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Anita Das | |
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| Born | 1 October 1953 |
| Died | 11 May 2018 (aged 64) |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1975–2017 |
| Relatives | Akash Dasnayak (nephew) |
Anita Das (1 October 1953 – 11 May 2018) was an Indian film and television actress in Odia cinema.[1] She received three Odisha State Film Awards during her career. Das died of cardiac arrest which resulted from a heart attack on 11MMay, ay 2018 at the age of 64.[2]
Career[edit]
Anita Das made her acting debut in 1975, in the Odia film, Jajabara where she played the lead role. She predominantly appeared in more than a hundred movies since then, mostly in supporting roles as a mother. She was quite popular for essaying the role of mother in most of her films after the 1980s.[3]
Das received the Odisha State Film Award (Best Actress) for her acting in the film, Tapasya in 1980 and also received the prestigious award again for her lead role in the 1983 film, Bhakta Salabeg.[citation needed] She also won the Odisha State Film Award for Best supporting actress in 1987 for her performance in the film, Eai Ta Dunia.
Death[edit]
On 10 May, 2018, Das was reportedly complaining about her health conditions to her nephew Akash Dasnayak.[4] She was suffering from vomiting and had heart and chest pains on Thursday night before going to sleep. Das was found dead the next day after Dasnayak rushed to call a doctor to consult her for treatments.[5]
Filmography[edit]
| Year | Film |
|---|---|
| 1975 | Jajabara |
| 1976 | Krishna Sudama |
| 1977 | Bandhu Mohanty |
| 1980 | Ramayan |
| 1980 | Maa-o-Mamata |
| 1980 | Tapasya |
| 1981 | Kiye Jite Kiye Hare |
| 1983 | Swapna Sagara |
| 1983 | Bhakta Salabeg |
| 1987 | Suna Chadei |
| 1987 | Eai Ta Dunia |
| 1991 | Ki Heba Sua Posile |
| 1994 | Gadhi Janile Ghora Sundara |
| 2002 | Sindura Nuhein Khela Ghara |
| 2003 | Ae Jugara Krushna Sudama |
| 2004 | Saathire |
| 2005 | I Love You |
| 2005 | Agni Parikshya |
| 2007 | Mu Tate Love Karuchi |
| 2007 | To Bina Mo Kahani Adha |
| 2007 | Lakshmi Pratima |
| 2008 | Nandini I Love You |
| 2008 | Mate La Love Helare |
| 2008 | To Bina Bhala Lagena |
| 2008 | Munna-A Love Story |
| 2009 | Akashe Ki Ranga Lagila |
| 2010 | Swayamsiddha |
| 2016 | Bye Bye Dubai |
| 2017 | Abhaya |
| 2017 | Kabula Barabula |
References[edit]
- ^ "Anita Das - lifetime actress in Odia cinema". Retrieved 22 May 2018.
- ^ "Odia actress Anita Das passes away". The Hindu. 12 May 2018. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 21 May 2018.
- ^ IANS. "Veteran Indian actress Anita Das passes away at 57". m.khaleejtimes.com. Retrieved 21 May 2018.
- ^ "Veteran Odia film actress Anita Das no more - PRAGATIVADI:LEADING ODIA DAILY". pragativadi.com. Retrieved 21 May 2018.
- ^ "Veteran actor Anita Das passes away". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 21 May 2018.