Sidhant Mohapatra

Sidhant Mohapatra (Odia: ସିଦ୍ଧାନ୍ତ ମହାପାତ୍ର); born 4 May 1966,[2] known popularly as Munna Bhai, is an Indian film, television personality and politician who works predominantly in Odia films.

Sidhant Mohapatra
Mohapatra speaking at the Odisha State Film Awards 2014
Member of the Indian Parliament
for Berhampur
In office
2009–2019
Preceded byChandra Sekhar Sahu
Succeeded byChandra Sekhar Sahu
Personal details
Born
Gyana Ranjan Mohapatra

(1966-05-04) 4 May 1966
Brahmapur, Odisha, India
Political partyBJD
Spouse
​
​
(m. 1998; div. 2002)​
[1]
Sanjeeta Mishra (Mama)
​
​
(m. 2004)​
Children2
Parents
  • Dr. Manmohan Mohapatra (father)
  • Dr. Kanak Mohapatra (mother)
EducationB.Com, PGDM
Alma mater
ProfessionActor, Politician
NicknameMunna

Early and Personal Life

Sidhant was born as Gyana Ranjan Mohapatra in Brahmapur, Odisha to Dr. Kanak & Dr. Manmohan Mohapatra. He completed his early education from St. Vincent's Convent School, Brahmapur and did his higher secondary and graduation in commerce from Dharanidhar Autonomous College, Keonjhar. He completed his Post Graduate Diploma in Marketing from Institute of Marketing and Management, New Delhi in 1989.[3] While starting his career in movies he changed his name to Sidhant legally.

He was married to Bengali and Odia actress Rachana Banerjee. They got divorce in the year 2002 at a family court in Cuttack. He is now married to former actress Sanjeeta Mishra, popularly known as Mama Mishra.

Sidhant have a son, Sai Samarth and a daughter named Saisiddhi with his wife Sanjeeta.

Career

Acting

His debut film, Shradhanjali, starred Lekha Nanda as the female lead came in 1993. He has acted more than 150 Odia and Bengali films. He has also seen in supporting role in Sisir Mishra's hindi movie Assema.[4]

Politics

He joined Biju Janata Dal in 2009 and contested as MP from Berhampur constituency in the 2009 "15th Lok Sabha" election, which he won. He won reelection in the 2014 general election by a margin of nearly 100,000 votes amidst stiff competition from UPA and NDA candidates. However, he did not contest in his third bid.[5][6][7]

Filmography
Films[8]
Year Film Role
2023 Shankar- The Destroyer Shankar
Guddu Gangstar Guddu
2022 Pratikshya
Premam Babu Venkatesh Rao
2021 Tandav Narrator
2019 This Is Maya Re Baya
Chhabirani -The Untold Story
2017 Bajrangi
God Father-True Story of a Man
2015 Kehi nuhe Kahara
Raghupati Raghaba Rajaram Raghupati
Kie Daba Takkar Bhavani Paikrai
2014 Sindura Krushna Samantrai
Ganja Ladhei Bira Pratap Singh
Pagala Karichu Tu Bagha
Sangam Kabir Chadhury
Golapi Golapi Love Guru Perm
Akhire Akhire Shiva
2013 Gaddbadd Vicky
Mu Raja Tu Rani ACP Arya Kumar
Hari Om Hari Hari
Prema Sabuthu Balabaan Major karan Panda / Kalia
Mo Duniya Tu Hi Tu
2012 Eka Ekaa- Vision & Meandering Reflections 1 & 2 Omm, a local cable TV operator/Raju, Odia Jatra Musician
2011 Mote Bohu Kari Nei Ja
2010 Don
Swayamsiddha
2009 Suna Chadei Mo Rupa Chadei Bijay
Aseema: Beyond Boundaries Choudhary Lalikant Patnayak
Mukhyamantri Sekhar Das / Banku
2008 Bande Utkala Janani Arun Sadangi
Nei ja re megha mote Ajay
Bhagya Chakra Raju
Chhati Chiri Dele Tu
2007 Dhauli Express
To Pai nebi mu sahe janama
Nari Nuhen Tu Narayani Partha Dash
Kalishankar
Samaya Hatare Dori
2006 Ziddi Arjun
De Maa Shakti De Raju
Rakate Lekhichi Naa Ajay Mahapatra
Rakhi Bandhili Mo Rakhiba Mana Sameer
Shaashu Ghara Chaalijibi Rakesh Rai
Tu Eka Aama Saha Bharasa Manoj
Prema Rutu Asilare
2005 Agni Parikshya Raja
Babu I Love You Jaganath
Bazikar
Bichchu Chhele
Dharma Ra Heba Jay Ajaya Swain
Om Shanti Om Abhimanyu Das
Topae Sindura Di Topa Luha Raju
Tu Mo Akhira Tara Raju
Tate Mo Rana Badal
Swamir Deoa Sindur
2004 Kandhei Akhire Luha Abinash
Rakhle Jadi Se Mariba Kie
Katha Deithili Maa Ku Ajay Patnaik
2003 Pari Mahal
Bahudibe Mo Jaga Balia Balaram / Hari
Je Panche Para Manda Chintu
Rakta Sindura
Sakala Tirtha To Charane
Sata Miccha
Vidhata Akash Das
Nari Akhire Nian
Aeithi Swarga Aeithi Narka Ajay
Matrushakti Satya
2002 Pua Mora Jagata Jita Kanha Choudhury
Dharma Sahile Hela Dipankar
Maa Kande aji Puate Pain
Mana Rahigala Tumari Thare Nanda Nandan Mahapatra
Rahichhi Rahibi Tori Paen
Samaya Kheluchi Chaka Bhaunri
Sei Jhiati Rajesh Mahaptra
Samaya Chaka re Sansar Ratha Amit Rautrai
Sindura Nuhe Khela Ghara Raj Kishor Das
2001 Sindur Niye Khela
Mo Kola To Jhulana Sanjay Mahapatra
Kala Manika Partha
Dharma Debata Chandra Prakash
Baazi Sahsank Das / Himanshu Choudhury
2000 Mo Kanhu Re
Tulashi
1999 Suna Harini Amar Choudhury
Dharma Nikiti Aijay Patnaik / Raja
Ei Akhi Ama Sakhi
Kala Chakra
Katha Kahiba Mo Matha Sindur
Kotikare Gotiye
Krishna Kaberi Nata
Maa Pari Kie Heba Rajesh Das
Paradesi Babu Raju
Pua Bhangi Dela Suna Sansara Raja
Rakhi Bhijigala Akhi Luha re Ajay
Sasu Hathakadi Bhauja Bedi Bikas
Rakata chinhichhi Nijara Kia Ajay
Kie Pochhiba Maa Aakhi Ra Luha Rajendra Das
Sarpanch Babu Arjun Paikrai
Kalki Avatar Rabi
To Aakhi Mo Aaina Amar Choudhury
1998 Bou Deepak
Aie Sangharsha
Putuler Protisodh
Sahara Jaluchi Priyabrata Das
Santana Jitu Mahapatra
Soubhagyabati Akash Choudhury
1997 Ganga Jamuna Raju
Asuchi Mo Kalia Raja
Lakhye siva puji paichhi pua Vicky
Nari Bi Pindhipare Rakta Sindura Rabi
Bapa
Suna Sansara Raju
1996 Laxman Rekha Nilambar Sahu
Pua Mora Bhola Sankara Kumar Rai
Suhaga Sindura Rajesh Choudhury / Raju
Yashoda Sangram
Sakhi Rakhiba Mo Shankha Sindura Saroj
1995 Kula Nandan Subhankar Choudhury
Mani Nageswari Rajesh
Mo Mana Khali Tori Pain Shakti
Rakata Kahiba Kie Kahara Rahul / Raja
Suna Panjuri Ajay
Subhadra Ajay Das
1994 Sakhi Rahila ae Singhaduara Rabi
Rakhile Siba Mariba Kie Abhijeet
Kala Manika Dr. Partha
Bhai Hela Bhagari Rajesh
Rana Bhumi Surya Pradhan
1993 Pathara Khasuchi Bada Deulu
1992 Sradhanjali Bijaya Das
1990 Maa O Mamata

Awards
[9]
Year Award Category Film Result Ref
1998 Odisha State Film Awards Best Actor in Support role Bou Won
2000 Odisha State Film Awards Best Actor Sindura Nuhe Khela Ghara Won
2001 Odisha State Film Awards Best Actor Mo Kola To Jhulana Won
2002 Odisha State Film Awards Best Actor Pua Mora Jagatjita Won
2003 Odisha State Film Awards Best Actor Aethi Swarga Aithi Narka Won
2004 Odisha State Film Awards Best Actor Om Santi Om Won
2005 Odisha State Film Awards Best Actor Shaashu Ghara Chaalijibi Won
2007 Filmfare Awards East Best Actor And Best actor in Negative Role Tu Mo Akhira Tara and Dhauli Express Won [10]
2011 Odisha State Film Awards Best Actor Eka Eka Won

References
  1. "Politician:Mohapatra, Shri Sidhant". oneindia.com. 10 December 2022.
  2. "SIDHANT MOHAPATRA". myneta.info. Retrieved 29 January 2023.
  3. "Detailed Profile: Shri Sidhant Mohapatra". Lok Sabha. Archived from the original on 18 January 2017. Retrieved 16 January 2017.
  4. "Siddhant Mohapatra". www.izeans.com. Archived from the original on 26 September 2008. Retrieved 27 October 2008.
  5. BJD's novel campaign clicks in Berhampur Archived 22 May 2009 at the Wayback Machine
  6. "Breaking News Online: BJD wins 14 Lok Sabha Seats in Orissa; Congress wins 6 Seats, BJP draws Blank". Archived from the original on 6 August 2009.
  7. Siddhanta, four BJP lawmakers join BJD
  8. "Siddhanta Mahapatra". Retrieved 29 January 2023.
  9. "'I am content as an actor'". The New Indian Express.
  10. "The Hindu : Other States / Orissa News : Jayadev Puraskar for Pratihari". 14 February 2009. Archived from the original on 14 February 2009. Retrieved 17 May 2021.
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