Anubhav Mohanty is a prominent figure in the Indian entertainment industry, recognized for his contributions as an actor, film producer, television personality, and political leader. He has made a notable impact in the realm of Odia and Bengali language cinema.
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Wiki/Biography
Anubhav Mohanty was born on Monday, 24 December 1981Cuttack, Odisha, India. His zodiac sign is Capricorn. He completed his higher education in B.A. from Public Administration, at the Shobhit Institute Of Engineering & Technology in 2014. [1]MyNeta
Childhood Photograph of Anubhav Mohanty
Physical Appearance
Height (approx.): 6′ 1″
Weight (approx.): 81 kg
Hair Colour: Black
Eye Colour: Black
Anubhav Mohanty with Actor Salman Khan
Family
Parents & Siblings
Anubhav’s father, Abhaya Kumar Mohanty, is a retired English lecturer at Kandarpur College in Cuttack district while his mother, Madhusmita Mohanty is a homemaker. He has a younger brother, Anuprash Mohanty who is married to Prerna Mohanty and the couple has a daughter, Abhsarika Mohanty.
Anubhav Mohanty with his father Abhaya Kumar Mohanty and brother Anuprash Mohanty
Anubhav Mohanty with his family
Wife & Children
Anubhav married actress Varsha Priyadarshini on 8 February 2014 in Bhubaneshwar, Odisha after a courtship of six years. In July 2020, Anubhav filed a divorce petition in the Delhi High Court which was further transferred to the Family Court in Cuttack, Odisha.
Anubhav Mohanty and Varsha Priyadarshini’s marriage photo
Relationships/Affairs
Anubhav was in a relationship with actress Varsha Priyadarshini for 6 years.
Address
Nandi Sahi, Choudhury Bazar, Cuttack-753001, Odisha, India.
Signature/Autograph
Anubhav Mohanty’s Signature
Career
Film & Television
Anubhav Mohanty began his career by featuring in Odia music videos before making his debut in Odia cinema in 2004 with the film “I Love You,” where he starred alongside Namrata Thapa.
Poster of Anubhav’s debut film- I Love You
In the same year, he also appeared in two other films, “Saathire” and “Barsha My Darling.”
Poster of the film- Saathire
Following this, he went on to act in several successful movies 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), “Hata Dhari Chaaluthaa” (2013), “Kehi Jane Bhala Lagere” (2013), “Something Something 2” (2014), “Gapa Hele bi Sata” (2015), “Agastya” (2016), “Abhaya” (2017), “Kabula Barabula” (2017), and “Prem Kumar: Salesman of the year” (2018), which were all commercially successful. In 2019, he starred in the high-budget Odia film “Biju Babu,” directed by Nila Madhab Panda, which didn’t perform as well as expected at the box office due to some political controversies.
Poster of the film- Biju Babu
In 2012, following the success of “Balunga Toka,” he established his own production company, Vishnupriyaa Arts & Graphics. “Something Something” emerged as the biggest hit of 2012. Anubhav also debuted in the Bengali film industry with “Saathi Amaar,” in which he had a special appearance opposite Rachana Banerjee.
Poster of the film- Something Something
After a few years, he returned to television by participating in the Zee Sarthak reality show “Dadagiri,” which ran successfully for nearly three months and garnered high TRP ratings. However, due to personal reasons, Anubhav Mohanty didn’t continue his involvement in the show for an extended period. He also acted in big-budget films like “Raavan” (2022) and “Love in London” (2023).
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 a Member of Parliament from Kendrapara (Lok Sabha constituency) by beating the previously elected Member of Parliament Baijayant Panda.
Controversies
Allegations of Fake Educational Qualification.
In 2020, The Odisha Congress stated that the MP had submitted a fake educational affidavit before the Election Commission of India. Congress sought answers as to how Anubhav got admission to Kandarpur College when he failed plus two at Christ College. Anubhav had mentioned completing his degree from Shobit Institute of Engineering and Technology, Meerut. However, the HRD Ministry de-recognized the University in 2010. [2]Odisha Bytes
Domestic Violence Case
In September 2020, Varsha Priyadarshini filed a domestic violence case against Anubhav Mohanty under the Protection of Women Against Domestic Violence Act, 2005. Reports suggest that Varsha has sought maintenance in her petition and that Anubhav would harass her after drinking. [3]Odisha News Insight
Awards, Honours, Achievements
- Rajiv Gandhi Pratibha Samman 2004–05.
- Tarang Cine Awards for Best Actor (Male) for the film Abhimanyu in 2010.
- Annual Banichitra Cine Awards for Best Actor (Male) for the film Akashe Ki Ranga Lagila in 2010.
- Odisha State Film Awards for Best Actor for the film Akashe Ki Ranga Lagila in 2011.
- ETV Odia Film Awards for Best Actor for the film Diwana in 2011.
- Tarang Cine Awards for Best Actor (Male) for the film Balunga Toka in 2012.
- ETV Odia Film Awards for Best Actor (Male) for the film Balunga Toka in 2012.
- Lalchand Entertainment Awards for Best Actor (Male) for the film Balunga Toka in 2012.
- Odisha Film Fair Award for Best Actor (Male) for the film Balunga Toka in 2012.
- Tarang Cine Awards for Best Actor (Male) for the film Something Something in 2013.
- Tarang Cine Awards for Best Actor (Male) for the film Haata Dhari Chaaluthaa in 2014.
- Tarang Cine Awards for Best Actor (Male) for the film Something Something 2 in 2015.
- Tarang Cine Awards for Star Entertainer of the Year for the film Abhaya in 2018.
Assets and Properties
Movable Assets
- Cash- Rs 4,00,000
- Deposits in Banks, Financial Institutions and Non-Banking Financial Companies- Rs 6,68,155
- Bonds, Debentures and Shares in companies- Rs 14,97,955
- Motor Vehicles- Rs 60,40,000
- Jewellery- Rs 18,90,000
Immovable Assets
- Non-Agricultural Land- Rs 60,00,000
- Residential Buildings- Rs 12,50,000
Note: The given estimates of movable and immovable assets are according to the year financial year 2017-2018. [4]MyNeta
Salary/Income
Abhinav Mohanty’s income shown in the ITR for the financial year 2017-2018 according to the affidavit submitted to Election Commission is Rs 28,21,852. [5]MyNeta
Net Worth
Anubhav Mohanty’s Net Worth for the financial year 2017-2018 is estimated to be Rs 1 Crore. [6]MyNeta
Favourites
- Food: Mutton Biriyani
- Actor: Salman Khan
Facts/Trivia
- In 2020, Anubhav’s mother filed a complaint with the Purighat police station against Varsha Pardarshini due to her reluctance to leave Nandi Sahi, Anubhav’s family home. [7]Odisha Bytes
- In 2021, the Higher Education Department cancelled the placement of Abhaya Kumar Mohanty as an English Reader following a departmental inquiry on the alleged submission of a fake certificate to get the promotion. [8]Sambad
References
| ↑1, ↑4, ↑5, ↑6 | MyNeta |
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| ↑2 | Odisha Bytes |
| ↑3 | Odisha News Insight |
| ↑7 | Odisha Bytes |
| ↑8 | Sambad |
