Veteran Odia movie actress Jharana Das died at her residence right here, household sources stated on Friday.

She was 77.

Das, a winner of the state authorities’s prestigious ‘Jaydev Puraskar’ for her lifetime contribution to Odia movie trade, was affected by outdated age-related aliment. She died on Thursday night time, the household sources stated.

President Droupadi Murmu, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik and Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan condoled the dying of Das.

”Saddened to know concerning the demise of legendary Odia actress Jharana Das. She will all the time be remembered for her excellent contribution to Odia movie trade. My deepest condolences to the household and her admirers,” the president tweeted.

Patnaik introduced that the final rites of Das will likely be carried out with full state honours.

”Her impactful efficiency on stage and movie will all the time be remembered. May her soul relaxation in peace and my condolence to the bereaved household,” Patnaik stated in a press release.

Pradhan additionally condoled Das’s demise.

Family sources stated the mortal stays will likely be cremated at Gorakabar in Cuttack.

Born in 1945, Das began her appearing profession within the 60s and gained a number of accolades for her sensible efficiency in landmark movies like ‘Shree Jagannath’, ‘Nari’, ‘Adinamegha’, ‘Hisabnikas’, ‘Pujafula’, ‘Amadabata’, ‘Abhinetri’, ‘Malajanha’ and ‘Heera Nella’.

Das had additionally labored as a toddler artist and announcer with All India Radio (AIR), Cuttack. She had additionally labored as an assistant station director of Doordarshan in Cuttack. Her route within the biographical documentary on former Odisha chief minister Harekrushna Mahtab was lauded by many.

Das was additionally a educated classical dancer. She was additionally honoured with Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra Award for lifetime achievement in 2016.

Odisha Cine Artistes’ Association secretary, Sritam Das described her as a down-to-earth and really amiable particular person.

”She began appearing when there have been restrictions for ladies to behave on stage and movies. She overcame all hurdles and took her profession as an artist to an amazing peak,” he stated.

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