Sidhant Mohapatra (born 4 May 1966),[3] popularly known as Munna Bhai, is an Indian actor and politician primarily working in Odia cinema, with appearances in Telugu and Tamil films. Known as the "Dynamic Superstar" by his fans [4][5] for his versatility in acting, comedy, and action, he has acted in over 200 films, with 180 of them in lead roles.

Sidhant Mohapatra
Mahapatra speaking at the Odisha State Film Awards 2014 at Utkal Mandap, Bhubaneswar.
Mohapatra speaking at the Odisha State Film Awards 2014
Member of Odisha Legislative Assembly
Assumed office
4 June 2024
ConstituencyDigpahandi
In office
2009–2019
Preceded byChandra Sekhar Sahu
Succeeded byChandra Sekhar Sahu
Personal details
Born
Gyana Ranjan Mohapatra

(1966-05-04) 4 May 1966 (age 58)
Brahmapur, Odisha, India
Political partyBharatiya Janata Party (2024 - Present)
Other political
affiliations
Biju Janata Dal (2009 - 2024)
Spouses
(m. 1994; div. 2004)
Sanjeeta Mishra[2]
(m. 2012)
Education
Occupation
  • Actor
  • politician
NicknameMunna

Mohapatra has won numerous awards, including seven consecutive Odisha State Film Awards from 2000 to 2006, a record for any actor. He has also won five Filmfare Awards East and two National Film Awards, for Kotiye Re Gotiye (2000) and Swayamsiddha (2010). In addition to his acting career, Mohapatra has produced and distributed 120 films through his production company, Omm Divya Vision Home Motion Picture, which he founded in 1992 with actress Divya. He has been featured in Forbes India's Celebrity 100 list, based on his income.[6]

Early and personal life

Mohapatra was born as Gyana Ranjan Mohapatra in Brahmapur, Odisha to Kanak and Manmohan Mohapatra. He completed his early education at St. Vincent's Convent School, Brahmapur and his higher secondary and graduation in commerce from Dharanidhar Autonomous College, Keonjhar. Mohapatra completed his PGDM from Institute of Marketing and Management in New Delhi in 1989.[3]

Career

Acting

His debut film Sradhanjali was made in 1992.

Politics

He joined Biju Janata Dal in 2009 and successfully contested Berhampur constituency in the 2009 15th Lok Sabha election. Mohapatra was reelected in the 2014 general election by a margin of nearly 100,000 votes. However, he did not contest the constituency for a third term.[7][8][9]

Filmography

Films
Year Film Role Ref.
1992 Sradhanjali Bijaya Das
1993 Pathara Khasuchi Bada Deulu Muna
Mo Kanhu Re
Bhai Hela Bhagari Rajesh
Lakhye Siva Puji Paichhi Pua Vicky
1994 Rana Bhumi Surya Pradhan
Sakhi Rakhiba Mo Shankha Sindura Saroj
Kala Manika Partha
Rakhile Siba Mariba Kie Abhijeet
Maa O Mamata Muna
Sakhi Rahila ae Singhaduara Rabi
1995 Subhadra Ajay Das
Suna Panjuri Ajay
Mani Nageswari Rajesh
Kula Nandan Subhankar Choudhury
Sei Jhiati Rajesh Mahaptra
1996 Pua Mora Bhola Sankara Kumar Rai
Yashoda Sangram
Suhaga Sindura Rajesh Choudhury / Raju
Laxman Rekha Nilambar Sahu
1997 Bapa
Nari Bi Pindhipare Rakta Sindura Rabi [10]
Danab Radesh
Asuchi Mo Kalia Raja
Suna Sansar Raju
Ganga Jamuna Raju
1998 Soubhagyabati Akash Choudhury
Bou Deepak
Santana Jitu Mahapatra
Sahara Jaluchi Priyabrata Das
Aie Sangharsha
Dharma Nikiti Aijay Patnaik / Raja
Kala Chakra
1999 To Aakhi Mo Aaina Amar Choudhury
Kalki Avatar Rabi
Sarpanch Babu Arjun Paikrai
Kie Pochhiba Maa Aakhi Ra Luha Rajendra Das
Rakata chinhichhi Nijara Kia Ajay
Sasu Hathakadi Bhauja Bedi Bikas
Rakhi Bhijigala Akhi Luha re Ajay
Pua Bhangi Dela Suna Sansara Raja
Paradesi Babu Raju
Krishna Kaberi Nata
Kotikare Gotiye
Katha Kahiba Mo Matha Sindur [11]
Baazi Sahsank Das / Himanshu Choudhury
Ei Akhi Ama Sakhi
Suna Harini Amar Choudhury
2000 Maa Pari Kie Heba Rajesh Das
Sindura Nuhe Khela Ghara Raj Kishor Das
2001 Dharma Debata Chandra Prakash
Mo Kola To Jhulana Sanjay Mahapatra
2002 Samaya Chaka re Sansar Ratha Amit Rautrai
Samaya Kheluchi Chaka Bhaunri
Annadata (Bengali)
Rahichhi Rahibi Tori Paen
Mana Rahigala Tumari Thare Nanda Nandan Mahapatra
Maa Kande aji Puate Pain
Dharma Sahile Hela Dipankar
Pua Mora Jagata Jita Kanha Choudhury
2003 Matrushakti Satya
Aeithi Swarga Aeithi Narka Ajay
Nari Akhire Nian
Vidhata Akash Das
Rakata Kahiba Kie Kahara Rahul / Raja [12]
Sata Miccha
Sakala Tirtha To Charane
Rakta Sindura
Je Panche Para Manda Chintu
Bahudibe Mo Jaga Balia Balaram / Hari
Pari Mahal
2004 Katha Deithili Maa Ku Ajay Patnaik
Rakhle Jadi Se Mariba Kie
Kandhei Akhire Luha Abinash
2005 Tate Mo Rana Badal
Tu Mo Akhira Tara Raju
Om Shanti Om Abhimanyu Das
Topae Sindura Di Topa Luha Raju
Dharma Ra Heba Jay Ajaya Swain
Mo Mana Khali Tori Pain Shakti
Babu I Love You Jaganath
Agni Parikshya Raja
2006 Prema Rutu Asilare
Tu Eka Aama Saha Bharasa Manoj
Shaashu Ghara Chaalijibi Rakesh Rai
Rakhi Bandhili Mo Rakhiba Mana Sameer
Rakate Lekhichi Naa Ajay Mahapatra
De Maa Shakti De Raju
Ziddi Arjun
2007 Samaya Hatare Dori
Kalishankar
Nari Nuhen Tu Narayani Partha Dash
To Pai nebi mu sahe janama
Dhauli Express
Chaka Chaka Bhaunri
2008 Chhati Chiri Dele Tu
Bhagya Chakra Raju
Nei ja re megha mote Ajay
Bande Utkala Janani Arun Sadangi
2009 Mukhyamantri Sekhar Das / Banku
Aseema: Beyond Boundaries Choudhary Lalikant Patnayak
Tulsi (Bhojpuri) [13]
Sindura Krushna Samantrai
Suna Chadei Mo Rupa Chadei Bijay
2010 Swayamsiddha
Don
2011 Mote Bohu Kari Nei Ja
Eka Ekaa- Vision & Meandering Reflections Omm [14]
2012 Eka Ekaa- Vision & Meandering Reflections 2 Raju
2013 Mo Duniya Tu Hi Tu
Prema Sabuthu Balabaan Major karan Panda / Kalia
Hari Om Hari Hari
Mu Raja Tu Rani ACP Arya Kumar
Gaddbadd Vicky
2014 Akhire Akhire Shiva
Golapi Golapi Love Guru Perm
Sangam Kabir Chadhury
Pagala Karichu Tu Bagha
Ganja Ladhei Bira Pratap Singh
2015 Kie Daba Takkar Bhavani Paikrai
Raghupati Raghaba Rajaram Raghupati
Kehi nuhe Kahara
2016 GodFather-True Story Of A Man
2017 Bajrangi
2019 Chhabirani -The Untold Story
This Is Maya Re Baya
2021 Tandav Narrator
Bapa Superman
2022 Premam Babu Venkatesh Rao
Pratikshya Doctor
2023 Toro Moro katti
Guddu Gangster Gangster
Katak- Sesha Ru Aarambha

Awards

List of Sidhant Mohapatra awards
Year Award Category Film Result Ref.
1998 Odisha State Film Awards Best Actor in Support role Bou Won
2000 Odisha State Film Awards Best Actor Sindura Nuhe Khela Ghara Won [15]
2001 Odisha State Film Awards Best Actor Mo Kola To Jhulana Won
2002 Odisha State Film Awards Best Actor Pua Mora Jagatjita Won
2003 Odisha State Film Awards Best Actor Aethi Swarga Aithi Narka Won
2004 Odisha State Film Awards Best Actor Om Santi Om Won
2005 Odisha State Film Awards Best Actor Shaashu Ghara Chaalijibi Won
2007 Filmfare Awards East Best Actor And Best actor in Negative Role Tu Mo Akhira Tara and Dhauli Express Won [16]
2009 Filmfare Awards East Best Oriya Actor Kalishankar Won [16]
2010 National Award Best Actor Swayamsiddha (2010) Won [17]
2010 Filmfare Awards East Best Actor Pahili Raja Won
2011 Odisha State Film Awards Best Actor Eka Eka Won [18]
2012 Filmfare Awards East Best Actor Cuttack The Silver City Won [16]

References

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  8. ^ "Breaking News Online: BJD wins 14 Lok Sabha Seats in Orissa; Congress wins 6 Seats, BJP draws Blank". Archived from the original on 6 August 2009.
  9. ^ Siddhanta, four BJP lawmakers join BJD
  10. ^ Mishra, Bibhuti (12 January 2002). "Doing a remake requires talent". The Times of India.
  11. ^ "Sexy starlets from outside spice up Oriya film industry". India Today.
  12. ^ "Oriya film director Sanjay Nayak casts 40 darfs in 'Rakata Kahiba Kye Kahara'". India Today.
  13. ^ Ghosh, Avijit (22 May 2010). CINEMA BHOJPURI. Penguin UK. ISBN 978-81-8475-256-4 – via Google Books.
  14. ^ "'Rachna & I knew each other inside out'". www.telegraphindia.com.
  15. ^ "Star promises potboiler - Oriya Actor to wear director's hat in 2008". www.telegraphindia.com.
  16. ^ a b c "The Hindu : Other States / Orissa News : Jayadev Puraskar for Pratihari". 14 February 2009. Archived from the original on 14 February 2009. Retrieved 17 May 2021.
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  18. ^ Mohapatra, Sidhant (20 November 2012). "'I am content as an actor'". The New Indian Express (Interview). Express News Service.