Mihir Kumar Das (11 February 1959 – 11 January 2022) was an Indian actor who worked in Odia language films of Ollywood industry. He received several awards, notably Best Actor for his films Laxmi Pratima in 1998, Pheria Mo Suna Bhauni in 2005 Best Supporting Actor award for his films Rakhi Bandhili Mo Rakhiba Mana in 2002 and Prema Adhei Akhyara and Best Comedian award for Mu Tate Love Karuchhi in 2007 from the Odisha state government.

Life and career Mihir Kumar Das was born in Mayurbhanj on 11 February 1959. He was married to singer and film artist Sangita Das, who died in 2010 due to a heart attack. She was the daughter of the popular singer, Chitta Jena. Mihir Das and Sangita Das have two sons, the elder, Amlan Das who is also an actor and Aklant Das. He debuted in the Odia film industry with an art film School Master and then in commercial (non-art) film Mathura Bijay in 1979. He received wider applause and recognition for his performance in Pua Mora Bhola Sankara. A veteran actor for more than three decades, he received Best Actor award from the state government for his performance in movies Laxmi Protima in 1998 and Pheria Mo Suna Bhauni in 2005 and Best Comedian award for Mu Tate Love Karuchhi in 2007.

Death In December 2021, Das was hospitalized after having a heart attack while undergoing dialysis for a renal issue in Cuttack, India. He died while undergoing treatment at hospital in Cuttack on 11 January 2022, at the age of 62.

Filmography Year Film 2022Bhija Matira SwargaGupchupDil Mora ManenaBiswanathPrasthanam 2021Gaon Ra Na Galuapur72 Hours - Life or DeathTume Mo Sankha Tume Mo SinduraTandavRoll No - 27 Sujata Senapati 2020Babu BhaijaanMu Paradesi Chadhei 2019 Khusi Mr.MajnuChabiraani 2018Only PyaarHappy Lucky Poglu (also known as Paglu)Sundergarh Ra Salman KhanSriman Surdas 2017Tu Mo Love StorySister SrideviAbhayHero No. 1Romeo Juliet 2016AgastyaLove StationLove Pain Kuch Bhi Karega2014Pagala Karichu Tu 2013TargetMy Love StoryACP SagarikaDeewana DeewaniRumku JhumanaMu Eka TumaraTu Mo Dehara Chhai 2012Love MasterMnuChanda Na Tume TaraBad GirlIdiotRaja Jhia Sange Heigala BhabaTu Mo Arambha Tu Mo ShessaGud BoyShapathEmiti Bi Prema Hue 2011Aain KanoonKatak - The Silver CityCriminalKemiti a BandhanLoaferMu Premi Mu PagalaChocolateChori Chori Mana Chori143 I Love YouBaishi Pahache Kheliba MinaHero - Prem Katha 2010Tu Tha Mun Jauchi RushiAsibu Kebe Saji Mo RaniDiwanaPrema Adhei AkshyaraTate Bhala Pauchi BoliTora More Jodi SundaraBhul Bujhibani MatePahili RajaSanju Aau SanjanaAalo Mora Kandhei 2009Tume Hi Sathi MoraAbhimanyuSata Sure Bandha E JibanaAaa Re Saathi AaKeun Dunia Ru Asila BandhuAila Re Odia PuaShatru SangharDream GirlSuna Chadhei Mo Rupa ChadheiPriya -The dream GirlAaa Re Saathi Aa2008Munna-A Love StoryMu Sapanara SoudagarMate Ta Love HelareHasiba Puni Mo Suna SansarMate Ani Dela Lakhye FagunaTo Bina Bhala Lagena2007AgnisikhaChaka Chaka BhaunriDhauli ExpressE Mana ManenaMu Tate Love KaruchiPheria Mo Suna BhauniSamaya Hathare Dori2006Rakhi Bandhili Mo Rakhiba ManaShaashu Ghara ChaalijibiThank You BhagbanTu Eka Aama Saha Bharasa2005Jiwan MrutyuTopae Sindura Di Topa Luha2003Matrushakti2002Samay Kheluchhi Chaka Bhaunri2001BaaziDharma Debata2000Hari Bhai HarenaPrem BandhanRashmi RekhaSamaya Chakare Sansara RathaSola Shukrabaar1999Gopa Re Badhhuchhi Kala KanheiKatha Kahiba Mo Matha SindoorKrishna KaberiMaa Pari Kie HebaRakhi Bhijigala Aakhi Luha ReLaxmi Protima(Bengali)1998AhalyaLaxmi Ra AbhisaraPabitra BandhanSahara JaluchiSoubhagyabatiBouStree1997Bhula KaharGanga Jamuna1996Suhaga Sindura Pua Mora Bhola SankaraJibana Dhara1994Bhai Hela BhagariGadhi Janile Ghara SundaraMahuaMukti Mashal1993AnupamaBhagya Hate DoroDadagiriShardhanjali1992Agni SankatGhara Mora SwargaPreeti Ra Eti1991Ki Heba Sua Posile1990Hasa Luha Bhara DuniyaHisab Kariba KaliaKalia BharasaParadeshi Chadhei1989Pratisodha Aparadh NuhenSagar1988Kanyadaan 1987Akashara AakhiEai Ta Dunia1986 Ei Aama Sansar School Master1980Ramayan1979Mathura Bijaya

Film awards Best Actor award for Pua Mora Bhola Sankara in 1996. Best Supporting Actor award for Soubhagyabati in 1997. Best Supporting Actor award for Laxmi Protima in 1998. Best Actor award for Bidhata in 1999. Best Supporting Actor award for Rakhi Bandhili Mo Rakhiba Mana in 2002. Best Actor award for Pheria Mo Suna Bhauni in 2005. Best Comedian award for Mu Tate Love Karuchi in 2007. Best Supporting Actor award for Prema Adhei Akhyara in 2010.

See also Orissa State Film Awards

References

External links Interview: Mihir Das