Sadhu Meher
Sadhu Meher (born in Odisha) is an Indian actor, director, and producer .[1]
He has performed in both Odia and Hindi films.[2] He primarily began his career in Hindi films like Bhuvan Shome, Ankur and Mrigaya. Later on shifted his interest towards Odia films.[3] He is one of the actors who gained prominence in Parallel Cinema in the mid-1980s. He also acted in Byomkesh Bakshi in the episodes 'Aadim Shatru (Part 1 & 2)' and 'Chakrant' as Anadi Haldar and Bishupal respectively. He won a National Film Award for Best Actor for Ankur.[4] He was conferred Padma Sri by the Government of India in 2017.
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Bhuvan Shome | Jadhav Patel | |
| 1970 | Ichhapuran | ||
| 1974 | 27 Down | ||
| 1974 | Ankur | Kishtaya | National Film Award for Best Actor |
| 1975 | Nishaant (Night's End) | Special Appearance | |
| 1975 | Sholay | dacoit | |
| 1976 | Manthan | Mahapatra | |
| 1976 | Bali Ghara | ||
| 1977 | Inkaar | Sitaram | |
| 1977 | Gharaonda | ||
| 1977 | Safed Haathi | Mamaji | |
| 1977 | Abhimaan | ||
| 1977 | Mrigayaa | Bhuban Sardar | 1979
Bhanayak |
| 1980 | Aparichita | ||
| 1980 | Kasturi | ||
| 1981 | Seeta Raati | ||
| 1983 | Desire | ||
| 1985 | Debshishu | Raghubir | |
| 1989 | Bhukha | ||
| 1993 | Pratimurti | ||
| 1994 | Uttoran | Jatin Kundu | |
| 1994 | Charachar | Bhushan | |
| 1997 | Shesha Drushti | ||
| 1999 | Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain | Badri Prasad | |
| 2003 | Patth | ||
| 2004 | 30 Days | Ramu | |
| 2007 | Jai Jagannatha | Shriya's father-in-law | |
| 2016 | Bhagya Na Jaane Koi | Ghisu | |
| Year | Film |
|---|---|
| 1977 | Abhimaan |
| 1980 | Aparichita |
| 1983 | Desire |
| 1985 | Babula |
| 1999 | 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] of Byomkesh Bakshi (TV series), broadcast by Doordarshan in 1997.
References
- http://coolodisha.com/index.php/ollywood
- http://indiacurrentaffairs.org/75-years-of-odiya-film-making-a-flashback-kapilas-bhuyan/
- http://cinemasagar.com/biography/sadhu-meher-2/
- https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0576404/ Sadhu Meher's filmography on IMDB
- http://www.fandango.com/sadhumeher/filmography/p146293
- movies.bollysite.com/actor/sadhu-meher.html
- https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0576404/
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XysPMcA4d9Y
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gKzHcph0lnI
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tkvqg8iZBwE
External links
- Sadhu Meher at IMDb