Manimala Devi (19 June 1931 – 16 June 2016) was an Indian Odia film actress.
Devi was born in the Bilibasi village of Cuttack, and stepped into the film world at the age of nine. She never went to school. In 1945 she started to act in the Annapurna theatre of Cuttack.
The films in which Devi acted, including her first film, Shri Lokanath, received national awards.
Audiences especially enjoyed the performances she shared with Samuel Sahoo.
Contents
Dramas
Chandaluni
Janaki
Chasha Jhia
Kala Pahada
Mukti Konark
Shree Jayadev
Films
Andha Diganta, 1990
Kichi Smruti Kichi Anubhuti, 1989
Nishiddha Swapna, 1988
Klanta Aparanha, 1985
Maya Miriga, 1984
Niraba Jhada, 1984
Kie Kahara, 1967
Bhai Bhauja, 1967
Kaa, 1966
Malajanha, 1965
Abhinetri, 1965
Jeevansathi, 1963
Lakshmi, 1962
Shree Lokanath, 1960
Awards
Kabisamrat Upendra Bhanja Award : 2008
Jayadev Award: 2000
Guru Kelucharana Mohapatra Award: 1999
Odisha Sangeeta Nataka Academy Award : 1987 (Lifelong achievement Award))