Akash Dasnayak (born 17 September 1981), popularly known by the film industry name Akash, is an Odia film actor and politician known for doing action-oriented movies.[1] He was also the MLA of Korei Constituency. He joined Bharatiya Janata Party on 1 April 2024 [2] and will be contesting from Korei Assembly constituency .

Akash Dasnayak
Image of Akash Dasnayak
Member of the Odisha Legislative Assembly
Assumed office
2024
In office
2014–2019
ConstituencyKorei
Personal details
Born
Akash Das Nayak

(1981-09-17) 17 September 1981 (age 43)
Jajpur, Odisha, India
Political partyBJP (2024 - present)
Other political
affiliations
BJD (2014-2024)
OccupationActor, model
Websitehttp://akashdasnayak.com/

Personal life

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He was born at Jajpur Road on 17 September 1981 in Odisha, India to Mayadhar Nayak and Indira Das. He graduated from Vyasanagar College, Jajpur Road (LLB) from Utkal University. His aunt Anita Das was a veteran film actress. He debuted in the Odia film industry in 2008 with film Kalinga Putra, receiving a Best Actor award. Since then, he has acted in several movies like Mita Basichi Bhoota Saathire and Just Mohabatt.

Filmography

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  • Kalinga Putra (2008)
  • Satya Meba Jayate (2008)
  • Shatru Sanghar (2009)
  • Subha Vivaha (2010)
  • Asibu Kebe Saji Mo Rani (2010)
  • Aalo Mora Kandhei (2010)
  • Sangam (2012)
  • Raju Awara (2012)
  • Shapath (2012)
  • Guru (2012)
  • Khiladi (2013)
  • Dharma (2013)
  • Hari on Hari (2013)
  • Mita Basichi Bhoota Saathire (3D) (2013).[1]
  • Sangram (2015)
  • Tu Kahibu Na Mu (2016)
  • Agastya (2016)
  • Just Mohabatt (2017)
  • Herogiri (2019)
  • Mahabahu (2022)

Awards

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Profile of Oriya Actor Akash Das Nayak". orissaspider.com. Archived from the original on 2 June 2012. Retrieved 7 April 2012. Akash is known as famous action hero of Orissa.
  2. ^ "Odia filmstar, former BJD MLA Akash Das Nayak joins BJP". The Times of India. 1 April 2024. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2 April 2024.
  3. ^ "An interview with Oriya Film sensation actor Akash Dasnayak". odiadiary.com. 9 August 2011. Archived from the original on 7 March 2014. Retrieved 6 April 2012. Name: Akash Das Nayak – Father: Mayadhar Nayak – Mother: Indira Das – Qualification: MJMC & LLB – My aunt veteran actress Anita Dash has inspired me a lot in acting. Now he is elected as MLA from Korei Constituency of Jajpur.
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