Chandan Kar

Chandan Kar (Hindi: चन्दन कर, born 16 September) is an Ollywood actor and IT Professional from the state of Odisha in India.[1][2] Chandan Kar made his debut in films with the blockbuster Babu I Love You in 2006 opposite actress Archita Sahu.[3][4][5]

Chandan Kar
NationalityIndian
OccupationFilm actor
Years active2006–present

Film career

Chandan, a software engineer by profession, is working in a multinational corporate IT firm when he was first spotted by Sudhanshu Shekhar working as assistant director under film maker Sanjay Nayak of Oriya Film Industry. Chandan was offered a part in an Oriya movie which then needed a fresh face. Camera shy and restrained Chandan refused initially but finally agreed when pursued. Chandan had no acting experience or knowledge of film making nor had he seen a movie being shot before acting in his first movie, Babu I Love You, in 2006.[6][7]

He was also featured in the movie De Maa Shakti De in the same year.[5] The actor is known for performing action scenes. Chandan has been able to portray both positive and negative characters and has been recognized as a versatile actor in the Oriya Film Industry.[5][8][9][10]

Filmography
YearTitleRoleNotes
2006Babu I Love YouAkash PatnaikOm Shree and Subham Award for Best Debut Actor - Male
2006De Maa Shakti DeRahul
2008Mate Ani Dela Lakhye FagunaPrabhakarMoon TV Award for Best Actor in Negative Role - Male
2008Chati Chiri Dele TuShankar
2009Dhire Dhire Prema HelaPratap
2009Keun Dunia Ru Asila BandhuRahul
2009Pagala Karichi Paunji ToraRahul
2009Shani DevChandan
2010Ae Milana Juga JugaraRonny
2011Chatire Lekhichi Tori NaaAkash
2011Hero - Prem KathaShakti
2011Plot No,104SagarTo be released
2013Tanka Tate Salam Akash
2014To Bata Chanhichi Rati SaraAkash Patnaik
2015Rangila BabaAkash
2016 Excuse me.. Kana Kala Se Chandan
2017 Nijhum Rati Ra Sathi Vikram
2017 Tu Achu Ta Mu Achi Avinash
2017 Luchei De Mate Chhati Bhitare Akash
2019 To Pain Pheribi Basudha Chiri Cheetah

Off-screen work
Chandan being congratulated by deputy director, Jayanta K Dash of Nandankanan Zoological Park for adopting tiger Bahubali
"I have made a faint roar to preserve the fast fading population of tigers and make their legacy survive for our next generations to come. I urge the mass to help make the roar stronger. Let us spread the message and awareness to save tigers, let us roar stronger and start adopting".[11]

"I have suggested to the zoo authorities to distribute leaflets and put up banners to inform more people about the adoption programme. The process is absolutely hassle free"[12]

— Chandan appeals the mass to save tigers and start adopting animals.

Chandan is an active member and counselor of the NGO named Save Indian Family Foundation (SIFF) since the year 2007.[13] SIFF is a registered, non-funded, non-profit, non-governmental organization (NGO) headquartered at Bangalore that conducts research on social trends affecting men.[14]

On 16 September 2012, Chandan adopted a White Tigress named "Bijaya" through the "Adopt an Animal" program of Nandankanan Zoological Park located at Bhubaneswar, Odisha.[11] [12] [15] [16] [17] [18] [19] [20] [21] On 26 August 2018, Chandan adopted the Royal Bengal Tiger "Bahubali", his second adoption in Nandankanan. To draw public attention and create awareness on adopting animals the actor has popularized the program of adopting animals through various TV channels, Radio shows and web forums.[11][12][17][18][19]

Later, Chandan also joined the organization People For Animals PFA, Bhubaneswar started in 1998 under the advice of Smt. Maneka Gandhi to campaign for animal rights and extend services to the animals in distress in Odisha.[18][22] To widespread the message for stopping cruelty towards animals Chandan regularly feeds stray dogs and cows in public and appeals the mass to protect animals against cruelty during his public appearances and interviews. He has been working with different organisations to help rehabilitate and provide shelter to stray animals.[23][24]

To promote eye donation in the State and raise awareness, Chandan has donated his eyes with the help of Drushti Daan eyebank.[18][25]

Awards and accreditation
Year Award Category Film Result
2006 Om Shree Award Best Debut Actor - Male Babu I Love You Won
2006 Subham Award Best Debut Actor - Male Babu I Love You Won
2009 Moon TV Award Best Actor in Negative Role - Male Mate Ani Dela Lakhye Faguna Won

References
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  6. "Chartbuster hit movie of the actor". nuaodisha.com. Retrieved 20 December 2011.
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  8. "Versatile Actor Chandan featured in negative lead role in the movie Hero". movie-encyclopedia.com. Archived from the original on 11 March 2012. Retrieved 12 February 2011.
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  11. . "Ollywood actor Chandan shows his love for animals by adopting the White Tigress "Bijaya"". odialive.com. Retrieved 30 September 2012.
  12. "Nandankanan seeks more animal adoptors, Ollywood actor Chandan joins the adopters list". Calcutta, India: telegraphindia.com. 3 October 2012. Retrieved 3 October 2012.
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  14. "Save Indian Family Foundation". saveindianfamily.org. Archived from the original on 8 November 2012. Retrieved 18 July 2012.
  15. "Chandan adopts White Tigress "Bijaya" on his 31st birthday". The Times of India. 19 September 2012. Retrieved 30 September 2012.
  16. "Chandan facilitated by Nandankanan Zoo Authorities for adopting white tigress Bijaya". sambadepaper.com. Retrieved 24 September 2012.
  17. "Chandan becomes a proud parent of White Tigress Bijaya". odiaexpress.in. Archived from the original on 18 February 2013. Retrieved 30 September 2012.
  18. "Social work by the Actor". odiaexpress.in. Archived from the original on 18 February 2013. Retrieved 23 December 2012.
  19. "Chandan urges the public to come forward and start adopting animals". odishahaalchaal.com. Archived from the original on 20 September 2012. Retrieved 30 September 2012.
  20. "Chandan adopts a white tigress "Bijaya" through animal adoption program of Nandankanan Zoological Park". nandankanan.org. Archived from the original on 1 October 2012. Retrieved 30 September 2012.
  21. "Bahubali in Nandankanan". newindianexpress.com. Retrieved 30 August 2018.
  22. "Chandan has joined the organization People For Animals to campaign for animal rights and protect them". pfaorissa.org. Archived from the original on 21 June 2012. Retrieved 30 September 2012.
  23. "The actor visits his pet dog Jackie's grave everyday and feeds stray animals". The Times of India. 10 June 2012. Retrieved 30 September 2012.
  24. S; May 28, ip Bal | TNN | Updated; 2019; Ist, 11:22. "Actor Chandan Kar donates for stray animals". The Times of India. Retrieved 16 September 2019.CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  25. "Chandan has donated his eyes through organization Drustidaan to promote eye donation in the State". drushtidaan.org/. Retrieved 30 September 2012.
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