Sudharani Jena (6 February 1942 – 22 August 2023) was an Indian Odia-language actress from Odisha. She started her career in Ollywood in 1961 through Parinam. In 1976 she returned to the Industry through Gapa Hele Bi Sata and was active until 1994.
Sudharani Jena | |
|---|---|
| Born | 6 February 1942 |
| Died | 22 August 2023 (aged 81) |
| Occupation | Actress (Odia) |
| Years active | 1961–1994 |
Early life edit
Sudharani Jena was born on 6 February 1942. She was a gynaecologist by profession.[1] During her medical college days, she had received the best actress award in college drama every year.[2]
Career edit
Jena debuted as a lead actor in Odia film industry through Parinam directed by Biswanath Nayak in 1961.[3] In this movie, she was credited as Geetisudha.[4] After that, she took a break and returned to the industry through Gapa Hele Bi Sata in 1976 in the character of a mother.[5] Later she played various roles in movies like Rama Balarama, Kaveri, Jhiati Sitapari, Sankha Mahuri, Topae Sindura Di Pata Sankha, Bhagya Hate Dori, Gadhi Janile Ghara Sindura, etc.[6][7]
Death edit
Sudharani Jena died on 22 August 2023, at the age of 81.[3][6]
Filmography edit
| Year | Title | Roles | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Parinam | Debuted in Ollywood | |
| 1976 | Gapa Hele Bi Sata | ||
| 1978 | Sankha Mahuri | ||
| Janmadata | |||
| 1980 | Rama Balarama | ||
| 1983 | Kaveri | ||
| Jhiati Sita Pari | |||
| Dekh Khabar Rakh Najar | Mother of Jayant | ||
| 1987 | Jayadev | ||
| 1989 | Topae Sindura Di Pata Sankha | ||
| 1993 | Bhagya Hate Dori | Alaka | |
| 1994 | Gadhi Janile Ghara Sundara | Ranga |
References edit
- ^ "Renowned Odia Actress Sudharani Jena Passes Away | Odisha". OMMCOM NEWS. Bhubaneswar. 23 August 2023. Archived from the original on 23 August 2023. Retrieved 23 August 2023.
- ^ "ଅଭିନେତ୍ରୀ ଡା. ସୁଧାରାଣୀ ଜେନାଙ୍କ ପରଲୋକ". Prameya (in Odia). No. ଭୁବନେଶ୍ୱର. ଭୁବନେଶ୍ୱର. 24 August 2023. Archived from the original on 24 August 2023. Retrieved 24 August 2023.
- ^ a b "Veteran Odia Actor Sudharani Jena Dies". odishabytes. Bhubaneswar. 23 August 2023. Archived from the original on 23 August 2023. Retrieved 23 August 2023.
- ^ "ଆରପାରିରେ ଷାଠିଏ ଦଶକର ନାୟିକା ଡକ୍ଟର ସୁଧାରାଣୀ ଜେନା". Odisha Sambad (in Odia). ଭୁବନେଶ୍ୱର. 23 August 2023. Archived from the original on 24 August 2023. Retrieved 24 August 2023.
- ^ "ଅଭିନେତ୍ରୀ ଡା. ସୁଧାରାଣୀ ଜେନାଙ୍କ ପରଲୋକ, ୭୦ ଦଶକରେ ଅନେକ ଚଳଚ୍ଚିତ୍ରରେ କରିଥିଲେ ଅଭିନୟ". Prameya (in Odia). ଭୁବନେଶ୍ୱର. 24 August 2023. Archived from the original on 24 August 2023. Retrieved 24 August 2023.
- ^ a b "Veteran odia actor Sudharani Jena passes away". Prameya News. Bhubaneswar. 24 August 2023. Archived from the original on 24 August 2023. Retrieved 24 August 2023.
- ^ Jagat, Gulabi (23 August 2023). "अनुभवी ओडिया अभिनेता सुधारानी जेना का निधन". jantaserishta.com (in Hindi). Retrieved 24 August 2023.
