- Prashanta Nanda
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name = Prashanta Nanda
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birthdate =May 2 ,1947
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yearsactive =1960 -present
occupation =Actor ,Director ,screenplay writer ,lyricist ,playback singer ,politician
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nationalfilmawards=Nau Bau In1960 Prashanta Nanda (born
May 2 [http://ws.ori.nic.in/ola/mlaprofile/profilepage.asp] ,1947 ) is one of the most popularOriya Movie stars in the state ofOrissa inIndia . He served Oriya Film Industry as an actor, director, screenplay writer, and lyricist and even as a playback singer.He was also former Minister of State ofOrissa . [http://www.hindu.com/2007/03/13/stories/2007031310650500.htm] [http://www.orissauncensored.com/InterviewDetail.asp?id=1&nw=1]Life and career
In
1960 , Prasantha Nanda wanNational Award as best actor for the filmNua Bou with his debut film.The name of Prasantha Nanda would always come while dealing withOriya Film Industry . He was present in Oriya films since 1960, but he became super active only after 1976. Nanda served Oriya Film Industry as an actor, director, screenplay writer, and lyricist and even as a playback singer. Such a versatile genius is quite rare in Indian cinema history. Nanda alone carried Oriya films into the national honor list by winning National Awards for three times in 1960, 1966 and 1969 for his acting inNua Bou ,Matir Manisha andAdina Megha .He was
BJP 's senior leader andOrissa stateBJP Vice President and resigned from the primary membership of the party in Augest2007 . [http://www.orissatimes.net/2007/08/crisis-in-orissa-bjp-prashant-nanda.html]Awards & Accreditation
Filmography
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* [http://orissacinema.com/ orissacinema.com]
* [http://www.welcomeorissa.com/oriya_film_industry.php www.welcomeorissa.com profile]
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