About Barsha Patnaik
Barsha Patnaik was an Indian film actor and iT professional, known for Cinema of Odisha.
Barsha Patnaik (née Nayak) is an Indian actress, born in Paradip, Odisha. She works in Odia cinema industry. Her debut film was Tulasi Apa. Debut film earned her success as she was awarded Best actress in 27th Odisha State Film Awards presented by the Government of Odisha.
Career Barsha got her first film 'Tulasi Apa' directed by Amiya Patnaik after giving audition, while she was working for an IT Company in Hyderabad in 2015. The film is based on the life of social activist and Padma Shri awardee Tulasi Munda. 'Tulasi Apa' was screened in International Film Festival of India (IFFI), 21st Kolkata International Film Festival, 8th Bengaluru International Film Festival, International Film Festival of Shimla (IFFS) and 8th Nasik International Film Festival in India and outside of India at Tehran Jasmine International Film Festival in Ramsar, Iran. But the film was released in theatres on 19 May 2017. This film has become the first Odia feature film to be featured on Amazon Prime World Wide.
Filmography
Year Film Role Ref 2017 Tulasi Apa Tulasi Munda 2022 Pratikshya Kalyani
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Who was Barsha Patnaik?
Indian actress
When was Barsha Patnaik born?
Barsha Patnaik was born in Paradip.
What was Barsha Patnaik's occupation?
Barsha Patnaik was a film actor and iT professional.
What was Barsha Patnaik known for?
Barsha Patnaik was known for Cinema of Odisha.
What nationality was Barsha Patnaik?
Barsha Patnaik was Indian.
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