Shesha Shrabana (1976)
• Jhumuka (1975)

See also

• Prashanta Nanda
• National Film Awards

External links

• • Orissa State Film Award Winners

Notes and References

1. News: Kasturi Ray . Weaving a legacy of grace. . 12 December 2010. 11 October 2014 . 2 November 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20141102095756/http://www.newindianexpress.com/magazine/article169450.ece?service=print. dead.
2. Web site: Veteran Ollywood actress Mahasweta Ray receives FitFat Bioscope Award. Orissa Diary. 23 December 2010. Versatile actor and arguably the most popular leading female actress of Odia film, Mahasweta Ray received this year's FitFat Bioscope Award.. 11 October 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20141018201440/http://orissadiary.com/CurrentNews.asp?id=23367. 18 October 2014. dead.
3. Web site: Oriya Odia Cinema Actress Mahasweta Ray and her Biography and Filmography in Year 1976 - 1993. 25 September 2010 . Oriya Cinema World. 11 October 2014. 12 November 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20141112104353/http://odiacinemaworld.blogspot.com/2010/09/oriya-odia-cinema-actress-mahasweta-roy.html. live.