# Anubhav Mohanty

Anubhav Mohanty (born 24 December 1981) is an Indian actor, politician, film producer, television personality and social activist who is known for his work majorly in Odia language films. Mohanty has also worked in Bengali films. Mohanty has a large fan following, especially in Odisha.

## Movie career

Anubhav Mohanty started his career by first appearing in Odia music videos before debuting in the Odia cinema in the 2004 film I Love You opposite Namrata Thapa. He had two other releases the same year, Saathire and Barsha My Darling. Afterwards, a number of his films such as Nei Jare Megha Mote (2008), Suna Chadhei Mo Rupa Chadhei (2009), Akashe Ki Ranga Lagila (2009), Abhimanyu (2009), Ama Bhitare Kichhi Achhi (2010), Diwana (2010), Kiese Dakuchhi Kouthi Mate (2011), Balunga Toka (2011), Something Something (2012), Matric Fail (2012), ACP Ranveer (2012), Mo Duniya Tu Hi Tu (2013), Haata Dhari Chaaluthaa (2013), Kehi Jane Bhala Lagere (2013), Something Something 2 (2014), Gapa Hele bi Sata (2015), Agastya (2016), Abhaya (2017), Kabula Barabula (2017), Prem Kumar: Salesman of the year (2018) were commercially successful.
In 2012, after the success of Balunga Toka, he created his own production house named Vishnupriyaa Arts & Graphics. The movie Something Something was the biggest hit of 2012. Mohanty made his debut in the Bengali film industry with the movie Saathi Amaar opposite Rachana Banerjee in a special appearance.
In 2019, Anubhav Mohanty starred in his most expensive Odia movie, Biju Babu, produced by Nila Madhab Panda, which did not do as well as expected at the box office due to some political controversy.

## Political career

On 27 April 2013, he joined the regional political party BJD. He was elected to Rajya Sabha uncontested in June 2014 and is the youngest parliamentarian of Rajyasabha. On 23 May 2019, he was elected as the Member of Parliament from Kendrapara (Lok Sabha constituency) by beating the previously elected Baijayant Panda.

### Rajya Sabha
#### 2014

| Previous MP | Previous party | Elected MP | Elected party |
| Renubala Pradhan | BJD | Anubhav Mohanty | BJD |

### Lok Sabha
#### 2019

| Constituency | Turnout | Elected member | Party | Runner-up | Party | Margin |
| Kendrapara | 72.23 | Anubhav Mohanty | BJD | Baijayant Panda | BJP | 152584 |
2024
March 30, 2024, Anubhav Mohanty resigned from the Biju Janata Dal (BJD), citing personal reasons and a desire to continue serving the nation. In his resignation letter to BJD supremo Naveen Patnaik, he mentioned feeling "suffocated over the past four years" within the party. Shortly after, he joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) at the party's headquarters in New Delhi in April 1, 2024, praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership and vision. He stated that his decision was driven by his admiration for Modi's dynamic governance and his belief in the BJP's developmental agenda ahead of the 2024 general elections.

## Filmography

Key :
| † | Denotes film or TV productions that have not yet been released |
* All films are in Odia, unless otherwise noted.
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
| 2004 | I Love You | Sanjay | Debut film |
| 2004 | Topae Sindoora Di Topa Luha | Gourav | |
| 2004 | Saathire | Raju Mahapatra | |
| 2004 | Nayak Nuhen Khalnayak | Akash Mahanty | |
| 2005 | Priya Mo Priya | Raja | |
| 2005 | Barsa My Darling | | |
| 2005 | Prathama Prema | Sandip Mahapatra | |
| 2005 | Arjuna | Arjun Mohanty | |
| 2005 | Premi No.1 | Rohit | |
| 2005 | Saathi Amaar | | Bengali film |
| 2006 | Thank U Bhagban | Jaga / Kalia | Dual role |
| 2006 | Sarthapor | | Bengali film |
| 2006 | Eri Naam Prem | Akash | Bengali film |
| 2006 | Jibon Saathi | | Bengali film |
| 2007 | Mahanayak | Rohit Rai | |
| 2007 | Kalishankar | Shankar | Bengali-Odia film |
| 2007 | To Bina Mo Kahani Adhaa | Arun | |
| 2008 | Dhana Re Rakhibu Sapatha Mora | Shankar | |
| 2008 | Chup Kie Aasuchhi | | |
| 2008 | Mate Ta Love Helare | Akash | |
| 2008 | ''Chatti Chiri Dele Tu'' | Mahaveer | |
| 2008 | Munna-A Love Story | Munna | |
| 2008 | Aa Janhare Lekhiba Naa | Om | |
| 2009 | Nei Jaa Re Megha Mate | Raju / Rahul | |
| 2009 | Suna Chadhei Mo Rupa Chadhei | Raj | 25th film |
| 2009 | Akashe Ki Ranga Lagila | Akash | |
| 2009 | Saata Sure Bandha Ae Jibana | Raj | |
| 2009 | Abhimanyu | Abhimanyu Samanth | |
| 2010 | Don | Shanu | |
| 2010 | Aama Bhitare Kichhi Achhi | Sidharth Rai | |
| 2010 | Mu Kana Ete Kharap | Kanha | |
| 2010 | Deewana | Dilu Patnaik | |
| 2011 | Most Wanted | Baba / Abhaya Mohanty | Dual role |
| 2011 | Kiese Dakuchhi Kouthi Mote | Abhijeet | |
| 2011 | Balunga Toka | Chiku | |
| 2012 | Something Something | Sriram | |
| 2012 | Matric Fail | Chiku | |
| 2012 | ''ACP Ranveer'' | ACP Ranveer Singh | |
| 2013 | Mo Duniya Tu Hi Tu | Hira | |
| 2013 | Haata Dhari Chaaluthaa | Sai | |
| 2013 | Kehi Jane Bhala Lagere | Prince Mahapatra | |
| 2014 | Something Something 2 | Sriram | |
| 2014 | Mental | Romeo | |
| 2015 | Gapa Hele Bi Sata | Akash | |
| 2015 | Jaga Hatare Pagha | Krishna / Jaga | Dual role |
| 2016 | Gote Sua Gote Sari | Lalatendu Barik / Lalua | |
| 2016 | Agastya | Agastya | |
| 2016 | Baby | | |
| 2017 | Abhaya | Abhaya | |
| 2017 | Kabula Barabula | Kabula | 50th Film |
| 2018 | Prem Kumar: Salesman of the Year | Prem Kumar | |
| 2019 | Biju Babu | Babu | |
| 2023 | Love in London | Prem | |
| 2024 | Bigul | | Cameo appearance |
| 2024 | Kuhudi | Anshuman Pattnaik | |
| 2024 | Karma - When Destiny Strikes Back | Amar Pattnaik | |

## Awards and nominations

| Year | Film | Award | Category | Result |
| 2010 | Akashe Ki Ranga Lagila | Annual Banichitra Cine Awards | Best Actor (Male) | Won |
| 2010 | Abhimanyu | Tarang Cine Awards | Best Actor (Male) | Won |
| 2011 | Akashe Ki Ranga Lagila | Odisha State Film Awards | Best Actor | Won |
| 2011 | Diwana | Etv Odia Film Awards | Best Actor | Won |
| 2012 | Balunga Toka | Tarang Cine Awards | Best Actor (Male) | Won |
| 2012 | Balunga Toka | Etv Odia Film Awards | Best Actor | Won |
| 2012 | Balunga Toka | Lalchand Entertainment Awards | Best Actor | Won |
| 2012 | Balunga Toka | Odisha Film Fair Awards | Best Actor | Won |
| 2013 | Something Something | Tarang Cine Awards | Best Actor (Male) | Won |
| 2014 | Haata Dhari Chaaluthaa | Tarang Cine Awards | Best Actor (Male) | Won |
| 2014 | Haata Dhari Chaaluthaa | Filmfare Awards East | Best Actor (Male) | Nominated |
| 2014 | Mo Duniya Tu Hi Tu | Filmfare Awards East | Best Actor (Male) | Nominated |
| 2015 | Something Something 2 | Tarang Cine Awards | Best Actor (Male) | Won |
| 2018 | Abhaya | Tarang Cine Awards | Star Entertainer of the Year | Won |

### Other awards, nominations, and recognitions

* 2004–05: Rajiv Gandhi Pratibha Samman

## Marital Life

Anubhav married actress Varsha Priyadarshini on February 8, 2014, however, their marital life faced significant challenges when Varsha filed a domestic violence case against Anubhav in 2020, alleging harassment. In response, Anubhav filed for divorce in July 2020, leading to a highly publicized legal battle. The couple's disputes have been widely reported in the media, including court orders that restricted them from making public comments about each other.