Dukhiram Swain was an Indian Odia film and television actor. He was one of the most popular villains in Odia cinema and played a variety of roles most notably as the antagonist in many Odia films and various roles in television serials. Late Dukhiram Swain was born in Daraba, Jagatsinghpur district, Odisha. He was a linguist and could speak several languages fluently.
He started his acting career at Annapurna Theatre (Cuttack ). His first movie was Sri Lokenath (1960). He was mostly offered negative roles and over the years he developed a cult status in this genre of acting. He has acted in almost all kinds of roles ranging from hero, villain, comedian, character roles, etc. He was married to the late Mrs. Hemalata Swain. He is survived by two sons, Mr. Akash Kumar Swain (Jagatsinghpur), Mr. Prithiviraj Swain (Cuttack) and one daughter, Mrs. Dharitri (Swain) Das.
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Dukhiram Swain Biodata and Biography
- Real Name: Dukhiram Swain
- Profession: Actor
- Date of Birth: Not Known
- Died: January 18, 1995
- Age: Not Known
- Sex: Male
- Birthplace: Daraba, Odisha, India
- Religion/Caste: Hindu
- Language is known: Odia, Hindi, English, Bengali
- Hobbies: Acting
- Popular for: Various Odia Movie Villian Characters
- Debut Odia Movie (Active in Ollywood): Sri Lokenath (1960)
- Mother Tongue: Odia
- Nationality: Indian
Dukhiram Swain's Family
- Wife: Late Mrs. Hemalata Swain
- Son: Mr. Akash Kumar Swain (Jagatsinghpur) and Mr. Prithiviraj Swain (Cuttack)
- Daughter: Mrs. Dharitri (Swain) Das
- Son in Law: Mr. Nimain Charana Das
- Grand Children: Mrs. Pragyan Paramita Das, Ms. Prachi Sucharita Das, and Mr. Niroopkanti Das
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Dukhiram Swain All Odia Movies
- Lakhe Siba Puji Paichi Pua (1997)
- Rana Bhumi (1995) As Pradhan
- Akuha Katha (1994)
- Rakhile Siba Mariba Kie (1994)
- Sagar Ganga (1994) As Bhabhani Rai
- Suna Bhauja (1994)
- Bhagya Hate Doro (1993) As Mahendra
- Dadagiri (1993) As S.P. Abinash
- Anti Churi Tanti Kate (1992)
- Ghara Mora Swarga (1992)
- Maa Jahara Saha (1992) As Nishakar
- To Binu Anya Gati Nahin (1991) As Satura
- Udandi Seeta as Police Inspector
- Ama Ghara Ama Sansar (1991)
- Bastra Haran (1991) As Magistrate/ Abhijit's father
- Kapala Likhana (1991)
- Drishti, 1990
- Chakadola Karuchi Leela (1990)
- Daiba Daudi (1990) as Jailor/Bobby's father
- Hisab Kariba Kalia (1990) As Chowdhury
- Maa Mate Shakti De (1990)
- Paradeshi Chadhei (1990)
- Asuchi Mo Kalia Suna (1989)
- Pratisodha Aparadh Nuhen (1989)
- Sasti (1989)
- Jahaku Rakhibe Ananta (1989) As Jagdish Rai
- Kanyadaan (1988) As Kailash Chowdhury
- Pua Moro Kala Thakura (1988)
- Akashara Aakhi (1987)
- Chaka Aakhi Sabu Dekhuchi (1987)
- Jor Jar Mulak Tar (1986) As Rudra Narayan
- Phula Chandana (1986)
- Grihalakshmi (1985) As Ashok's father
- Chaka Bhaunri (1985)
- Hakim Babu (1985)
- Mamata Mage Mula (1985)
- Samay Bada Balwan (1985)As D. J.
- School Master (1985)
- Dora (1984) As Wine vendor
- Swapna Sagara (1983) As Sardar
- Batasi Jhada (1981)
- Bilwa Mangala (1981)
- Sei Sura (1981)
- Balidan (1978)
- Jhilmil (1978)
- Saakhi Gopinath (1978)
- Shesha Shrabana (1976) As Nidhi Misra
- Jajabara (1975) As Rashbihari Samantrai
- Adina Megha (1970)
- Matira Manisha (1966) As Hari Mishra
- Sri Lokenath (1960)
Dukhiram Swain All Awards
- He was honored with Orissa Sangeet Natak Akademi Award for the Year 1984-85 in the Acting category.
- He was honored with Orissa State Film Award for Best Supporting Actor: Bhulihuena in 1987.
- He was honored with the Jayadev Award (1994) for his outstanding contribution to the growth and development of Odia cinema.
- National Film Award for Shesha Shrabana (1976)
- Orissa State Film Award for Best Supporting Actor
- Several "Best Villain" awards from State Film Awards and the Orissa Sangeet Natak Akademi.
