Varsha Priyadarshini is an Indian actress, predominantly works in Odia language films. She had also worked in Bengali films.
The Odia cinema, colloquially known as Ollywood, is the Odia language Indian film industry, based in Bhubaneshwar and Cuttack in Odisha, India. The name Ollywood is a portmanteau of the words Odia and Hollywood.
Saathire (2004) is an Odia language film directed by Hara Patnaik and starring Anubhav Mohanty, Madhumita Basu, Pintu Nanda and Anita Das. The film based on Leena Gangopadhaya's story Janmadin. It was released in 2004. The film was a box office success.This Movie is remake of Tamil film Roja Kootam.
Anubhav Mohanty is an Indian actor, politician, film producer, television personality and social activist who is known for his work majorly in Odia language films. Mohanty has also worked in Bengali films. Mohanty has a significant fan following especially in Odisha.
I Love You is a 2004 Indian Odia romance action film directed by Hara Patnaik and produced by Sanjay Nayak. It stars debutante Anubhav Mohanty and Mumbai based model and actress Namrata Thapa.
Suna Chadhei Mo Rupa Chadhei is a 2009 Indian Odia comedy film directed by Himanshu Parija. After Nei Ja Re Megha Mate, Anubhav Mohanty & Barsha Priyadarshini paired for second time in this film. This film is a remake of the Telugu film Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana directed by Prabhu Deva.
Akashe ki Ranga Lagila is a 2009 India Odia-drama film directed by S.K. Muralidharan. It stars Anubhav Mohanty, Archita Sahu and Rali Nanda.
Mo Duniya Tu Hi Tu is a 2013 Indian Odia drama film directed by Sudhakar Basanta and starring Anubhav, Barsha and Minaketan in pivotal roles with original soundtrack by Malay Misra. It was a remake of Tamil film Unnidathil Ennai Koduthen.
Haata Dhari Chalutha is a 2013 Oriya Drama movie directed by Himansu Parija. It was produced by Anubhav Mohanty & Anuprash Mohanty. The film stars with Anubhav Mohanty and Barsha Priyadarshini in lead roles. The music was given by Prem Anand. The film released on 14 June 2013. The film was a remake of Telugu film Solo.
Balunga Toka is a 2011 Indian Odia-language romantic drama film directed by Sudhakara Basanta. The film stars Anubhav Mohanty and Barsha Priyadarshini as lead role. Balunga Toka was released on 2 October 2011. The film was commercially successful and became the highest-grossing Odia film of all time. It is a remake of the 2004 Tamil-Telugu bilingual film 7G Rainbow Colony. The film score was released by Amara Muzik.
The results of the 2013 4th Tarang Cine Awards, the awards presented annually by the Tarang entertainment television channel to honor artistic and technical excellence in the Oriya language film industry of India ("Ollywood"), are as follow:
Achena Prem is a 2011 Bengali romantic film directed by Swapan Saha and produced under the banner of Maa Kali Films. The movie is an unofficial remake of hit Kannada movie Mussanjemaatu. Surprisingly the fact that it is a remake of the Kannada movie has not been mentioned either on the Achena Prem's official website or in other reviews/articles on the internet. All Kannada songs from the original have been also retained in the movie.
Jaga Hatare Pagha is a 2015 Odia romance action family drama film produced by Tarang Cine Productions. It stars Anubhav Mohanty and Elina Samantray in lead roles. The film is directed by Murali Krishna. It is a remake of Marathi film Lai Bhaari. The Kannada song "Life is Awesome" from the movie Male was reused in this movie as "Tarikiti Tarijham".
Agastya is a 2016 Indian Odia action thriller film directed by K Muralikrishna and produced under Akshya Parija Productions. It was released on 12 June 2016 at Rajo Festival. It was one of the best Odia movies in 2016. Anubhav Mohanty, Akash, and Jhillik play lead roles. The music was released by Amara Muzik. It was a Superhit movie in the Odia film industry.
Baby is a 2016 Indian Odia drama film directed by K Muralikrishna and produced under Saurav Entertainment. Anubhav Mohanty, Preeti Priyadarshini, Poulomi Das and Jhilik Bhattacharya are in the lead roles.
Abhaya (Fearless) is an Odia action thriller film produced by Tarang Cine Productions. Anubhav Mohanty, Elina Samantray, and Manoj Mishra feature in lead roles. A remake of Tamil film Ivan Veramathiri (2013), the key sequences of the screenplay were based on the Kannada film Chakravyuha (2016).
Gapa Hele Bi Sata is a 2015 Indian Odia-language drama film directed by Murali Krishna. The film stars Anubhav Mohanty and Barsha Priyadarshini is in the film as lead cast. Prem Anand is the music director. The movie is a remake of 2013 Kannada movie Charminar. This film released on Raja alongside Super Michhua and Love You Hamesha. The film was a box office failure.
Kabula Barabula is a 2017 Indian Odia comedy film directed by Ramesh Rout. The film stars Anubhav Mohanty and Elina Samantray in the lead roles. The film was released on September 27, 2017. The movie is a remake of 2013 Punjabi movie Singh vs Kaur.
Prem Kumar: Salesman of the year is a 2018 Action Odia language film directed by Tapas Sargharia and produced under banner Tarang Cine Productions. The movie stars Anubhav Mohanty, Tamanna Vyas and Shivani in lead roles. The movie is a remake of 2016 Punjabi movie Ambarsariya.
Nimki is a 2019 Indian Odia language political propaganda film directed by Susant Mani. Varsha Priyadarshini plays lead role in this movie.
