Sudharani Jena

Sudharani Jena (6 February 1942 – 22 August 2023) was an Indian Odia-language actress from Odisha. She started her career in Ollywood in 1961 through Parinam. In 1976 she returned to the Industry through Gapa Hele Bi Sata and was active until 1994.

Early life
Sudharani Jena was born on 6 February 1942. She was a gynaecologist by profession. During her medical college days, she had received the best actress award in college drama every year.

Career
Jena debuted as a lead actor in Odia film industry through Parinam directed by Biswanath Nayak in 1961. In this movie, she was credited as Geetisudha. After that, she took a break and returned to the industry through Gapa Hele Bi Sata in 1976 in the character of a mother. Later she played various roles in movies like Rama Balarama, Kaveri, Jhiati Sitapari, Sankha Mahuri, Topae Sindura Di Pata Sankha, Bhagya Hate Dori, Gadhi Janile Ghara Sindura, etc.

Death
Sudharani Jena died on 22 August 2023, at the age of 81.