Akshay Parija

Quick Facts

Full Name	Akshay Parija
Occupation	Film Producer
Date Of Birth	May 12, 1954(1954-05-12)
Age	70
Birthplace	Odisha
Country	India
Horoscope	Taurus

Akshay Parija Biography

Akshay Parija is one of the most popular and richest Film Producer who was born on May 12, 1954 in Odisha, India.

Both the director and producer won the National Award in 2008 from the President of India and the sensitive film that was adjudged as the ‘Best Film on Protection of Environment’. This apart, Jianta Bhoota won seven- State Film Awards in various categories including the Best Film. Jianta Bhoota also bagged Best Production, Best Direction and Best Film on Social Issues at the sixth Independent South Asian Film Festival (ISAFF) in the United States. As a culture enthusiast, Akshay Parija also holds the reputation of giving international wings to Odissi dance. For a period of over 15 years, he took Odissi onto different stages of Far East, Middle East, Europe besides the United States. Thukool was his second Ollywood venture, focused on Odissi dance and portrayed the story of a dancer. Dubbed as one of the most expensive movies of 2011-12, Thukool was made at the cost of Rs 3 crore which is still the highest production cost in Odia Film Industry. Shot in exotic locations in the Middle-East, Thukool scored on locales, music, costumes and post- production. For the movie, Parija ensured the best of all elements of film- making including technicians. While post-production of Thukool was done at Chennai, some of the computer graphics were done in London. The film starred Archita Sahu, Babushaan and Pakruti Mishra. The movie went on to bag five State Film Awards besides, four ETV Cine Awards, as many Tarang Cine Awards and seven Chalachitra Jagat Awards. His next film was Kehi Nuhen Kahar and that was followed by association with documentary feature God’s Own People which dealt with the Trinity’s (Lord Jagannath, Devi Subhadra, Lord Balabhadra) Nabakalebara. The 88-minute documentary was directed by Nila Madhab Panda (Padmashree Awardee) to portray the unique rituals of the Trinity that occur once in every 19 years. Apart from Odia films, Akshay Kumar Parija had produced a number of reality talent hunt shows and tele-serials for different satellite channels. These include Sahanai for Tarang TV, Dancing Stars and Aaina for Colours Odia. Akshay Kumar Parija now plans to venture into promoting Odia music at national and international forums, here he has recently tied up with Devdas Chhotray and singer Bibhu Kishore for an album Blue Mood. While Devdas Chhotray has penned eight poems for the album, Biebhu Kishore has lent his voice to the songs. Also in the pipeline this year is Sushant Mani’s much talked about Love You Jessica that Akshya Kumar Parija has produced. He has joined hands with Nilamadhab Panda for a Hindi film titled Dark Winds that deals with climate change.

Akshay Parija presently serves as Board Member and Executive Director to Blue Lines Shipping Group which he founded in the year 2010 . Blue Lines Shipping has its operation all across the globe. Parija has served in Burgan Bank, Kuwait for 8 years (1983-1991), in National Bank of Oman for 7 years (1991-1998) and 12 years in BankMuscat Forex in different senior positions. He has also served in various Banks in India during his 30 years of career in banking, started from IOB (Indian Overseas Bank) at Bissam Cuttack in 1980s. An Alumnus of Harvard Business School, US has studied in Utkal University (ଉତ୍କଳ ବିଶ୍ୱବିଦ୍ୟାଳୟ ) and BJB College as well. Akshay Kumar Parija has schooled from Jagannathpur High School in Tiran of undivided Cuttack district.

Akshay Parija Net Worth

Akshay Parija is one of the richest Film Producer from India. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Akshay Parija 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Akshay Kumar Parija (born 12 May 1954) is an Indian film maker known for his depictions of Odia culture and Odissi dance in his films. Originally a banker, he currently lives in Dubai.

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Chihiro Ranked on the list of most popular Film Producer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in India. Akshay Parija celebrates birthday on May 12 of every year.