Veteran Odia actor Mihir Das passes away at 63

Veteran Odia actor Mihir Das passed away today, January 11. He was admitted to a private hospital in Cuttack a month ago after suffering a heart attack. According to reports, he was in a critical state but was responding to treatment at that time. 

Das had been suffering from kidney ailments for the past few years and had to visit the hospital regularly for dialysis.

Sritam Dash, Odia Cine Artists Association Secretary, confirmed Mihir Das’ death and said that he breathed his last while being treated at a private hospital. After his health



condition deteriorated, Das was put on ventilator support.

Born in Baripada in Mayurbhanj district Odisha, Mihir Das made his acting debut in an Odia art film School Master. He was next seen in Mathura Bijay (1979). The veteran actor was given the Best Actor award from the state government for his performance in Laxmi Pratima (1998) and Pheria Mo Suna Bhauni (2005). Later, he received the Best Comedian award for Mu Tate Love Karuchhi (2007).

Mihir Das is survived by his wife Sangita Das and son, Amlan Das, who is also an actor in the Odia film industry.