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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]

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Chandan Kar
Nationality	Indian
Occupation	Film actor
Years active	2006–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

Year	Title	Role	Notes
2006	Babu I Love You	Akash Patnaik	Om Shree and Subham Award for Best Debut Actor - Male
2006	De Maa Shakti De	Rahul
2008	Mate Ani Dela Lakhye Faguna	Prabhakar	Moon TV Award for Best Actor in Negative Role - Male
2008	Chati Chiri Dele Tu	Shankar
2009	Dhire Dhire Prema Hela	Pratap
2009	Keun Dunia Ru Asila Bandhu	Rahul
2009	Pagala Karichi Paunji Tora	Rahul
2009	Shani Dev	Chandan
2010	Ae Milana Juga Jugara	Ronny
2011	Chatire Lekhichi Tori Naa	Akash
2011	Hero - Prem Katha	Shakti
2011	Plot No,104	Sagar	To be released
2013	Tanka Tate Salam	Akash
2014	To Bata Chanhichi Rati Sara	Akash Patnaik
2015	Rangila Baba	Akash
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 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

External links

• Chandan Kar at IMDb
• www.welcomeorissa.com profile

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