Aparajita Mohanty Biography

Aparajita Mohanty is a veteran Indian actress and a film producer who mostly appears in Odia and Bengali films. She is also known as the all time charming queen of Odia film industry who has been loved by millions of fans for her outstanding performances in Indian cinema. She has given so many super hit movies within her four-decade-long film career. Also, Mrs Mohanty established her career in Politics.

Early Life

Aparajita Mohanty was born in Sambalpur, Odisha, on 15th May 1965 in a well-educated family to Abdul Aziz Khan and Harapriya Ray. During her childhood, whenever she heard songs on the radio, she started to dance. Maybe it was her early sign to pursue her career in acting. Her parents wanted that she pursued higher studies and make her career by doing a job. Later by seeing her interest in films, they also encouraged her to pursue her career in film.

Film Career

In 1980, Aparajita Mohanty started her acting career with the Odia film named ‘Sita Lava Kusha’. In the same year, she again got a chance to appear in the movie named ‘Ramayan‘.

In 1982, Aparajita appeared in the movie ‘Astaraga’ opposite Uttam Mohanty. Later, she made her back to back appearances in many hit movies like Janani (1983), Pooja Phula (1985), and many others on the hit list. She also acted in several Bengali movies like Salma Sundari, Mayer Kotha etc.

Aparajita, in her film career till now, made more than a hundred films. She worked with several veteran actors like Bijay Mohanty, Ajit Das, Uttam Mohanty, Mihir Das etc., but the reel life chemistry between Uttam and Aparajita was more liked among her fans. 

The actors duo have given a lot of super hit movies by pairing in their film career. They used to be referred as the best reel life couple of the Ollywood industry. As a pairing in reel life some of their superhit movies like Astaraga, Udandi Sita, Phula Chandan, Jor Jar Mulak Tar, Danda Balunga, Laxmana Rekha, Chaka Bhaunri, Josoda, Kala Manika, etc.

Political Career

Apart from acting, Mrs Mohanty has also interested in politics as she was inspired by her grandfather, who was also a politician long ago as the first law minister of the state. In an interview, she shared, once the former chief minister of Odisha Biju Patnaik (Biju Babu) offered her to contest in state politics. But she felt she was not prepared for that, so she declined the offer.

In 2014, she entered politics by joining the national party Indian National Congress (INC). Later, in 2018 February, She joined Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and stood in the Bhubaneswar North MLA seat in the 2019 Assembly election. But the election results didn’t go in her favour, and she got the second position.

Family And Personal Life

Aparajita Mohanty was born on 15 May 1965 in Sambalpur, Odisha. While we are talking about her family, she belongs to a highly qualified and well-established family based in Bhadrak. Her father name is Abdul Aziz Khan, who was a magistrate at Sambalpur district of his time. Her mother name is Harapriya Ray, a daughter of Puri district, and she was a professor. Aparajita’s grandfather name is Abdul Subhan Ali Khan, and he was the first law minister of Odisha. She was brought up in Sambalpur among her three sisters.

Marriage With Uttam Mohanty

Aparajita has more than fifty films with her husband, Uttam Mohanty. They first appeared together in the movie Astaraga in 1982. While sharing the memory about her marriage with Uttam, she said they took almost five years to reach their marriage decision. Finally, Aparajita’s mother agreed with their marriage decision, and they married on 17 May 1987 in Bhubaneswar.

Nowadays, Aparajita lives in Bhubaneswar with her family. She and Uttam Mohanty have a son named Babushan Mohanty. He has also established himself as one of the frontline Ollywood actors and an outstanding playback singer. In 2014, Babushaan got married to Trupti Satapathy and recently, on 6th April, 2021 they had a son named Samarth Mohanty. 

Her Point Of View On Religion

Aparajita’s parents come from two different religions. Her father belongs to Islam, and her mother belongs to the Hindu religion. While in an interview, when Mrs Mohanty was asked which religion she has been following, she answered – 

“Every day, I pray to mother Merry with lightning a candle. Neither I am a Hindu, nor I am a Muslim, nor a Christian. I feel very proud that I was born to this mother and father. Whenever I visit Bhadrak, people of the Hindu community accept me as I am their daughter and people of the Muslim community accept me as I am their daughter. 

It is a rare thing, when my father had died, in one room, Maulana was reading Kouran Sharif, and in another room, a Brahmin did all the 11th day’s Hindu rituals. My parents taught us to give the same value and respect to all the religions and their respected people from our childhood. Even I taught my son also the same”.

Awards And Recognition

• In 1987, Odisha State Film Awards Winner for Best Actress for the movie Phula Chandan.
• In 2009, ETV Oriya, Priya Odia Award for her contribution to Odisha Cinema through outstanding performances.
• Received 14th Swadist Bioscope Award.

Aparajita Mohanty Movies

• 2013 – Daha Balunga
• 2012 – Love Master (Producer)
• 2011 – Mate Bohu Kari Nei Jaa
• 2011 – Loafer
• 2010 – Bhul Bujhibani Mate
• 2010 – Subha Vivaha
• 2010 – Tate Bhala Pauchi Boli
• 2010 – Swayamsiddha
• 2009 – Aila Re Odia Puo
• 2008 – Topae Sindur Di Topa Luha
• 2008 – Hasiba Puni Mo Suna Sansar
• 2008 – Dhanare Rakhibu Sapatha Mora
• 2007 – Samaya Hatare Dori
• 2007 – Dhauli Express
• 2006 – Sasu Ghara Chaalijibi
• 2005 – Sangram ( Bengali )
• 2002 – Dharma Sahile Hela
• 2002 – Samaya Kheluchhi Chaka Bhaunri
• 1999 – Katha Kahiba Mo Matha Sindura
• 1998 – Rupa Gaan Ra Suna Kania
• 1998 – Sahara Jaluchi
• 1998 – Santana
• 1998 – Suna Palinki
• 1997 – Lakhe Siba Puji Paichi Pua
• 1997 – Nari Bi Pindhipare Rakta Sindura
• 1996 – Laxman Rekha
• 1996 – Pua Moro Bhola Shankara
• 1996 – Sakal Tirtha
• 1996 – Suna Pua
• 1996 – Mayer Kotha ( Bengali )
• 1996 – Vasudha
• 1995 – Subhadra
• 1994 – Salma Sundari ( Bengali )
• 1994 – Akuha Katha
• 1994 – Mukti Mashal
• 1994 – Suna Bhauja
• 1993 – Dadagiri
• 1993 – Mo Bhai Jaga
• 1993 – Sukher Swarga
• 1993 – Pathara Khasuchi Bada Deulu
• 1992 – Maa
• 1992 – Maa Jahara Saha
• 1992 – Panjuri Bhitare Sari
• 1992 – Udandi Sita
• 1990 – Chakadola Karuchi Leela
• 1989 – Bidhira Bidhan
• 1989 – Mamata Ra Dori
• 1989 – Raja Rani
• 1989 – Sagar
• 1989 – Sasti
• 1988 – Bahu Heba Emiti
• 1988 – Pua Moro Kala Thakura
• 1987 – Badhu Nirupama
• 1987 – Chaka Aakhi Sabu Dekhuchi
• 1987 – Eai Ta Dunia
• 1987 – Phula Chandana 
• 1987 – Tunda Baida
• 1986 – Jor Jar Mulak Tar
• 1985 – Chaka Bhaunri
• 1985 – Jaga Hatare Pagha
• 1985 – Mamata Mage Mula
• 1985 – Nala Damayanti
• 1985 – Para Jhia Ghara Bhangena
• 1985 – Puja Phula
• 1985 – Sahari Bagha
• 1985 – Sankha Sindura
• 1985 – Sata Kebe Luchi Rahena
• 1985 – School Master
• 1985 – Sesha Pratikshya
• 1984 – Jai Phula
• 1984 – Janani
• 1983 – Abhilasha
• 1983 – Jheeati Sita Pari
• 1982 – Astaraga
• 1980 – Ramayan
• 1980 – Sita Lava Kusha

Aparajita Mohanty Bio Details

• Real Name  – Aparajita Mohanty
• Nick Name – Tiki
• Date of Birth – 15 May 1965
• Gender  – Female
• Birth Place – Sambalpur, Odisha, India
• Home Town – Bhadrak, Odisha, India 
• Nationality – Indian
• Religion – Muslim by Birth, Hindu by Lineage
• Education – Graduation
• Profession  – Actress, Producer, Politician
• Age  – 59 years ( As of May, 2024)
• Father – Abdul Aziz Khan
• Mother – Harapryia Ray
• Grandfather – Abdul Subhan Ali Khan
• Sisters – Three
• Marital Status – Married ( M. 1987 )
• Husband – Uttam Mohanty
• Son – Babushan Mohanty
• Daughter In Law – Trupti Satpathy
• Grandchildren – Samarth Mohanty
• Current City – Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
• Political Party – Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
• Height – 5.6 feet
• Hobbies – Reading, Writing, Travelling
• Debut In Movie  – Sita Lava Kusha(1980)
• Achievement – In 2009, She received ETV Oriya, Priya Odia Award for her milestone performances in Odia Cinema.

Aparajita Mohanty is a beautiful, versatile and Veteran Odia actress. She has been the darling of millions of viewers for the last forty years, both on the big and small screens. Her Charismatic look, promising acting skills, incredible social gestures etc., are the ingredients that make her what she has now in society today as a successful woman. Odisha Darsan wishes that God bless her good health, more happiness and lots of strengths to continue her good works both in the art of films and for society.

Here, you can also find out more about Aparajita Mohanty’s husband Uttam Mohanty.

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