Dukhiram Swain


Dukhiram Swain was an Indian film and television actor. He was one of the most popular villains in Odia cinema and played a variety of roles most notably as the antagonist in many Odia films and various roles in television serials. He was considered to be one amongst the club of natural actors. He won the National Film Award for Shesha Shrabana, the Orissa State Film Award for Best Supporting Actor and several "Best Villain" awards from State Film Awards and the Odisha Sangeet Natak Akademi. He was honoured with the Jayadeva Purashkar of Odisha.

Life and career

Late Dukhiram Swain was born in Daraba, Jagatsinghpur district, Odisha. He was a linguist and could speak several languages fluently. He started his acting Career from Annapurna Theatre. His first movie was Sri Lokenath. He was mostly offered negative roles and over the years he developed a cult status in this genre of acting. On contrary to the villainous characters he portrayed in his films, he was very social & generous and was also member of various organizations. Matira Manisha, Jajabara, Shesha Shrabana, Phula Chandana, Paradeshi Chadhei and Rana Bhumi are some of his most notable films. He has acted almost all kinds of roles ranging from hero, villain, comedian, character roles etc.

Awards and honours

Filmography

  • Lakhe Siba Puji Paichi Pua
  • Rana Bhumi As Pradhan
  • Akuha Katha
  • Rakhile Siba Mariba Kie
  • Sagar Ganga As Bhabhani Rai
  • Suna Bhauja
  • Bhagya Hate Doro As Mahendra
  • Dadagiri As S.P. Abinash
  • Anti Churi Tanti Kate
  • Ghara Mora Swarga
  • Maa Jahara Saha As Nishakar
  • To Binu Anya Gati Nahin As Satura
  • Udandi Seeta as Police Inspector
  • Ama Ghara Ama Sansar
  • Bastra Haran As Magistrate/ Abhijit's father
  • Kapala Likhana
  • Drishti, 1990
  • Chakadola Karuchi Leela
  • Daiba Daudi as Jailor/Bobby's father
  • Hisab Kariba Kalia As Chowdhury
  • Maa Mate Shakti De
  • Paradeshi Chadhei
  • Asuchi Mo Kalia Suna
  • Pratisodha Aparadh Nuhen
  • Sasti
  • Jahaku Rakhibe Ananta As Jagdish Rai
  • Kanyadaan As Kailash Chowdhury
  • Pua Moro Kala Thakura
  • Akashara Aakhi
  • Chaka Aakhi Sabu Dekhuchi
  • Jor Jar Mulak Tar As Rudra Narayan
  • Phula Chandana
  • Grihalakshmi As Ashok's father
  • Chaka Bhaunri
  • Hakim Babu
  • Mamata Mage Mula
  • Samay Bada Balwan As D. J.
  • School Master
  • Dora As Wine vendor
  • Swapna Sagara As Sardar
  • Batasi Jhada
  • Bilwa Mangala
  • Sei Sura
  • Balidan
  • Jhilmil
  • Saakhi Gopinath
  • Shesha Shrabana As Nidhi Misra
  • Jajabara As Rashbihari Samantrai
  • Adina Megha
  • Matira Manisha As Hari Mishra
  • Sri Lokenath

Personal life

He was married to the late Mrs. Hemalata Swain. He is survived by two sons, Mr. Akash Kumar Swain, Mr. Prithiviraj Swain and one daughter, Mrs. Dharitri Das. He is survived, as well, by three grandchildren from his daughter's side, Mrs. Pragyan Paramita Das, Ms. Prachi Sucharita Das, and Mr. Niroopkanti Das.