Sidhant Mohapatra

Sidhant Mohapatra
Mohapatra speaking at the Odisha State Film Awards 2014
Member of Odisha Legislative Assembly
Assumed office
4 June 2024
ConstituencyDigpahandi
In office
2009–2019
Preceded byChandra Sekhar Sahu
Succeeded byChandra Sekhar Sahu
Personal details
Born
Gyana Ranjan Mohapatra

(1966-05-04) 4 May 1966
Brahmapur, Odisha, India
Political partyBharatiya Janata Party (2024 - Present)
Other political
affiliations
Biju Janata Dal (2009 - 2024)
Spouses
(m. 1994; div. 2004)
    Sanjeeta Mishra
    (m. 2012)
    Education
    Occupation
    • Actor
    • politician
    NicknameMunna

    Sidhant Mohapatra (born 4 May 1966), popularly known as Munna Bhai, is an Indian actor and politician primarily working in Odia cinema, with appearances in Telugu and Tamil films. Known as the "Dynamic Superstar" by his fans for his versatility in acting, comedy, and action, he has acted in over 200 films, with 180 of them in lead roles.

    Mohapatra has won numerous awards, including seven consecutive Odisha State Film Awards from 2000 to 2006, a record for any actor. He has also won five Filmfare Awards East and two National Film Awards, for Kotiye Re Gotiye (2000) and Swayamsiddha (2010). In addition to his acting career, Mohapatra has produced and distributed 120 films through his production company, Omm Divya Vision Home Motion Picture, which he founded in 1992 with actress Divya. He has been featured in Forbes India's Celebrity 100 list, based on his income.