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Uttam Mohanty no more: Veteran Odia actor passes away at 66
Veteran Ollywood actor, Uttam Mohanty passed away at 66. He was reportedly undergoing treatment for liver cirrhosis at a hospital in Gurugram when he breathed his last.
The Odia film industry was blessed with its first superstar, TV and film actor Uttam Mohanty, who worked in more than 160 films across multiple languages. After making significant contributions to the Indian film industry, the veteran actor sadly passed away at the age of 66. Reports suggest that he had been battling liver cirrhosis and was receiving treatment at a hospital in Gurugram. Unfortunately, he succumbed to his illness and left for his heavenly abode on Thursday night (February 27, 2025).
It breaks our hearts to report that veteran Ollywood actor Uttam Mohanty is no more. According to a report by ANI, the esteemed Indian film and television actor passed away at the age of 66 while undergoing treatment for liver cirrhosis in Gurugram. Reports indicate that earlier this month, the actor was airlifted to the hospital, where he remained on organ support in the intensive care unit for 20 days. The news of his demise was confirmed by his son, actor Babushaan Mohanty.
For those unfamiliar, Uttam Mohanty stepped into the world of acting with the Odia-language film Abhimaan in 1977. With his debut movie, the superstar quickly became a household name. He later appeared in films such as Nijhum Ratira Sathi, Ramayana, Ram Balaram, Sahari Bagh, Tunda Baida, Rajanigandha, and many others. Notably, he is credited with acting in nearly 150 Odia films, along with close to 30 Bengali movies.
Apart from these, the late actor was also part of the 1991 Hindi movie Naya Zaher. Directed by Jyoti Sarup, the Bollywood drama-thriller featured senior actors like Navin Nischol, Satabdi Roy, Shiva Rindani, Disco Shanti, and many others. Mohanty was honored with multiple state awards, including the Odisha Living Legend Award in 2012.
He was married to actress Aparajita Mohanty, and together, they had a son, Babushaan Mohanty, who is also a well-known name in the Odia film industry. Upon hearing the news of his passing, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi mourned the legendary actor's demise and announced that his last rites would be conducted with full state honors.
Pinkvilla extends its deepest condolences to the family of the deceased.
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