Odisha Peoples mourns demise of popular actor Pintu Nanda
BY AKSHYA ROUT
JAJPUR,Mar 2; Popular Odia actor Pintu Nanda passed away during treatment at a private hospital in Hyderabad. He was 45. Nanda, who had been suffering from liver-related ailments for long, breathed his last on Wednesday night, family sources said.
He was first admitted to a private hospital in Bhubaneswar and later shifted to New Delhi’s Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences (ILBS) for liver transplantation, the family sources said.H owever, the actor was shifted to Yashoda Hospital in Hyderabad from New Delhi due to the unavailability of the organ donor, the family members informed.
A pall of gloom descended on the Odia film fraternity following Nanda’s death. Nanda was very popular in Odia cinema and television for his roles as hero, villain, character artist and comedian. He began his acting career from a Doordarshan programme.
Nanda made his debut in the film ‘Koili’ in 1996. Some of his popular films include ‘Dosti’, ‘Hata Dhari Chalu Tha’, ‘Rumku Jhumana’, ‘Wrong Number’, ‘Prema Rutu Asigala’, among others.Writer Rachita Mishra Said I am saddened to know about the demise of Pintu Nanda, a popular actor in the Odia film world.
The impression he left in movies and serials with his impeccable performances will always leave him memorable in the hearts of the audience. May his soul rest in peace and condolences to the bereaved family.”Social Worker Biswabanana Jena Said “I am saddened to know about the demise of Pintu Nanda, a popular actor in the Odia film world. May his soul rest in peace and condolences to the bereaved family.”, Social Woker Nibedita jena Patra Said “I have no words to express my feelings.
He was a talented actor. He was so talented that he could have led the next generation of actors.” May his soul rest in peace and condolences to the bereaved family.”Engnieer Arun Pattnaik Said “At first we couldn’t believe the news. We were hopeful that he would return and entertain all of us again.
He was one of the most talented actors. All I can say is we have lost a good actor, May his soul rest in peace and condolences to the bereaved family.”