'Amada Bata' actress Jharana Das passes away at 82

Late on Thursday night, veteran Odia film Industry actress Jharana Das passed away at her home on Chandi Road in Cuttack, at the age of 82. Das has been afflicted with old age problems for quite some time. Several notable celebrities and fans gathered at her home to offer their respects.

Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik expressed deep condolences over her demise, he wrote on Twitter "People will always remember how powerful Jharana Das was on stage”. "May her soul rest in peace, and please tell the family that I'm sorry for their loss". CM Naveen also said that the well-known actress's last rites will be done with full state honours.

Jharna Das was born in 1945, and began performing as a child with All India Radio, Cuttack. Her fans still think of her sweet voice and the different roles she played. After her time with AIR, Jharana Das continued to bring joy to her fans by acting in movies.


As the tragic news spread, celebrities and fans flocked to her home to offer their condolences. Dilip Hali, a film critic, described her death as a major loss to the Odia film industry.

Jharana Das is well-known for her roles in films such as Amada Bata, Malajanha, Nari, Sri Jagannath, Adina Megha, Abhinetri, and others. She has also appeared in several plays, TV series, and serials. Das also learned Odissi dance under Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra, from whom she earned the 'Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra Award' in 2016.

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