Bhubaneswar: Ollywood fraternity and people across the aisle paid tearful homage to veteran Odia actor Bijay Mohanty at Utkal Sangeet Mahavidyalay in Bhubaneswar on Tuesday. Thereafter Mohanty's mortal remains were taken to Satyanagar crematorium where he was laid to rest.
Bijay Mohanty passed away at the age of 70 on Monday evening in a private hospital in Bhubaneswar. He was in a bedridden condition and was undergoing treatment in Hyderabad after a cardiac arrest in May 2020. Mohanty was also suffering from diabetes-related disorders and had undergone surgery.
The illustrious actor is survived by his wife Tandra Ray and daughter Jasmine.
Tuesday morning his mortal remains were first brought to his residence in Bomikhal, where all his kin and neighbours paid tribute to the departed soul.
Body of the versatile actor was taken to the Utkal Sangeet Mahavidyalay for public 'darshan'. He was accorded full state honours for his lifelong contribution to Odia arts.
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Despite a clamped lockdown in the capital, fans, well-wishers and noted personalities from all walks of life reached the institute to have a last glimpse of the actor who had shaped Odia film industry with his timeless acting.
Bhubaneswar MP, Aparajita Sarangi reached Sangeet Mahavidyalay and laid a wreath on the late actor. She expressed her condolence to the grief-stricken family of the deceased. "I recently met him in the hospital and had a conversation with him. Mohanty was happy that he had finally returned to his state" Sarangi said.
Actor Raimohan Parida paid his last tribute to Mohanty and said, "For me, he is my teacher. I have learned acting under his guidance in Sangeet Mahavidyalay. We both have shared screen in more than 15 movies. I will always cherish the movements we spent together."
Actor Sabyasachi Mishra said, "He was an entire acting school in himself. An actor with his stature is rare to find."
Ranjan Satapathi, Creative Head of Odisha Television in his condolence message said, "We both were part of 'Golmal Love' movie. I never thought it would be his last movie. His departure is an irreparable void for the cine industry. He was not a man but an institution in himself."
(Edited By Suryakant Jena)
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