Manimala Devi

Manimala Devi (19 June 1931 – 16 June 2016)^[1] was an Indian Odia film actress.^[2] Devi was born in the Bilibasi village of Cuttack, and stepped into the film world at the age of nine.^[3] She never went to school. In 1945 she started to act in the Annapurna theatre of Cuttack.

Manimala Devi
Born	(1931-06-19)19 June 1931 Balibishi, Cuttack
Died	16 June 2016(2016-06-16) (aged 84) Bhubaneswar
Nationality	Indian
Years active	1960–1990
Known for	Actress
Children	Shankar Ghosh

The films in which Devi acted, including her first film, Shri Lokanath,^[4] received national awards.^[5] 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^[6]
• Shree Lokanath, 1960

Awards

• Kabisamrat Upendra Bhanja Award : 2008^[7][8]
• Jayadev Award: 2000^[9]
• Guru Kelucharana Mohapatra Award: 1999^[10][11]
• Odisha Sangeeta Nataka Academy Award : 1987 (Lifelong achievement Award))‌^[12]