Eminent Odia actor of the ‘Gopala Rahasya’ fame, Rabi Mishra, passed away while undergoing treatment at a private hospital here on Wednesday. He had been admitted to the hospital following a cardiac arrest.
Mishra ruled the Odia film and television industries for over two decades. He acted in super-hit films like ‘Gopala Rahasya’, ‘Bhai Hela Bhagari’, ‘Sakala Tirtha’, ‘Soubhagyabati’, ‘Maa Pari Kie Haba’, ‘Rakhi Bhijigala Aakhi Luha Re’, ‘Mana Rahiagal Tumari Thare’, ‘Mukhyamantri’, ‘Dhauli Express’. Mishra excelled in both positive and negative characters. He was currently playing the father character in a daily soap titled ‘He Prabhu’ on an entertainment channel.
Soon after reports of his demise, condolence started pouring in for him from different quarters.
Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik said the actor’s contribution to Odisha’s film and television industries would always be remembered. Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said Mishra’s flawless performances in television series had made him popular in every household in the State.
