Veteran Odia actor Raimohan Parida found dead at home, police begin probe
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Veteran Odia film and theatre actor Raimohan Parida was found hanging at his residence in Bhubaneswar on Friday, June 24. The police is investigating the case.
Veteran Odia actor Raimohan Parida, 58, was found hanging at his home in Prachi Vihar area of Bhubaneswar on Friday, June 24. Prima facie evidence suggests it to be death by suicide. The body has been sent for postmortem.
Raimohan Parida was found hanging in his room in the morning by his family members. Many actors paid a visit to the actor's home to offer condolences after knowing about his demise.
Raimohan Parida is known for playing negative roles. He has worked in more than 100 Odia films. He has also acted in 15 Bengali films and was a famous theatre artist.
Speaking to PTI about Parida, actor Siddhanta Mahapatra, who has acted with him in many films, said, “It is hard to believe that such a jolly person, who has experienced several ups and downs in life, can think of doing something like this. He was highly successful in the profession.”
Another actor, Sritam Das, said it was unbelievable that Parida, who had become a “hero from zero” could die by suicide.
Raimohan Parida hailed from the Keonjhar district of Odisha. He has been a part of many successful films, which includes Rama Laxman, Aasibu Kebe Saji Mo Rani, Naga Panchami, Udandi Sita, Tu Thile Mo Dara Kahaku, Rana Bhumi, Singha Bahini, Kulanandan and Kandhei Aakhire Luha, among others.
The actor is survived by his wife and two daughters.
