Bhubaneswar: All roads led to the residence of Veteran Ollywood actor Uttam Mohanty,whose mortal remains reached Bhubaneswar today. He passed away late last night while undergoing treatment for liver cirrhosis at a private hospital in Gurgaon.The body was today taken to Bhubaneswar from Delhi by a flight. Sources said arrangements have been made at the Satya Nagar crematorium here for the last rites.Before that, the body will be taken to his Bhubaneswar residence located at Jagannath Vihar in the Baramunda area of the capital city, where eminent personalities and Ollywood fraternity will pay last respects to the departed soul.Nearly three weeks ago on February 8, he was airlifted on an air ambulance to Gurgaon for specialised treatment. Prior to his referral, he was admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) of a private hospital in Bhubaneswar.
He reportedly fell ill during the shoot of Odia film ‘Bou Buttu Bhuta’.President of India Droupadi Murmu condoled the passing of legendary Ollywood actor Uttam Mohanty. She expressed her grief on X handle. “I am deeply saddened to hear the news of demise of eminent Odia film actor Uttam Mohanty. Mohanty won the hearts of countless viewers by playing the lead role in many Odia films. His contribution to the development of Odia film industry will always be rememners. As a soft-spoked and humble gentleman, he was the idol of all. His demise has caused an irreparable loss to Odia film industry. My condolences to his family and fans,” the President wrote. Uttam Mohanty breathed his last while undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Gurugram on Thursday night. He was 66. He is survived by his actor wife Aparajita Mohanty and son Babusan Mohanty. The Ollywood superstar had made his debut with Abhimaan, directed by Sadhu Meher. Born in Baripada town in Mayurbhanj district, the veteran actor had acted in over 135 Odia and 30 Bengali films. He is credited with Odia films including ‘Danda Balunga’, ‘Jahaku Rakhibe Ananta’, ‘Rajanigandha’, ‘Chaka Bhaunri’, ‘Daiba Daudi’, ‘Kanya Dana’, ‘Chaka Akhi Sabu Dekhuchi’, ‘Pua Mora Kala Thakura’ and ‘Lakhe Shiba Puji Paichhi Pua’ for his outstanding performance. Besides, he has also acted in Hindi movie ‘Naya Zaher’. Soon after the demise news reached chief minister Mohon charan majhi and opposition leader Naveen patnaik mourned the death of the superstar.
