Anubhav Mohanty

Anubhav Mohanty (born 24 December 1981 ) is an Indian actor and social activist who is known for his work majorly in Odia language films. Mohanty has also worked in Bengali films. Mohanty has a large fan following, especially in Odisha.

Film career Anubhav Mohanty started his career by first appearing in Odia music videos before debuting in the Odia cinema in the 2004 film I Love You opposite Namrata Thapa. He had two other releases the same year, Saathire and Barsha My Darling. Afterwards, a number of his films such as Nei Jare Megha Mote (2008), Suna Chadhei Mo Rupa Chadhei (2009), Akashe Ki Ranga Lagila (2009), Abhimanyu (2009), Ama Bhitare Kichhi Achhi (2010), Diwana (2010), Kiese Dakuchhi Kouthi Mate (2011), Balunga Toka (2011), Something Something (2012), Matric Fail (2012), ACP Ranveer (2012), Mo Duniya Tu Hi Tu (2013), Haata Dhari Chaaluthaa (2013), Kehi Jane Bhala Lagere (2013), Something Something 2 (2014), Gapa Hele bi Sata (2015), Agastya (2016), Abhaya (2017), Kabula Barabula (2017), Prem Kumar: Salesman of the year (2018), Love in London (2023), Kuhudi (2024), Karma (2024), and Chardham (2025) were commercially successful.

In 2012, after the success of Balunga Toka, he created his own production house named Vishnupriyaa Arts & Graphics. The movie Something Something was the biggest hit of 2012. Mohanty made his debut in the Bengali film industry with the movie Saathi Amaar opposite Rachana Banerjee in a special appearance.

In 2019, Anubhav Mohanty starred in his most expensive Odia movie, Biju Babu, produced by Nila Madhab Panda, which did not do as well as expected at the box office due to some political controversy.

Political career On 27 April 2013, he joined the regional political party BJD. He was elected to Rajya Sabha uncontested in June 2014 and is the youngest parliamentarian of Rajyasabha. On 23 May 2019, he was elected as the Member of Parliament from Kendrapara (Lok Sabha constituency) by beating the previously elected Baijayant Panda.

Rajya Sabha

2014

Previous MP Previous party Elected MP Elected party Renubala Pradhan BJD Anubhav Mohanty BJD

Lok Sabha

2019

Constituency Turnout Elected member Party Runner-up Party MarginKendrapara72.23 Anubhav MohantyBJDBaijayant PandaBJP152584 2024

30 March 2024, Anubhav Mohanty resigned from the Biju Janata Dal (BJD), citing personal reasons and a desire to continue serving the nation. In his resignation letter to BJD supremo Naveen Patnaik, he mentioned feeling "suffocated over the past four years" within the party. Shortly after, he joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) at the party's headquarters in New Delhi in 1 April 2024, praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership and vision. He stated that his decision was driven by his admiration for Modi's dynamic governance and his belief in the BJP's developmental agenda ahead of the 2024 general elections.

Filmography

All films are in Odia, unless otherwise noted.

Awards and nominations Year Film Award Category Result Ref(s) 2010 Akashe Ki Ranga Lagila Annual Banichitra Cine Awards Best Actor (Male) Abhimanyu Tarang Cine Awards Best Actor (Male) 2011 Akashe Ki Ranga Lagila Odisha State Film Awards Best Actor Diwana Etv Odia Film Awards Best Actor 2012 Balunga Toka Tarang Cine Awards Best Actor (Male) Etv Odia Film Awards Best Actor Lalchand Entertainment Awards Best Actor Odisha Film Fair Awards Best Actor 2013 Something Something Tarang Cine Awards Best Actor (Male) 2014 Haata Dhari Chaaluthaa Filmfare Awards East Best Actor (Male) Mo Duniya Tu Hi Tu 2015 Something Something 2 Tarang Cine Awards Best Actor (Male) 2018 Abhaya Star Entertainer of the Year

Other awards, nominations, and recognitions 2004–05: Rajiv Gandhi Pratibha Samman

Marital Life Mohanty married to Jagruti Shukla in 2025 who is his second wife after divorce from Varsha Priyadarshini whom he married on 8 February 2014.

Mohanty's first marriage faced significant challenges when Priyadarshini filed a domestic violence case against Mohanty in 2020, alleging harassment. In response, Mohanty filed for divorce in July 2020, leading to a highly publicised legal battle. The couple's disputes have been widely reported in the media, including court orders that restricted them from making public comments about each other.

The Orissa High Court ruled in his favour granting him the Decree for divorce and due to the conduct of the wife, denied her permanent alimony.