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Bhubaneswar, July 1: Popular Oriya film and stage actor Minaketan Das, who handled ‘negative’ roles, passed away after prolonged illness in the wee hours of Saturday. Das, 56, who had undergone treatment at a hospital in Mumbai, breathed his last at his residence here, the family said.
A versatile artist, Das had many admirers for his acting skills in theatre, cinema and television. His prominent films include Balunga Toka, Jianta Bhuta and Most Wanted.
Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik and Union petroleum minister Dharmendra Pradhan condoled the death. “Saddened to learn of the demise of actor Minaketan Das. It is a great loss for Oriya film industry. My thoughts & prayers are with his family,” Patnaik said in a tweet. ‘‘Heartfelt condolences to friends and family of Ollywood ‘bad man’ Minaketan Das, an actor who won many hearts but lost his battle against cancer,” Pradhan said.