Sadhu Meher (born in Odisha) is an Indian actor, director, and producer . He has performed in both Odia and Hindi films.He primarily began his career in Hindi films like Bhuvan Shome, Ankur and Mrigaya. Later on shifted his interest towards Odia films. He is one of the actors who gained prominence in Parallel Cinema in the mid-1980s. He also acted in Byomkesh Bakshi in the episodes 'Aadim Shatru (Part 1 & 2)' and 'Chakrant' as Anadi Haldar and Bishupal respectively.He won a National Film Award for Best Actor for Ankur.He was conferred Padma Sri by the Government of India in 2017.