Manimala

Manimala Devi (19 June 1931 – 16 June 2016) was an Indian Odia film actress. Devi was born in the Bilibasi village of Cuttack, and stepped into the film world at the age of nine. She never went to school. In 1945 she started to act in the Annapurna theatre of Cuttack.

The films in which Devi acted, including her first film, Shri Lokanath, received national awards. Audiences especially enjoyed the performances she shared with Samuel Sahoo.

Dramas Chandaluni Janaki Chasha Jhia Kala Pahada Mukti Konark Shree Jayadev

Films Andha Diganta, 1990 Kichi Smruti Kichi Anubhuti, 1989 Nishiddha Swapna, 1988 Klanta Aparanha, 1985 Maya Miriga, 1984 Niraba Jhada, 1984 Kie Kahara, 1967 Bhai Bhauja, 1967 Kaa, 1966 Malajanha, 1965 Abhinetri, 1965 Jeevansathi, 1963 Lakshmi, 1962 Shree Lokanath, 1960

Awards Kabisamrat Upendra Bhanja Award : 2008 Jayadev Award: 2000 Guru Kelucharana Mohapatra Award: 1999 Odisha Sangeeta Nataka Academy Award : 1987 (Lifelong achievement Award))‌