Dukhiram Swain

Dukhiram Swain (died 18 January 1995) was an Indian film and television actor. He was one of the most popular villains in Odia cinema and played a variety of roles most notably as the antagonist in many Odia films and various roles in television serials. He was considered to be one amongst the club of natural actors. He won the National FilmAward for Shesha Shrabana (1976) and several "Best Villain" awards from State Film Awards. He was honoured with the Jayadeva Purashkar. Late Dukhiram Swain was born in Daraba, Jagatsinghpur district, Odisha. He started his acting Career from Annapurna Theatre (Cuttack ). His first movie was Sri Lokenath (1960). He was mostly offered negative roles and over the years he developed a cult status in this genre of acting.

On contrary to the villainous characters he portrayed in his films, he was very social & generous and was also member of various organizations. Matira Manisha, Jajabara, Shesha Shrabana, Phula Chandana, ParadeshiChadhei and Rana Bhumi are some of his most notable films. He has acted almost all kinds of roles ranging from hero, villain, comedian, character roles etc. Dukhiram Swain was a linguist and could speak several languages fluently. He was married to the late Mrs. Hemalata Swain. Dukhiram Swain has two sons, Mr. Akash Kumar Swain, Mr. Prithiviraj Swain and one daughter, Mrs. Dharitri (Swain) Das. Dukhiram Swain was honoured with Orissa Sangeet Nataka Akademi Award for the Year 1984-85 in the Acting category. He was honoured with Orissa State Film Award for Best Supporting Actor : Bhulihuena in 1987. He was honoured with the Jayadev Award (1994) for outstanding contribution to the growth and development of Oriya cinema