Sadhu Meher
Sadhu Meher | |
|---|---|
 The late PresidentPranab Mukherjeepresenting thePadma Shriaward to Sadhu Meher in 2017. | |
| Born | 1939/1940 |
| Died | (aged 84) Mumbai,Maharashtra,India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, director and producer |
| Notable work | Ankur(1974) Manthan(1976) Nishant(1975) Byomkesh Bakshi(1993–1997) |
Sadhu Meher(1939/1940 – 2 February 2024) was an Indian actor, director and producer.[1]
Life and career[edit]
Meher performed in bothOdiaandHindifilms.[2]He began his career in Hindi films such asBhuvan Shome,Ankur,andMrigaya.Later he shifted his interest towardsOdia films.[3]He was one of the actors who gained prominence inParallel Cinemain the mid-1980s.
Meher also acted inByomkesh Bakshiin the episodes "Aadim Shatru (Part 1 & 2)" and "Chakrant" as Anadi Haldar and Bishupal respectively.
Meher won aNational Film Award for Best ActorforAnkur.[4]He was conferredPadma Sriby the Government of India in 2017.He is recipient ofOdisha State Film Awardi.e. Jayadev Award for outstanding contribution toCinema of Odishafor the year 2008.
Meher died on 2 February 2024, at the age of 84.[5]
Filmography[edit]
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Bhuvan Shome | Jadhav Patel | |
| 1970 | Ichhapuran | Sushil | |
| 1974 | 27 Down | ||
| 1974 | Ankur | Kishtaya | National Film Award for Best Actor |
| 1975 | Nishaant(Night's End) | Special Appearance | |
| 1976 | Manthan | Mahapatra | |
| 1976 | Bati Ghara | ||
| 1977 | Inkaar | Sitaram | |
| 1977 | Gharaonda | ||
| 1977 | Safed Haathi | Mamaji | |
| 1977 | Abhimaan | ||
| 1977 | Mrigayaa | Bhuban Sardar | 1979
Bhanayak |
| 1980 | Aparichita(Odia Movie) | ||
| 1980 | Kasturi | ||
| 1981 | Seeta Raati(Odia Movie) | ||
| 1983 | Abhilasha (1983 film)(Odia Movie) | ||
| 1985 | Debshishu | Raghubir | |
| 1989 | Bhukha(Sambalpuri Film) | ||
| 1993 | Pratimurti | ||
| 1994 | Uttoran | Jatin Kundu | |
| 1994 | Charachar | Bhushan | |
| 1997 | Shesha Drushti | ||
| 1999 | Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain | Badri Prasad | |
| 2003 | Patth | Anna | |
| 2004 | 30 Days | Ramu | |
| 2007 | Jai Jagannatha(Film made in 15 languages) | Shriya's father-in-law | |
| 2016 | Bhagya Na Jaane Koi | Ghisu |
| Year | Film | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Abhimaan | ||
| 1980 | Aparichita | ||
| 1983 | Desire | ||
| 1984 | "Abhilasha " | 1986 | Babula |
| 1994 | Gopa Re Badhhuchhi Kala Kanhei |
Sadhu Meher also played characters, Anadi Haldar, in the episode "Aadim Shatru (Part 1 & 2)",[8][9]and Bishupal, in the episode "Chakrant",[10]ofByomkesh Bakshi,broadcast byDoordarshanin 1997.
References[edit]
- ^[1][dead link]
- ^"75 Years of Odiya Film Making: A Flashback – Kapilas Bhuyan « India Current Affairs".Archived fromthe originalon 26 November 2010.Retrieved14 January2011.
- ^"Grab Netflix Free Accounts".Cinemasagar.com.
- ^"Sadhu Meher".IMDb.com.Retrieved2 December2021.
- ^"Actor and director Padma Shri Sadhu Meher passes away".Kalinga TV. 2 February 2024.Retrieved2 February2024.
- ^"Sadhu Meher Filmography and Movies - Fandango".Archived fromthe originalon 4 March 2016.Retrieved14 January2011.
- ^"Sadhu Meher".IMDb.com.
- ^"Byomkesh Bakshi: Ep#14 - Aadim Shatru - Part 1".Retrieved2 December2021– viaYouTube.
- ^"Byomkesh Bakshi: Ep#14 - Aadim Shatru - Part II".Retrieved2 December2021– viaYouTube.
- ^"Byomkesh Bakshi: Ep#26 - Chakrant".Retrieved2 December2021– viaYouTube.
External links[edit]
| International | |
|---|---|
| National | |
- 1930s births
- 2024 deaths
- Film directors from Odisha
- Male actors from Odisha
- Best Actor National Film Award winners
- Indian male film actors
- Male actors in Hindi cinema
- Male actors in Odia cinema
- Odia film directors
- 20th-century Indian male actors
- 21st-century Indian male actors
- Recipients of the Padma Shri in arts
- 20th-century Indian people
- Film producers from Odisha