Anubhav Mohanty Height, Age, Girlfriend, Wife, Family, Biography

Bio/Wiki
Nickname	Bhau
Profession(s)	Actor, Film Producer, Writer, Politician, Businessman, Social Worker
Famous Role	Akash in the film Akashe ki Ranga Lagila (2009)
Physical Stats
Height (approx.)	6' 1" (185 cm)
Eye Colour	Black
Hair Colour	Black
Career
Debut	Film: • Odia: I Love You (2004) as Sanjay • Bengali: Saathi Amaar (2005) as Gautam
Awards, Honours	Awards: • Annual Banichitra Cine Award (2010) in the category Best Actor (Male) for the film Akashe ki Ranga Lagila (2009) • Tarang Cine Award (2010) in the category Best Actor (Male) for the film Abhimanyu (2009) • Odisha State Film Award (2011) in the category Best Actor for the film Akashe ki Ranga Lagila (2009) • Etv Oriya Film Award (2011) in the category Best Actor for the film Diwana (2010) • Tarang Cine Award (2012) in the category Best Actor for the film Balunga Toka (2011) • Lalchand Entertainment Award (2012) in the category Best Actor for the film Balunga Toka (2011) • Odisha Film Fair Award (2012) in the category Best Actor for the film Balunga Toka (2011) • Tarang Cine Award (2013) in the category Best Actor (Male) for the film Something Something (2013) • Tarang Cine Award (2013) in the category Best Actor (Male) for the film Haata Dhari Chalutha (2013) • Tarang Cine Award (2015) in the category Best Actor (Male) for the film Something Something 2 (2014) • Tarang Cine Award (2018) in the category Star Entertainer of the Year for the film Abhaya (2017) • Rajiv Gandhi Pratibha Samman (2004-2005)
Personal Life
Date of Birth	24 December 1981 (Thursday)
Age (as of 2024)	43 Years
Birthplace	Cuttack, Odisha
Zodiac sign	Capricorn
Signature
Nationality	Indian
Hometown	Cuttack, Odisha
School	DAV Public School, Markatnagar, Cuttack
College/University	• Christ College, Cuttack • ISBM University, Chhattisgarh
Educational Qualification(s)	• B.A. from Public Adminstration (2004) from Christ College, Cuttack • Master of Arts in Public Administration (2018-2019) from ISBM University, Chhattisgarh
Religion	Hinduism
Blood Group	O+ve
Political Inclination	Bharatiya Janata Party [1]Financial Express
Address	Nandi Sahi, Choudhury Bazar, Cuttack 753001 (Odisha)
Hobbies	Biking, Watching Movies, Travelling, Gardening
Controversies	• Marital disputes with his ex-wife Barsha Priyadarshini In July 2020, Anubhav filed for divorce from his wife, giving reason such as non- consummation of marriage and mental torture. Barsha countersue these claims by filing a case of domestic violence against him and his family under Domestic Violence Act, 2005, at a court in Cuttack. She also demanded a monthly amount of Rs 70,000 as divorce settlement. [2]Times of India • Legal Case and Non-Bailable Arrest Warrant On 13 May 2024, The Judicial Magistrate First Class (JMFC) Court, Cuttack issued an non-bailable arrest warrant against Anubhav for not attending hearing related to his ex-wife Barsha's domestic violence complaint against him. Although the Orissa High Court on 16 May 2024 had put a stay on the non-bailable warrant (NBW). [3]OMMCOM NEWS
Social Media	• Instagram • Facebook • Twitter • Youtube
Relationships & More
Marital Status	Divorced
Affairs/Girlfriends	Barsha Priyadarshini (Actress)
Marriage Date	8 February 2014
Family
Wife/Spouse	Barsha Priyadarshini (Actress) (m 2014 - div. 2023)
Parents	Father- Abhaya Kumar Mohanty (Deceased) Mother- Madhusmita Mohanty
Siblings	Brother- Anuprash Mohanty Sister- None
Favourites
Food	Mutton Biryani
Actor	Salman Khan
Colour	Black, White
Money Factor
Salary/Fee (approx.)	Rs 25 Lakh per film (as of 2005)
Net Worth (approx.)	Rs 1 Crore (as of 2013)

Some Lesser Known Facts About Anubhav Mohanty

• Anubhav Mohanty is one of the most popular and good looking actors in the Odia film industry. He is often called the “Bhaijaan of Ollywood”.

• He is among the highest-paid actors of Ollywood, with a huge fan base in Odisha and Bangalore.

• Anubhav started his professional career as a fashion designer. But later he moved to modelling and acting.

• In 2014, Anubhav Mohanty married his long-time girlfriend, actress Barsha Priyadarshini. The couple dated for six years before tying the knot. In 2023, Anubhav and Barsha decided to part ways and filed for divorce.
  

  Anubhav Mohanty marriage picture

• Before entering the film industry, Anubhav Mohanty began his career as a model and has won several modeling awards. He later received offers in Odia music albums and has been featured in approximately 80 to 100 Odia music videos.

• Anubhav’s debut film, I Love You (2004), was a blockbuster hit at the box office.

• Throughout his acting career, Anubhav has portrayed diverse role in various successful films such as Akashe Ki Ranga Lagila (2009), Abhimanyu (2009), Diwana (2010), Kiese Dakuchhi Kouthi Mate (2011), Balunga Toka (2011), Something Something (2012), Haata Dhari Chaaluthaa (2013), Something Something 2 (2014), Agastya (2016), and Abhaya (2017).

• After the success of his film Balunga Toka (2011), he opened his own production house named Vishnupriyaa Arts & Graphics.

• His film Something Something (2012) was the first film under his production banner. The film gained a lot of attention from the youth and became a significant box office hit, running for over 120 days in Bangalore and Odisha.

• In 2019, Anubhav Mohnaty appeared in the lead role in one of the most expensive Odia films, Biju Babu (2019). However, the film faced some challenges at the box office due to political controversies.

• Anubhav Mohanty also has a successful career in politics. On April 27, 2013, he joined the regional political party Biju Janata Dal (BJD). He was elected as the youngest member of the Rajya Sabha in June 2014. On May 23, 2019, he was elected as a Member of Parliament (MP) for the Kendrapara Lok Sabha constituency, Odisha, defeating the previously elected Baijayant Panda.

• In 2024, Anubhav resigned from the BJD and joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
  

  Anubhav Mohanty with BJP leaders

• In February 2025, one of his friends and a journalist, Jagrati Shukla, wrote and published his biography titled Blackbuster to Ballot Box. This book aimed to show his remarkable journey in his personal and professional life.
  

  Anubhav Jatkar with his family at his biography book launch

• Anubhav Mohanty has a deep passion for music and reading. He is also an avid animal Lover and actively supports causes related to animal welfare.
  

  Anubhav Mohanty with a dog

• Beyond his acting and political career, Anubhav is actively involved in philanthropy. He supported various causes, including education, healthcare, organ donation and other social efforts in Odisha.
  

  Anubhav Mohanty with his organ-donating pledge board

• Anubhav is passionate about fitness and bodybuilding. In an interview, Anubhav Mohnaty once mentioned that he has been suffering from diabetes since the age of 17, and to keep his sugar level in control, he does regular gymming and exercise.
  

  Anubhav Mohanty in a gym

• Anubhav loves spending time with his family, especially with his mother and niece.
  

  Anubhav Mohanty with his family

• In an interview, Anubhav revealed that he lost a lot due to his alcohol drinking habit and has decided to give up that habit forever.

• Anubhav Mohanty is a big fan of Salman Khan. He once revealed that every year on Salman’s birthday, he throws a party for his friends and feeds needy people.

• Anubhav Mohanty is a very religious person.
  

  Anubhav Mohanty performing a pooja