After experiencing severe health problems, veteran Ollywood actor Uttam Mohanty was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at a private hospital in Bhubaneswar. Renowned for his decades-long contributions to Odia cinema, Mohanty is a major player in the local film industry.

According to reports, he was admitted because he needed medical attention right away. He is married to veteran actress Aparajita, in case you were unaware. One of the top actors in the Odia film industry today is their son, Babushaan.

As news of his hospitalization spread, well-wishers and fans have expressed their support on social media platforms. The actor's family has requested privacy during this challenging time.

Having appeared in over 150 films, Uttam Mohanty is celebrated for his versatile acting and has been a beloved figure in the Odia community. His contributions have earned him several accolades and a lasting legacy in Indian cinema.

Uttam Mohanty to his credit has more than 135 Odia films to date and has acted in 30 Bengali films and in a Hindi film Naya Zaher. Born and brought up in Odisha's Baripada, he was inclined towards acting during his college days.

Uttam Mohanty is the only star in the Odia cinema horizon to have been at the top for nearly two decades, dominating the Odia film industry throughout the 80's and 90's. His rural fan base led him to do many films which had rustic story lines and from which intellectuals shied away.

Many critics, fellow actors, and seniors have often expressed in public podium that during the commercially dry days of early nineties of Odia cinema, when the Odia film industry was under heavy financial stress, it was Uttam Mohanty's efforts and charm that saved the day.

He has won many Odia Filmfare awards and prizes as a best actor. Several societies and institutes have honoured him as a living legend of Ollywood cinema.

Further updates on Mohanty's health condition and recovery prospects are anticipated as the situation progresses.