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=Early life and career=
[https://www.telegraphindia.com/1150114/jsp/odisha/story_8231.jsp  Namita Panda, January 14 , 2015: ''The Telegraph'']

[[File: Hara Patnaik- a prominent actor and director in Odia films.jpg|Hara Patnaik- a prominent actor and director in Odia films <br/> From: [https://www.telegraphindia.com/1150114/jsp/odisha/story_8231.jsp  Namita Panda, January 14 , 2015: ''The Telegraph'']|frame|500px]]

Born in 1958, the Cuttack-based actor, who had studied theatre from Utkal Sangeet Mahavidyalaya, was a regular actor in the 80's and a member of the Shatabdira Kalakar troupe. His career began with this troupe. He was a passionate actor and director.

Patnaik's journey in films started with Sahari Bagha in 1985. With his portrayal of major negative characters, he soon became the ultimate villain of Odia films in the 90's. A mean son or brother in family dramas, the intimidating villain in action films - Hara Patnaik was extremely popular among viewers as the anti-hero.

He was particularly known for his get-ups and catchphrase dialogues in hits such as Jor Jaar Mulak Taar, Daiba Daudi, Jahaku Rakhiba Ananta and many more. He had acted in about 40 films in a span of three decades. As a director, too, Patnaik was extremely successful. He was behind the camera for 19 films. Besides, he was known to be an alchemist for debutants, who turned superstars under his direction. Patnaik has to his credit making stars out of debutants such as Anubhav Mohanty, whom he directed in I Love You that turned to be the biggest grosser of Odia industry till recently.

He also introduced Babushan in Romeo: The Lover Boy (2009) and Sabyasachi in Pagal Premi (2007). All the three are popular stars of the Odia film industry. Om Sai Ram in 2012 was Patnaik's last film while he was working on television serials in the previous year.