Jharana Das Odia Actress Biography, Born, Age, Family, Wiki

 Jharana Das was an Indian Odia Film (Ollywood) actress and journalist. She gained recognition for her notable contributions to Odia cinema. 

Jharana Das Life, Career And Biography

Jharana Das commenced her career in the 1960s as a child artist and announcer at All India Radio, Cuttack. In this role, she created creative content spanning drama, song, and film. Additionally, she served as an assistant station director at Doordarshan in Cuttack.

Times Now highlighted that Das "opted for a career in the movies during a time when few ventured down that path." The report also mentioned that she faced opposition from her family in pursuing this calling. 

Eventually, her brother, who served in the Indian Air Force, managed to persuade their family to support Jharana's decision. She had undergone voice culture training in Kolkata, which likely contributed to her performance in films.

Born: 1945

Died: December 2, 2022 (aged 76–77)

Resting place: Cuttack, Odisha, India

Jharana Das Age

Most sources indicated her age as 77 with a birth date in 1945, but there were conflicting reports stating that she was 82. However, the sources that provided a date of birth aligned with the 1945 birth year, making it the more likely and consistent information.

Jharana Das Filmography

After transitioning to acting, Jharana Das gained fame for her notable performances in films like "Amadu Bata," "Bari," "Sri Jagannath," "Adina Megha," and "Abhinetri." She also took on roles in films such as "Hisab Nikas," "Pujafula," "Malajanha," and "Heera Nella," earning her several awards. In total, she played the female lead in around 40 films.

1. Amadu Bata

2. Bari

3. Sri Jagannath

4. Adina Megha

5. Abhinetri

6. Hisab Nikas

7. Pujafula

8. Malajanha

9. Heera Nella

Apart from her film career, she served as the assistant station director of Doordarshan in Cuttack and was a trained classical dancer. Notably, her husband worked as the cameraman on her film "Malajanha."

Jharana Das's Awards

Additionally, Jharana Das was recognized for directing a biographical documentary film on Harekrushna Mahatab, a freedom fighter and former chief minister. She received the Lifetime Contribution Award of Jaydev Puraskar in 1977 and was honored with the Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra Award for lifetime achievement in 2016.

• Jaydev Puraskar Award 1977 
• Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra Award 2016

Jharana Das Death

Jharana Das passed away at her residence in Cuttack on December 2, 2022. Her demise was acknowledged by the President of India, Droupadi Murmu. Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik expressed sorrow over her death and announced that her last rites would be conducted with full state honors. 

In a statement, Patnaik mentioned, "Her impactful performance on stage and film will always be remembered. May her soul rest in peace, and my condolences to the bereaved family."

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan also extended condolences upon Das's demise.