Veteran Odia Film Star Bijay Mohanty Dies In Bhubaneswar; CM Naveen Patnaik Mourns His Death Announcing Late Actor’s Cremation With Full State Honours!

The actor was rushed to Care Hospitals in Bhubaneswar after his condition became critical on Monday evening. He died while undergoing treatment.

Veteran Odia film actor and director Bijay Mohanty passed away at a private hospital in Bhubaneswar on Monday. He was 70. The body of Mohanty will be cremated with state honours. The actor was rushed to Care Hospitals in Bhubaneswar after his condition became critical on Monday evening. He died while undergoing treatment, said sources. The actor was brought to Odisha from Hyderabad in a special ambulance on June 14. Mohanty was admitted to a private hospital in Hyderabad after he suffered a cardiac arrest. An alumnus of National School of Drama, the actor started his career in the Odia film industry in 1977. Mohanty acted in more than 150 films, said sources. He was honoured with the Jayadev Award in 2014. He was also honoured with the National Award for his contribution to art and literature. Many film personalities and political leaders expressed their condolences over the death of Mohanty. Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik described Mohanty as a legendary personality who enriched the Odia film industry through his versatile talents. "He had a long, illustrious career in Odia films. He occupies a very special place in the hearts of millions and millions of fans across the state and outside. His death marks the end of an era in Odia film industry and has created a deep void in the industry," said the Chief Minister. "His contribution to Odia films will leave an unforgettable imprint for all the times to come," he added.

ବର୍ଷୀୟାନ ଅଭିନେତା ବିଜୟ ମହାନ୍ତିଙ୍କ ଦେହାନ୍ତ ବିଷୟରେ ଜାଣି ମୁଁ ଦୁଃଖିତ। ଓଡ଼ିଆ କଳା ଜଗତରେ ସେ ଛାଡିଯାଇଥିବା ଅଭିନୟର ଛାପ ତାଙ୍କୁ ଅଗଣିତ କଳାପ୍ରେମୀଙ୍କ ହୃଦୟରେ ସର୍ବଦା ସ୍ମରଣୀୟ କରି ରଖିବ। ତାଙ୍କ ଅମର ଆତ୍ମାର ସଦଗତି କାମନା କରିବା ସହ ଶୋକସନ୍ତପ୍ତ ପରିବାରବର୍ଗଙ୍କୁ ମୋର ସମବେଦନା ଜଣାଉଛି।

— Naveen Patnaik (@Naveen_Odisha) July 20, 2020

The Chief Minister conveyed his deep sympathies to the bereaved family.He also announced that the body of the veteran actor will be cremated with State Honours.

CM @Naveen_Odisha has expressed deep grief over the passing away of renowned film actor & director #BijayMohanty. CM said, his death marks the end of an era and has created a deep void in Odia film industry. CM announced that the veteran actor will be cremated with state honours.

— CMO Odisha (@CMO_Odisha) July 20, 2020

Odisha Governor Ganeshi Lal condoled the demise of Mohanty and conveyed his heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family members. "He will be remembered forever for his peerless contribution to the cinema, drama and theatre world," the Governor said.

Hon'ble Governor condoled the sad demise of legendary actor Bijay Mohanty and conveyed his heart felt sympathy to the bereaved family members. He will be remembered forever for his peerless contribution to the cinema, drama and theatre world, the Governor added. Om Shanti

— Governor Odisha (@GovernorOdisha) July 20, 2020

Union Ministers Dharmendra Pradhan and Pratap Sarangi also expressed their condolences.