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{{Short description|Indian ( | {{Short description|Indian actor (born 1995)}} | ||
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|birth_place = [[Jagatsinghpur district|Daraba]], [[Odisha]], India | |birth_place = [[Jagatsinghpur district|Daraba]], [[Odisha]], India | ||
|yearsactive = | |yearsactive = 1960–1994 | ||
|occupation = [[Actor]], | |occupation = [[Actor]], | ||
|spouse = Hemalatha Swain | |spouse = Hemalatha Swain | ||
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'''Dukhiram Swain''' (died 18 January 1995) was an Indian film and television actor. He was one of the most popular villains in [[Odia cinema]] and played a variety of roles most notably as the antagonist in many Odia films and various roles in television serials. He was considered to be one amongst the club of natural actors. He | '''Dukhiram Swain''' (died 18 January 1995) was an Indian film and television actor.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Actor Dukhiram Swain Biography, News, Photos, Videos |url=https://nettv4u.com/celebrity/odia/actor/dukhiram-swain |access-date=2023-11-12 |website=nettv4u |language=en}}</ref> He was one of the most popular villains in [[Odia cinema]] and played a variety of roles most notably as the antagonist in many Odia films and various roles in television serials.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gomes |first=Eric Joseph |date=2023-04-21 |title=Dukhiram Swain Biography: Birthday, Early Life, Career, Awards, Personal Life |url=https://www.eduvast.com/biography/dukhiram-swain/ |access-date=2023-11-12 |website=Eduvast |language=en-US}}</ref> He was considered to be one amongst the club of natural actors.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-10-23 |title=Theatre in Odisha & Anant Mahapatra |url=https://orissadiary.com/theatre-odisha-anant-mahapatra/ |access-date=2023-11-12 |website=Odisha Diary |language=en-US}}</ref> He won the [[National Film Award]] for [[Shesha Shrabana]] (1976), the [[Orissa State Film Awards|Orissa State Film Award for Best Supporting Actor]] and several "Best Villain" awards from State Film Awards and the Odisha Sangeet Natak Akademi. He was honoured with the Jayadeva Purashkar of [[Odisha]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://orissa.gov.in/e-magazine/orissaannualreference/OR-Annual-2009/pdf/102-106.pdf|title=Orissa Sangeet Natak Akademi Award Winners|publisher=Orissa.gov.in|accessdate=13 December 2011}}</ref> | ||
==Life and career== | ==Life and career== | ||
Late Dukhiram Swain was born in Daraba, [[Jagatsinghpur district]], [[Odisha]]. He was a linguist and could speak several languages fluently. He started his acting Career from [[Annapurna Theatre]] ([[Cuttack]] ). His first movie was [[Sri Lokenath]] (1960). He was mostly offered negative roles and over the years he developed a cult status in this genre of acting. On contrary to the villainous characters he portrayed in his films, he was very social & generous and was also member of various organizations. [[Matira Manisha]], [[Jajabara]], [[Shesha Shrabana]], [[Phula Chandana]], [[Paradeshi Chadhei]] and [[Rana Bhumi]] are some of his most notable films. He has acted almost all kinds of roles ranging from [[hero]], [[villain]], [[comedian]], [[character roles]] etc. | Late Dukhiram Swain was born in Daraba, [[Jagatsinghpur district]], [[Odisha]]. He was a linguist and could speak several languages fluently. He started his acting Career from [[Annapurna Theatre]] ([[Cuttack]] ). His first movie was [[Sri Lokenath]] (1960). He was mostly offered negative roles and over the years he developed a cult status in this genre of acting. On contrary to the villainous characters he portrayed in his films, he was very social & generous and was also member of various organizations. [[Matira Manisha]], [[Jajabara]], [[Shesha Shrabana]], [[Phula Chandana]], [[Paradeshi Chadhei]] and [[Rana Bhumi]] are some of his most notable films. He has acted almost all kinds of roles ranging from [[hero]], [[villain]], [[comedian]], [[character roles]] etc. | ||
<ref>{{cite news|url=http://newindianexpress.com/magazine/article127949.ece | <ref>{{cite news |url=http://newindianexpress.com/magazine/article127949.ece |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131006033955/http://newindianexpress.com/magazine/article127949.ece |url-status=dead |archive-date=6 October 2013 |title=The versatility in villainy |accessdate=3 October 2013 |newspaper=Indian Express |date=15 May 2012 |author=Kasturi Ray}}</ref> | ||
==Awards and honours== | ==Awards and honours== | ||
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* [[Jor Jar Mulak Tar]] (1986) As Rudra Narayan | * [[Jor Jar Mulak Tar]] (1986) As Rudra Narayan | ||
* [[Phula Chandana]] (1986) | * [[Phula Chandana]] (1986) | ||
* [[Grihalakshmi]] (1985) As Ashok's father | * [[Grihalakshmi (1985 film)|Grihalakshmi]] (1985) As Ashok's father | ||
* [[Chaka Bhaunri]] (1985) | * [[Chaka Bhaunri]] (1985) | ||
* [[Hakim Babu]] (1985) | * [[Hakim Babu]] (1985) | ||
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==Personal life== | ==Personal life== | ||
{{unreferenced section|date=January 2019}} | {{unreferenced|section|date=January 2019}} | ||
He was married to the late Mrs. Hemalata Swain. He is survived by two sons, Mr. Akash Kumar Swain ([[Jagatsinghpur]]), Mr. Prithiviraj Swain ([[Cuttack]]) and one daughter, Mrs. Dharitri (Swain) Das (the marriage was to Mr. Nimain Charana Das and was settled in [[Bolangir]]). He is survived, as well, by three grandchildren from his daughter's side, Mrs. Pragyan Paramita Das (the marriage was to Mr. Dhrutiman Das and was settled in [[Bangalore]]), Ms. Prachi Sucharita Das ([[Bhubaneswar]]), and Mr. Niroopkanti Das ([[Patnagarh]]). | He was married to the late Mrs. Hemalata Swain. He is survived by two sons, Mr. Akash Kumar Swain ([[Jagatsinghpur]]), Mr. Prithiviraj Swain ([[Cuttack]]) and one daughter, Mrs. Dharitri (Swain) Das (the marriage was to Mr. Nimain Charana Das and was settled in [[Bolangir]]). He is survived, as well, by three grandchildren from his daughter's side, Mrs. Pragyan Paramita Das (the marriage was to Mr. Dhrutiman Das and was settled in [[Bangalore]]), Ms. Prachi Sucharita Das ([[Bhubaneswar]]), and Mr. Niroopkanti Das ([[Patnagarh]]). | ||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
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* [http://www.people.theiapolis.com/actor-IDSA/dukhiram-swain/]{{dead link|date=December 2016 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} | * [http://www.people.theiapolis.com/actor-IDSA/dukhiram-swain/]{{dead link|date=December 2016 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} | ||
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20120425032041/http://www.movies.kngine.com/person.ashx?id=IA%3A3368991] | * [https://web.archive.org/web/20120425032041/http://www.movies.kngine.com/person.ashx?id=IA%3A3368991] | ||
* [http://newindianexpress.com/magazine/article127949.ece] [[The New Indian Express]] 8 November 2009 The versatility in villainy By Kasturi Ray | * [https://web.archive.org/web/20131006033955/http://newindianexpress.com/magazine/article127949.ece] [[The New Indian Express]] 8 November 2009 The versatility in villainy By Kasturi Ray | ||
* [http://www.orissacinema.com/history/the-jayadev-awards.html] Jayadev Awards 13- Dukhiram Swain, Actor (posthumous) (1994) | * [http://www.orissacinema.com/history/the-jayadev-awards.html] Jayadev Awards 13- Dukhiram Swain, Actor (posthumous) (1994) | ||
* [http://chalachitra.in/award/orissa-state-film-award-winners/] ORISSA STATE FILM AWARD WINNERS – 1987 12 Best Supporting Actor : Sri Dukhiram Swain(Bhulihuena) | * [http://chalachitra.in/award/orissa-state-film-award-winners/] ORISSA STATE FILM AWARD WINNERS – 1987 12 Best Supporting Actor : Sri Dukhiram Swain(Bhulihuena) | ||
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20101218125358/http://www.hindu.com/2010/12/13/stories/2010121351820200.htm] ''[[The Hindu]]'' Monday, 13 December 2010 actor and director Ram Chandra Paratihari took the Dukhiram Swain Award at State-level Amateur Drama Festival | * [https://web.archive.org/web/20101218125358/http://www.hindu.com/2010/12/13/stories/2010121351820200.htm] ''[[The Hindu]]'' Monday, 13 December 2010 actor and director Ram Chandra Paratihari took the Dukhiram Swain Award at State-level Amateur Drama Festival | ||
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[[Category:People from Cuttack]] | [[Category:People from Cuttack]] | ||
[[Category:Male actors in Odia cinema]] | [[Category:Male actors in Odia cinema]] | ||
Latest revision as of 04:51, 17 October 2025
Dukhiram Swain | |
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| Born | Unknown |
| Died | January 18, 1995 |
| Occupation | Actor, |
| Years active | 1960–1994 |
| Spouse(s) | Hemalatha Swain |
Dukhiram Swain (died 18 January 1995) was an Indian film and television actor.[1] He was one of the most popular villains in Odia cinema and played a variety of roles most notably as the antagonist in many Odia films and various roles in television serials.[2] He was considered to be one amongst the club of natural actors.[3] He won the National Film Award for Shesha Shrabana (1976), the Orissa State Film Award for Best Supporting Actor and several "Best Villain" awards from State Film Awards and the Odisha Sangeet Natak Akademi. He was honoured with the Jayadeva Purashkar of Odisha.[4]
Life and career[edit | edit source]
Late Dukhiram Swain was born in Daraba, Jagatsinghpur district, Odisha. He was a linguist and could speak several languages fluently. He started his acting Career from Annapurna Theatre (Cuttack ). His first movie was Sri Lokenath (1960). He was mostly offered negative roles and over the years he developed a cult status in this genre of acting. On contrary to the villainous characters he portrayed in his films, he was very social & generous and was also member of various organizations. Matira Manisha, Jajabara, Shesha Shrabana, Phula Chandana, Paradeshi Chadhei and Rana Bhumi are some of his most notable films. He has acted almost all kinds of roles ranging from hero, villain, comedian, character roles etc. [5]
Awards and honours[edit | edit source]
- He was honoured with Orissa Sangeet Nataka Akademi Award for the Year 1984-85 in the Acting category.[6]
- He was honoured with Orissa State Film Award for Best Supporting Actor : Bhulihuena in 1987.
- He was honoured with the Jayadev Award (1994) for outstanding contribution to the growth and development of Oriya cinema.
Filmography[edit | edit source]
- Lakhe Siba Puji Paichi Pua (1997)
- Rana Bhumi (1995) As Pradhan
- Akuha Katha (1994)
- Rakhile Siba Mariba Kie (1994)
- Sagar Ganga (1994) As Bhabhani Rai
- Suna Bhauja (1994)
- Bhagya Hate Doro (1993) As Mahendra
- Dadagiri (1993) As S.P. Abinash
- Anti Churi Tanti Kate (1992)
- Ghara Mora Swarga (1992)
- Maa Jahara Saha (1992) As Nishakar
- To Binu Anya Gati Nahin (1991) As Satura
- Udandi Seeta as Police Inspector
- Ama Ghara Ama Sansar (1991)
- Bastra Haran (1991) As Magistrate/ Abhijit's father
- Kapala Likhana (1991)
- Drishti, 1990
- Chakadola Karuchi Leela (1990)
- Daiba Daudi (1990) as Jailor/Bobby's father
- Hisab Kariba Kalia (1990) As Chowdhury
- Maa Mate Shakti De (1990)
- Paradeshi Chadhei (1990)
- Asuchi Mo Kalia Suna (1989)
- Pratisodha Aparadh Nuhen (1989)
- Sasti (1989)
- Jahaku Rakhibe Ananta (1989) As Jagdish Rai
- Kanyadaan (1988) As Kailash Chowdhury
- Pua Moro Kala Thakura (1988)
- Akashara Aakhi (1987)
- Chaka Aakhi Sabu Dekhuchi (1987)
- Jor Jar Mulak Tar (1986) As Rudra Narayan
- Phula Chandana (1986)
- Grihalakshmi (1985) As Ashok's father
- Chaka Bhaunri (1985)
- Hakim Babu (1985)
- Mamata Mage Mula (1985)
- Samay Bada Balwan (1985)As D. J.
- School Master (1985)
- Dora (1984) As Wine vendor
- Swapna Sagara (1983) As Sardar
- Batasi Jhada (1981)
- Bilwa Mangala (1981)
- Sei Sura (1981)
- Balidan (1978)
- Jhilmil (1978)
- Saakhi Gopinath (1978)
- Shesha Shrabana (1976) As Nidhi Misra
- Jajabara (1975) As Rashbihari Samantrai
- Adina Megha (1970)
- Matira Manisha (1966) As Hari Mishra
- Sri Lokenath (1960)
Photo gallery[edit | edit source]
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Personal life[edit | edit source]
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He was married to the late Mrs. Hemalata Swain. He is survived by two sons, Mr. Akash Kumar Swain (Jagatsinghpur), Mr. Prithiviraj Swain (Cuttack) and one daughter, Mrs. Dharitri (Swain) Das (the marriage was to Mr. Nimain Charana Das and was settled in Bolangir). He is survived, as well, by three grandchildren from his daughter's side, Mrs. Pragyan Paramita Das (the marriage was to Mr. Dhrutiman Das and was settled in Bangalore), Ms. Prachi Sucharita Das (Bhubaneswar), and Mr. Niroopkanti Das (Patnagarh).
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Actor Dukhiram Swain Biography, News, Photos, Videos". nettv4u. Retrieved 12 November 2023.
- ↑ Gomes, Eric Joseph (21 April 2023). "Dukhiram Swain Biography: Birthday, Early Life, Career, Awards, Personal Life". Eduvast. Retrieved 12 November 2023.
- ↑ "Theatre in Odisha & Anant Mahapatra". Odisha Diary. 23 October 2019. Retrieved 12 November 2023.
- ↑ "Orissa Sangeet Natak Akademi Award Winners" (PDF). Orissa.gov.in. Retrieved 13 December 2011.
- ↑ Kasturi Ray (15 May 2012). "The versatility in villainy". Indian Express. Archived from the original on 6 October 2013. Retrieved 3 October 2013.
- ↑ "Orissa Sangeet Natak Akademi Award Winners" (PDF). Orissa.gov.in. Retrieved 13 December 2011.
External links[edit | edit source]
- Dukhiram Swain on IMDb
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- [5] The New Indian Express 8 November 2009 The versatility in villainy By Kasturi Ray
- [6] Jayadev Awards 13- Dukhiram Swain, Actor (posthumous) (1994)
- [7] ORISSA STATE FILM AWARD WINNERS – 1987 12 Best Supporting Actor : Sri Dukhiram Swain(Bhulihuena)
- [8] The Hindu Monday, 13 December 2010 actor and director Ram Chandra Paratihari took the Dukhiram Swain Award at State-level Amateur Drama Festival