In reel life he is known as the Bad Man. His acting is so powerful that after watching him as a villain on screen, one would start hating him. But in real life he is just the opposite. He is a very simple and down to earth person, a very cool and calm man. This fun loving person always loves to keep himself busy with meaningfull and creative works.

       From a very young age he started his career as a stage and theater artist. He has a passion to learn new things. So, apart from acting, he also gathered many technical skills like stage craft, lighting, story writing and direction. In 1977, he stepped into film industry as an assistant director. Within a very short span of time he created his own stardom as a successful director & actor. With his continuous sincere efforts, he proved to be the best director and actor orissa has ever produced

      Full Name: Hara Prasad Pattanaik,

      Nick Name: Babuli,

      Date of Birth: 12.10.1958

      Father: Bipin Bihari Pattanaik,

      Mother: Annada Pattanaik,

      Brothers: Bishnu Prasad Pattanaik, Bhabani Prasad Pattanaik, Debu Prasad Pattanaik

      Sister: Trupty Mayee Pattanaik,

      Wife: Jharana Pattanaik,

      Daughters: Arjya Pattanaik & Ananya Pattanaik

      Home town: Cuttack