Barsha Patnaik
Barsha Patnaik | |
|---|---|
| Born | Barsha Nayak |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Education | MBA |
| Alma mater | Biju Patnaik University of Technology |
| Occupation(s) | Film actor, IT Professional |
| Years active | 2015-present |
| Known for | Odia Cinema |
| Notable work | Tulasi Apa |
| Spouse | Anupam Patnaik |
| Awards | Odisha State Film Awards |
Barsha Patnaik (née Nayak) is an Indian actress, born in Paradip, Odisha. She works in Odia cinema industry. Her debut film was Tulasi Apa.[1] Debut film earned her success as she was awarded Best actress in 27th Odisha State Film Awards presented by the Government of Odisha.[2]
Career
[edit]Barsha got her first film 'Tulasi Apa' directed by Amiya Patnaik after giving audition, while she was working for an IT Company in Hyderabad in 2015.[3] The film is based on the life of social activist and Padma Shri awardee Tulasi Munda.[4]'Tulasi Apa' was screened in International Film Festival of India (IFFI), 21st Kolkata International Film Festival, 8th Bengaluru International Film Festival, International Film Festival of Shimla (IFFS) and 8th Nasik International Film Festival in India and outside of India at Tehran Jasmine International Film Festival in Ramsar, Iran.[5][6] But the film was released in theatres on 19 May 2017.[7] This film has become the first Odia feature film to be featured on Amazon Prime World Wide.[8]
Filmography
[edit]| Year | Film | Role | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Tulasi Apa | Tulasi Munda | [9] |
| 2022 | Pratikshya | Kalyani |
Accolades
[edit]| Year | Award | Film | Category | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 27th Odisha State Film Award | Tulasi Apa | Best Actress | Won | [10][11] |
| 2016 | 1st Haryana International Film Festival | [12] |
References
[edit]- ^ "Debutante proves mettle in Tulasi Apa - OrissaPOST". Odisha News, Odisha Latest news, Odisha Daily - OrissaPOST. 16 December 2016. Retrieved 16 January 2020.
- ^ "Tulasi Apa sweeps film awards". www.telegraphindia.com. Retrieved 16 January 2020.
- ^ "Tulasi Apa debut film of Barsha Nayak". Odisha News, Odisha Latest news, Odisha Daily - OrissaPOST. 16 December 2016. Retrieved 16 January 2020.
- ^ "Odia Feature Film 'Tulasi Apa' Marks Debut On Amazon Prime World Wide". ODISHA BYTES. 9 November 2019. Retrieved 16 January 2020.
- ^ Bureau, ReportOdisha (15 October 2016). "Biopic 'Tulasi Apa' to be screened at Tehran Jasmine International Film Festival". ReportOdisha.com. Retrieved 15 January 2020.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ "'Tulasi Apa' Gets Applaud at Fest". The New Indian Express. 7 February 2016. Retrieved 16 January 2020.
- ^ "Wait for Tulasi Munda biopic in city". www.telegraphindia.com. Retrieved 16 January 2020.
- ^ "Biopic on Odisha activist Tulasi Munda bags top honours at IFFS | Sambad English". 4 October 2016. Retrieved 16 January 2020.
- ^ "Movie 'Tulasi Apa' on Amazon Prime". The Pioneer. Retrieved 15 January 2020.
- ^ "Wait for Tulasi Munda biopic in city". www.telegraphindia.com. Retrieved 16 January 2020.
- ^ Palit, Ashok. "First odia Biopic film "Tulasi Apa" on 19th May 2017". Odisha News Times. Retrieved 16 January 2020.
- ^ "Check Out Odia film 'Tulasi Apa' on Amazon Prime!". Pragativadi: Leading Odia Dailly. 9 November 2019. Retrieved 16 January 2020.