Bhubaneswar, Feb 28: President of India Droupadi Murmu, Governor of Odisha Hari Babu Kambhampati, Former Governor Biswabhusan Harichandan Friday condoled the death of veteran Odia actor Uttam Mohanty.

Taking to X, President Murmu wrote: " I am deeply saddened to hear the news of the demise of eminent film actor Uttam Mohanty. Mohanty won the hearts of countless viewers by playing the lead role in many Odia films."

"His contribution to the development of Odia film will always be remembered. As a sweet-spoken and humble gentleman, he was the idol of all. His demise has caused an irreparable loss to the Odia film world. My condolences to his family and fans," wrote the President.

Governor Hari Babu Khambapati, Former Governor Biswabhusan Harichandan also took to their microblogging site and expressed deep grief following the demise of the veteran actor.

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