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Quick Info
Date of birth24 December 1981
Age43 Years
BirthplaceCuttack, Odisha
ProfessionActor, Film Producer, Writer, Politician, Businessman, Social Worker
NationalityIndian
Marital statusMarried
SpouseJagrati Shukla
FamilyFather - Abhaya Kumar Mohanty (Deceased); Mother - Madhusmita Mohanty; Brother - Anuprash Mohanty
Anubhav Mohanty Biography
Anubhav Mohanty is an Indian actor-turned-politician from Cuttack, Odisha. Known for leading roles in Odia cinema, a production house he founded, and a run
Early life and backgroundAnubhav Mohanty was born on 24 December 1981 in Cuttack, Odisha. Raised in the same city he calls home, he attended DAV Public School, Markatnagar, and went on to study at Christ College, Cuttack, where he completed a B.A. in Public Administration in 2004. Later he earned a Master of Arts in Public Administration from ISBM University, Chhattisgarh (2018–2019). He is Indian by nationality and follows Hinduism.
Career
Mohanty began his public life in the entertainment industry. Before films, he worked as a model and appeared in numerous Odia music videos. His feature film debut in Odia cinema came with I Love You (2004), in which he played the role of Sanjay. He also made his Bengali film debut with Saathi Amaar (2005).
Over the next decade he established himself as a leading man in Ollywood, appearing in commercially successful and widely seen films. Notable performances include the role of Akash in Akashe Ki Ranga Lagila (2009) and lead parts in Abhimanyu (2009), Diwana (2010), Balunga Toka (2011), Something Something (2012), Haata Dhari Chaaluthaa (2013), Something Something 2 (2014), Agastya (2016) and Abhaya (2017). His debut I Love You is listed as a box-office hit, and Something Something was one of the early projects released under his own production banner, running strongly at the box office.
Following the success of Balunga Toka (2011) he launched his production company, Vishnupriyaa Arts & Graphics. Something Something (2012) was produced under that banner and became a significant commercial success among younger audiences.
In 2019 Mohanty played the lead in Biju Babu, described as one of the most expensive Odia films, which faced challenges at the box office amid political controversy. Across his film work he has been recognized with multiple regional awards, including Odisha State Film Awards and several Tarang Cine Awards and other honors for best actor and entertainer across the 2010s.
Parallel to his entertainment career, Mohanty moved into politics. He joined the regional party Biju Janata Dal on 27 April 2013. He was elected to the Rajya Sabha in June 2014 as one of the youngest members, and later won the Kendrapara Lok Sabha seat on 23 May 2019. In 2024 he resigned from the BJD and joined the Bharatiya Janata Party.
Public profile
Physically, Mohanty is listed at about 6 feet 1 inch (185 cm) with black hair and eyes. He is often referred to by the nickname Bhau. Beyond acting and politics he has been involved in business and social work, and his public interests include biking, travelling, gardening and music. Mohanty is also described as actively engaged in philanthropy with causes spanning education, healthcare, organ donation and animal welfare.
His career has earned him several industry awards: among them Annual Banichitra Cine Award, multiple Tarang Cine Awards in different years and categories, the Odisha State Film Award for Best Actor and other regional honors. He also received the Rajiv Gandhi Pratibha Samman in 2004–2005.
Personal life
Anubhav Mohanty’s parents are Abhaya Kumar Mohanty (deceased) and Madhusmita Mohanty. He has a brother named Anuprash Mohanty. He has been married twice. His first marriage was to actress Barsha Priyadarshini on 8 February 2014; that marriage ended in divorce on 21 December 2023. He later married Jagrati Shukla on 11 March 2025 in New Delhi.
The profile lists health and lifestyle details he has shared publicly: he has lived with diabetes since adolescence and follows a fitness and gym regimen to manage it. Mohanty has spoken about giving up alcohol and about his devotion to religious practice. He is a noted fan of Salman Khan.
Controversies and legal matters
Mohanty’s personal life has included high-profile disputes. Reported marital disputes with his ex-wife involved mutual legal claims, and in May 2024 a court in Cuttack issued a non-bailable arrest warrant after he missed a hearing related to a domestic violence complaint; that warrant was stayed by the Orissa High Court a few days later. These matters have been part of his public legal record.
Latest updates
In 2024 Mohanty formally changed political affiliation by leaving BJD and joining the BJP. In February 2025 a biography titled Blackbuster to Ballot Box, written and published by his friend Jagrati Shukla, was released, chronicling his journey from film to politics.
Across film, public service and business endeavors, Anubhav Mohanty remains a prominent figure in Odisha’s cultural and political landscape.
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Recent Work
Lead role in one of the most expensive Odia films (2019); faced box-office challenges amid political controversy.
2019Starred in the film that earned him a Tarang Cine Award as Star Entertainer of the Year.
2017Career Highlights
- Debut in Odia cinema with I Love You (2004)
- Founded production house Vishnupriyaa Arts & Graphics after success of Balunga Toka (2011)
- Elected to Rajya Sabha (2014) and later to Lok Sabha from Kendrapara (2019)
- Multiple regional best-actor awards including Odisha State Film Award and several Tarang Cine Awards
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