Atal Bihari Panda
Atal Bihari Panda | |
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Panda receiving 26th Odisha State Film Award for Best Actor in 2014 | |
| Born | 1928 or 1929 |
| Died | 5 June 2021 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, playwright |
| Years active | 1944–2012 as stage artist 2013–2020 as film actor |
| Known for | Film actor and plays |
| Notable work | Sala Budha, Aadim Vichar |
Atal Bihari Panda (1928/9 – 5 June 2021) was an Indian actor, playwright and lyricist, known for his works in Sambalpuri odia Cinema. He was the recipient of numerous awards, including two back-to-back Odisha State Film Awards for best actor. His debut in films came at an age of 83 years. Before his debut as an actor in films, he had already written 60 plays. He also wrote lyrics in many Sambalpuri songs.