Party Name : Biju Janata Dal(BJD)
Constituency : Kendrapara
State : Odisha
Member Experience : Elected to Loksabha 1 time
Last Loksabha Attended : 17
Father's Name : Shri Abhaya Kumar Mohanty
Mother's Name : Smt. Madhusmita Mohanty
Date of birth : 24 Dec 1981
Profession : Film Artist Producer and Director,Businessperson,Diplomat,Animal Activist,Social worker
Positions held :
2014-2019 Member, Rajya Sabha2014-2019 Member, Committee on Human Resources Development2015-2019 Member, Select Committee of Rajya Sabha on Coal Mines (Special Provisions) Bills, 20132015-2019 Member, Committee on Empowerment of Women2017-2019 Member, Select Committee of Rajya Sabha on the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Bill, 20132017-2019 Member, Committee on Provision of Computers to Members of Rajya Sabha (PCMRS)2019 onwards Chief whip of the Biju Janata Dal in Lok Sabha2019-2020 National Spokes person of the Biju Janata DalMay 2019 Elected to 17th Lok Sabha13 Sept. 2019 - 12 Sept. 2020 Member, Standing Committee on Railways23 Oct. 2019 on wards Member, Consultative Committee, Ministry of Railways13 Sept. 2020 onwards Member, Standing Committee on Education, Women, Children, Youth and Sports
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Literary, Artistic & Scientific Accomplishments
Participated in literary and cultural activities since school days; earned accolades in debates, symposiums, cultural events, music, drama and acting; achievements in performing arts and films have contributed to immense popularity; actively involved in social work and service of mankind
Social And Cultural Activities
Initiated and organised Youth Conclaves, Vision 2025, in Kendrapara Parliamentary Constituency, Odisha to encourage lakhs of youth to showcase / express their thought, ideas, vision, towards building a brave new Kendrapara, Odisha and hence India; Regular visits to Orphanages, Old age homes; Since childhood helping transgender and supporting their rights in every possible way, animal lover, fighting for cruelty against animals; 24/7 ready for every possible medical help/ support as per capabilities to whoever comes with bar to political parties, caste, crew boundary etc; Helping the poor to resettle & rehabilitate themselves in wake of disasters like floods, cyclones, fire outbreaks, etc; Ensuring delivery of government benefits to targeted beneficiaries
Special Interests
Reading Shrimad Bhagwad Gita, to know about the culture & heritage of India through reading books, watching movies, videos or listening from others, always try to learn things from others; Welfare of Senior Citizens, Animal rights equal rights for all Genders, Charitable work in personal & official capacities; consistent in Body Building and Fitness, motivating others to lead a fit and healthy life with special focus on well-being; Enhancing of infrastructure & production of regional cinema
Favourite Pastime and Recreation
Watching world, Indian / Regional Cinema and learning more about the art of cinema; Reading autobiographies and biographies of eminent personalities of India & World; Reading books & gaining knowledge about different religions; Spending time with kids & children to understand the aspirations of youngsters; Spending time with dogs, gardening, reading motivational books, spending time with kids as they are the best source of energy and happiness; very much focused on spending valuable time with elderly persons or senior citizens and gather love, affection, blessings and knowledge from their vast experiences
Sports and Clubs
Participated in basketball and other sports at the district and state level; visiting libraries and reading books, members of the Constitution Club in India; has own fitness website, www.workoutbox.in
Countries Visited
Malaysia, United State of America (USA)
Other Information
Has been the biggest superstar and highest paid actor ever in Odia Cinema; Done many successful Bengali Films too; Entered politics in 2013-2014; Besides films and politics, has firm convictions in sublime humane values rooted in ethics, dedication, hard work, etc; A proud organ donor, initiates organ donation campaigns for saving lives and a motivator of blood donation for saving lives