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Pintu Nanda
Indian actor (1977–2023) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Pintu Nanda ([piɳʈu nɔnd̪ɔ] ⓘ; 7 July 1977 – 1 March 2023) was an Indian film and television actor from Odisha.[1]
He started his career through an Odia daily soap opera on DD Odia.[2][3]
Later in 1996, Nanda debuted in Ollywood through the film Koili.[4] He appeared in more than 115 Odia movies in various roles as hero, villain, character artist and comedian.[5][6] Some of his popular films include Dosti, Haata Dhari Chaaluthaa, Rumku Jhumana, Wrong Number, and Prema Rutu Asilare.[7]
Apart from television and movies, Nanda appeared in some popular Odia album songs. One of his famous Odia albums was E Gaura Kana Khauchu.[8]
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Early life and family
Nanda was born on 7 July 1977, to Ashok Kumar Nanda and Kantilata Nanda, in Jagatsinghpur, Odisha.[9]
His elder brother Abhiram Nanda is a popular flute player in Odisha.[10]
After completing his education from SK Academy in Jagatsinghpur, Pintu studied in Delhi.
His elder son's name is Shreyansh Nanda; he is studying in Shimla. His younger one's name is Ishan; he joined politics as a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader.
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Personal life and death
Nanda died at a hospital in Hyderabad, on 1 March 2023, at the age of 45.[11][12] He was suffering from cirrhosis of the liver.[13][14]
Filmography
Odia films
Television
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Awards
- 2005: Odisha State Film Awards as best comedian for Wrong Number[8]
- 2006: Odisha State Film Awards as best comedian for Prema Rutu Asilare
- 2014: Best Actor in Comic Role by Tarang Cine Awards for Deewana Deewani
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