Prashant Nanda (born 2 May 18) is a Odisha film actor, director, storyteller, lyricist, cover singer and politician. He also served as the Minister of Education of Odisha.
Role in The Film
Prashant Nand has been participating in the Akashwani Children’s World since he was in school. He also acted as a child artist on stage. In one play, Dhir Bishwal and Kabiraj Krishnachandra Tripathi gave him the opportunity to star in the Dasyu Ratnakar film.
Direction in Film Year Wise
- Thukul (2012)
- Jianta Bhuta (2009)
- Om Shanti Om (2002)
- Ghara Sansara (1993)
- Maa (Bengali short story), (192
- Ja Debi Sarba Bhuteshu (1989)
- Nyaya Chakra (1989)
- Lal Pan Bibi (1988)
- Golamgiri (1987)
- Bagula Baguli (1986)
- Paka Kambala Pota Chata (1986)
- Hiranila (1984)
- Dora (1984)
- Jaga Balia (1984)
- Swapna Sagara (1983)
- Hisaba Nikasa (1982)
Awards and Honors
- Jaydev Award (1988)
- Odisha State Film Award
- Best Director, 2011, (Thukul Story)
- Best Director For Om Shanti Om (2004)
- Best Director For Maa o Mamata (1980)
- Best Actor For Gauri (1978)
- Best Actor For Mana Akasha (1975)
- Best Actor For Mamata (1974)
- Bi-scope Award, 2005
- Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra Award – 2018
- Big Boss Award – 2018
- Odisha Filmfare Award, 2015 (Lifetime Achievement Award)
