Ajit Das

Acting

Born: Karanjia, Odisha

Birthday: January 20, 1949 (age 71)

Died: September 13, 2020

Ajit Das was a highly respected Indian actor, director, and playwright who left a significant mark on the Odia entertainment industry. His passion for the performing arts began in his childhood, heavily influenced by his family's artistic background. His grandfather, Sudhir Chandra Das, was a well-known playwright who ran a theater troupe in Mayurbhanj, which provided Das with early exposure to the stage and sparked his lifelong dedication to acting. Das made his cinematic debut in the Odia film industry, commonly known as Ollywood, with the 1976 film Sindura Bindu. Directed by Dhir Bishwal a…