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Date of birth10 July 1963
Age58 (at time of death)
BirthplaceKeonjhar, Odisha
ProfessionActor and Jatra Director
NationalityIndian
Marital statusMarried
SpouseRanjita Parida
FamilyTwo daughters
Raimohan Parida Biography
Raimohan Parida was an Indian actor and jatra director from Keonjhar, Odisha, known for negative roles in Odia and Bengali films and for his work in folk j
Early life and backgroundRaimohan Parida was born on 10 July 1963 in Keonjhar, Odisha. He studied drama at Utkal Sangeet Mahavidyalaya in Bhubaneswar and also attended Karanjia College in Mayurbhanj. Parida trained in performing arts and used that grounding to build a career spanning theatre, jatra and regional cinema.
Career
Parida made his film debut in the Odia movie Paka Kambal Pot Chhata (1986) and rose to wider notice with the Bengali film Sagar (1987). Over the course of his career he appeared in more than 100 Odia and Bengali films, frequently cast in villainous parts. Notable screen credits mentioned include Suna Bhauja (1994), Singha Bahini (1998) and Mental (2014).
Alongside his film work, Parida was active in jatra, a popular form of folk theatre in eastern India. He directed jatra productions, with Bhanga Aaina (1991) listed among his directing credits, and earned recognition for strong portrayals of antagonistic characters on the folk stage as well as in cinema.
His work brought him state-level recognition; among the honours recorded are the Odisha State Film Award and the Abhinandia Puraskar.
Public profile
Parida was known for a distinctive presence as a character actor and for roles that leaned toward the negative. One of his dialogues achieved viral recognition on social media and became a meme. He worked across Bengali and Odia-language projects and remained a visible figure in regional performing arts circles.
Personal life
Raimohan Parida was married to Ranjita Parida and was a father of two daughters. He stood approximately 168 cm tall and had brown eyes and hair. His zodiac sign was Cancer and he held Indian nationality.
Death
Raimohan Parida died on 24 June 2022 at his residence in Prachi Vihar, Bhubaneswar, Odisha. He was 58 years old at the time of his death. Media reports cited in available records state the cause of death as suicide (alleged). Following his death, his body was taken to Capital Hospital in Bhubaneswar for post-mortem. The state’s chief minister expressed public condolences, noting Parida’s contributions to drama, jatra and film.
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At the time of the reports, the actor’s passing prompted responses from political and cultural figures in Odisha and coverage in regional media. His body of work across stage and screen continues to be noted in recollections of his career.
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Recent Work
Film credit mentioned among his later works
2014Jatra directed by Parida
1991Career Highlights
- Debuted in Odia cinema with Paka Kambal Pot Chhata (1986)
- Noticed for the Bengali film Sagar (1987)
- Acted in over 100 Odia and Bengali films
- Directed jatra production Bhanga Aaina (1991)
- Recipient of the Odisha State Film Award and the Abhinandia Puraskar
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