Samaresh Routray
Samaresh Routray (born 3 July 1979) is a film actor, producer and television personality from Odisha.[1] He is mostly known for the negative roles. He has been awarded as Best Actor In Negative Role many times, including 2 Tarang Cine Awards. He was awarded as Best Actor for NAMARD in 28th Odisha State Film Awards.[2]
Samaresh Routray | |
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| Director: Odiaone Entertainment | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 3 July 1979 Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India |
| Spouse | Premlatha Sahoo (2014.m) |
| Parent | Late Alekha Prasad Routray & Laxmipriya Routray |
| Alma mater | National School of Drama, New Delhi |
| Occupation | Actor, producer |
| Website | www |
Early life
Routray was born in Bhubaneswar, Odisha to Alekha Prasad Routray and Laxmipriya Routray. He is an alumnus of National School of Drama. He has done MBA in HR and Marketing.
Filmography
Routray started his career with a Hindi feature film 23rd March 1931: Shaheed in 2002 where he played the role of Yaspal. After a gap of 4 years he made his debut in Odia film industry with Mo Suna Pua in 2006. Then he did Dhauli Express as a lead, which got the best film award in Odisha State Film Awards.
During the initial days, he worked in the small screen with popular Odia television serials like Uttardayee, Sanskaar, Khara Barsara Khela, Basundhara, and Debi.[3]
In Mukhyamantri, he did an ambitious leader's role and with this film he started portraying villainous roles, which continued in Loafer (2011), Most Wanted, Luchakali (2012) and so on.
Routray has established a music company named Odiaone Entertatinment and a film production house named S3 Movies.[4] He became producer with the Luchakali film in 2012.[5]
He helped the Korean pop band Blackswan in the making of their music video Karma released in May 2023. This music video was shot in Bhubaneswar.[6]
Filmography (Odia)
| Year | Title | Roles |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Niyati | Tiger |
| 2022 | Herogiri | |
| Trusna | ||
| 2021 | Durgatinasini | |
| Kurukshetra | ||
| 2020 | Babu Bhaijan | |
| Adrushyam | ||
| Tike love Tike Twist | ||
| 2017 | Naamard | |
| Love u Jessica | ||
| 2016 | Sweetheart | Double Role (Abdul Rehman, Salim) |
| Hello | ||
| 2015 | Kehi Nuhen Kahara | Rahul Chaudary |
| Ishq Tu Hi Tu | Ahmed | |
| 2014 | Krantidhara | Abhay |
| Haribol Nuhe Tanka Bol | Special Appearance | |
| Akhire Akhire | Kala | |
| 2013 | Hari Om Hari | Ali Khan |
| Nai Separi Kanaka Gori | Ranga | |
| Mu Aashiq Mu Awara | S. P. Samar Patnaik | |
| 2012 | Love Master | Veer Bajrangi |
| Luchakali | Kalidas Patnaik | |
| Thukul | ||
| 2011 | Aain Kanoon | |
| Mane Rahiba E Prema Kahani | Jackie | |
| Katak | Hussein | |
| Criminal | ||
| Chocolate | Doctor | |
| 143 I Love You | MLA Mitu Mohanty | |
| Most Wanted | Mustaq Ali | |
| E Mana Khoje Mana Tie | Som | |
| Loafer | Ronny Rana | |
| 2010 | Diwana | Anup Patanaik |
| Prema Adhei Akshyara | Dina | |
| Bhul Bujhibani Mate | Raj | |
| Sanju Aau Sanjana | Sameer | |
| 2009 | Mukhyamantari | Sidhart Patnaik |
| 2007 | Dhauli Express | Dhauli Das |
| Mo Suna Pua | Binay |
Filmography (Hindi)
- 23rd March 1931: Shaheed (2002)
Television
| Show | Role | Channel | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanskaar | Rahul chowdhary | Etv Odia | 2006-2007 |
| Uttardai | Udit | Odisha TV | 2006-2008 |
| Devi | Ranjit | Tarang TV | 2010-2011 |
| Basundhara | Sameer | DD Odia | 2008-2009 |
| Khara Bharsa ra Khela | Abijeet | DD Odia | 2008-2009 |
| Mu Cinema | Host | Tarang TV | 2013 |
| True Story | Host | MBC TV | 2011 |
| Satya Aprad | Host | Odisha TV | 2014 |
| Ete Bhala Paye Tate | Tarang Plus | 2021 |
Acting Theater
Routray's theater journey comprised some plays such as the following.
| Playname | Director |
|---|---|
| Shakuntala ki anguthi | Ram Gopal Bajaj |
| Ekach pyala | Amal Allana |
| Sheela Shringar | Robin Das |
| Macbeth | John Rosel Brown |
| Othello | M. K. Raina |
| Swapna Katha | K.N Panikkar |
Awards
- 2017
- 28th Odisha State Film Awards - Best Actor In NAMARD Movie.
- 2016
- 7th Tarang Cine Awards - Best Actor In Negative Role "Ishq Tu Hi Tu" Movie.
- Odisha State Film Awards - Best Actor in supporting Role "Ishq Tu Hi Tu" Movie.
- 2011 - 2012
- 3rd Tarang Cine Awards - Best Actor in A Negative Role "Loafer" Movie
- Instant News Entertainment- for Most Wanted Movie
- 6th Showtime Award - for Most Wanted
- LALCHAND ENTERTAINMENT AWARD- Favourite Actor in Negative Role
- CHALACHITRA JAGAT- for Best actor in Negative role Most Wanted Movie.
- 2009 - 2010
- 4th Showtime Oriya Film & TV awards - Best Actor in a Negative role for Sanskaar.
- 2nd Vysya Oriya Film & TV awards - Best Actor in a Negative role for Sanskaar.
- Gurukul Awards – Best Actor in a Negative role for Sanskaar.
- 2008 - 2009
- Amit Awards - Best Actor in a Negative role for Sanskar.
- AB Visual TV Awards - Best Actor in a Supporting Role for Uttardai.
- 2007 - 2008
- Banichitra Award - Special Award for contribution to Oriya television & film Industry
References
- Naik, Jyoti Prakash (10 May 2012). "A day with actor Samaresh Routray". The Times of India. Retrieved 28 January 2022.
- "Odisha 28th state film Awards List | OdiaLive". 27 November 2017. Archived from the original on 17 April 2021. Retrieved 28 January 2022.
- "Etching an identity". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 28 January 2022.
- "As an actor, you should be prepared to do any type of roles: Samaresh". Odia Celebrity. 24 September 2023. Archived from the original on 1 October 2023. Retrieved 1 October 2023.
- "Samaresh steals the show". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 28 January 2022.
- Network, Post News (27 May 2023). "Sriya's Karma winning hearts - OrissaPOST". Odisha News, Odisha Latest news, Odisha Daily - OrissaPOST. Retrieved 4 June 2023.
