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Veteran Odia Actor Mihir Das Passes away at 63

By Prasanta Patnaik Jan 11, 2022 #Featured
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Mihir Das, a veteran actor from Ollywood, died today while seeking treatment at a private hospital in the city.

For the past few years, the actor has been suffering from kidney problems. After his health deteriorated on December 9 last year, he was admitted to the Ashwini Hospital in Cuttack.

He was reportedly on ventilator support in the hospital, according to sources.

Mihir Das, a veteran Odia film actor, died on Tuesday. He died at the age of 63 in a Cuttack hospital where he was receiving treatment. Odia Cine Artists Association Secretary Sritam Dash confirmed Mihir Das’ death, saying he died while being treated at a private hospital.


It should be emphasized that Das was admitted to a private hospital after his health condition became critical, and he was placed on ventilator support as a result.


His health was constantly being monitored by a team of doctors.
Mihir Das was born on February 17, 1959, in the Mayurbhanj town of Baripada. He made his Odia film debut with the art film School Master, followed by the commercial (non-art) film Mathura Bijay in 1979.

He was married to Sangita Das, a singer and film actress who was the daughter of renowned vocalist Chitta Jena. She died of a heart attack in 2010.

Amlan Das, Mihir and Sangita Das’s son, is also an actor in the Ollywood business.

For his performance in Pua Mora Bholashankar, he gained more appreciation and accolades. He earned the state government’s Best Actor award for his performances in the films Laxmi Protima in 1998 and Pheria Mo Suna Bhauni in 2005. He has been an actor for more than three decades.

By Prasanta Patnaik

Prasanta Patnaik is one of the senior-most media personalities of Odisha. He is also one of the first founder members of the Associated Media Foundation.

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