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Anubhav Mohanty
Indian actor and former social activist From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Anubhav Mohanty (born 24 December 1981[4]) 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.[5]
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Early Life
Anubhav Mohanty was born on December 24, 1981, in Cuttack, Odisha. His parents are Abhaya Kumar Mohanty and Madhusmita Mohanty. His family also includes his brother, Anuprash Mohanty. He attended D.A.V. Public School in Cuttack. He continued his studies at Christ College in Cuttack. He later in his career, he pursued a Master of Arts in Public Administration from ISBM University, which he completed in 2019.
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Married life
Anubhav Mohanty is married to Jagrati Shukla, whom he wed in a private ceremony in Delhi on March 11, 2025. The couple had been close friends before their marriage and got engaged earlier that month.
Previously, Mohanty was married to fellow Indian Odia actress Varsha Priyadarshini from February 8, 2014 until their divorce was finalized in December 2023. The divorce followed a high-profile, years-long legal battle, during which Varsha had filed a domestic violence case against Anubhav in 2020. Ultimately, the court granted Anubhav the divorce decree.
Anubhav Mohanty does not have any biological children. The long and public legal battle with his ex-wife, Varsha Priyadarshini, included allegations related to their inability to have a child. While he is often seen in photos and videos with a young girl named Abhisarika Mohanty, he has clarified that she is his niece, the daughter of his brother Anuprash Mohanty. He refers to her lovingly as Chickuliii.
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Film career
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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) 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.[6][7]
In 2019, Anubhav Mohanty starred in his most expensive Odia movie, Biju Babu, produced by Nila Madhab Panda,[8] which did not do as well as expected at the box office due to some political controversy.[citation needed]
Political career
On 27 April 2013, he joined the regional political party BJD.[9] He was elected to Rajya Sabha uncontested in June 2014 and is the youngest parliamentarian of Rajyasabha.[10] On 23 May 2019, he was elected as the Member of Parliament from Kendrapara (Lok Sabha constituency) by beating the previously elected Baijayant Panda.[11]
Rajya Sabha
2014
Lok Sabha
2019
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.[13][14] Shortly after, he joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) at the party's headquarters in New Delhi in 1 April 2024,[15] 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.[16]
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Filmography
| † | Denotes film or TV productions that have not yet been released |
- All films are in Odia, unless otherwise noted.
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Awards and nominations
Other awards, nominations, and recognitions
- 2004–05: Rajiv Gandhi Pratibha Samman
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Marital Life
Anubhav mohanty recently married to Jagruti shukla in 2025 who is her 2nd wife after divorce from Varsha Priyadarshini whom he married on 8 February 2014,[45][46] however, their marital life faced significant challenges when Varsha filed a domestic violence case against Anubhav in 2020, alleging harassment.[47][48] In response, Anubhav filed for divorce in July 2020, leading to a highly publicised legal battle.[49][50] The couple's disputes have been widely reported in the media, including court orders that restricted them from making public comments about each other.[51]
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. [52]
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