Sadhu Meher, born on January 1, 1940, in Boudh district, Odisha, India, was an Indian actor, director, and producer. He began his career in Hindi cinema with notable performances in films like "Bhuvan Shome" (1969), "Ankur" (1974), and "Mrigaya" (1976). Later, he shifted his focus to Odia films, contributing significantly to their development. Meher was a prominent figure in the Parallel Cinema movement of the 1970s and 1980s. He passed away on February 2, 2024, at the age of 84 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.