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Archita Sahu

Archita Sahu (born 29 June), known professionally as Archita,[2] is an Indian actress, model, and television personality. She is known for her work in Odia films, for which she has received four Odisha State Film Awards.[3]

Archita Sahu
Born29 June[1]
Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
Alma materKalinga Institute of Industrial Technology
Occupations
  • Actress
  • model
Years active2005–present
Spouse
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(m. 2021)​

Early life

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Sahu in a traditional attire

Sahu was born in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India. In 2011, she graduated from KIIT University with a B.Tech in Information Technology.[4] She is trained in classical Odissi dancing, with which she gained a national scholarship for.[5]

In 2004, she was crowned Miss Kalinga.[3] In 2013, she was named first runner-up in Kolkata's regional Femina Miss India pageant.[6]

Film career

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Despite beauty pageants being commonly seen as steppingstones to gaining mainstream film roles in Bollywood, Sahu took up roles in Odia films instead.[7] Her first Odia film, O My Love, was released in 2005. At the Odisha State Film Awards, she was awarded Best Actress four times.[3][8][9][10]

Other work

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Sahu is the state Ambassador of UNICEF and Government of Odisha's "Eradication of child labour".[11][12] She is also the ambassador of Junior Red Cross.[13]

She was also a part of IPL 5 as brand ambassador of Deccan Chargers.[14][15][16]

Personal life

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On 1 March 2021, Sahu married fellow actor Sabyasachi Mishra in Jaipur.[17]

Filmography

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Year Film Role Notes/Ref
2005 O My Love Puja
2006 Babu I Love You Bijuli
2006 De Maa Shakti De Kajal
2007 To Bina Mo Kahani Adha Gauri
2007 To Pain Nebi Mu Sahe Janama Jamuna/Chumki
2007 Dhanare Rakhibu Sapatha Mora Rupa
2008 Mu Sapanara Soudagar Shriya
2008 Mate Ani Dela Lakhye Faguna Asha
2009 Akashe Ki Ranga Lagila Barsha
2009 Keun Dunia Ru Asila Bandhu Jhumuri
2009 Pagala Karichi Paunji Tora Puja
2010 Aalo Mora Kandhei Puja
2010 Tora Mora Jodi Sundara Barsha
2011 Loafer Niharika
2011 Chocolate Jasmin
2012 Thukul Tithi
2012 Kebe Tume Nahan Kebe Mu Nahin Rekha/Mili
2012 Sapath Chaaya
2012 Raja Jhia Sange Heigala Bhaba Kalyani/Kandhei
2013 ACP Sagarika Sagarika
2013 The Light: Swami Vivekananda Moina Bai
2013 Mun Eka Tumara Chitralekha
2014 Smile Please Sneha
2015 Pilata Bigidigala Nisha
2016 Hela Mate Prema Jara Mithi
2016 Bye Bye Dubai Saina/Nisha
2016 Chati Tale Ding Dong Sonia
2017 Just Mahabbat Bhumi
2017 Shiva Not Out Bhavna
2019 Champion Kirti/Lalpan Bibi
2019 Ajab Sanju Ra Gajab Love Sakhi
2019 Abhiman Pooja [18]
2020 Durgatinashini Nitya Das [19]
2021 Roll No 27 – Sujata Senapati Sujata Senapati [20]
2021 Durgatinashini 2 Nitya Das [21]
2022 Mahishasura Shabana Begum
2023 Namaste Kamala Maa Go

Awards and accreditation

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Archita has won several awards in her film career to date, including three state awards by the Government of Odisha.[22]

References

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  1. ^ "Archita celebrated her birthday on Friday by planting saplings". The Times of India. 7 June 2020. Archived from the original on 6 August 2020. Retrieved 29 September 2020.
  2. ^ "Champion odia movie of Archita Sahu in lead role as boxer". Incredible Orissa. Retrieved 27 August 2024.
  3. ^ a b c "State Film Awards: 'Bhija Matira Swarga' best film". The New Indian Express. 11 December 2019. Retrieved 25 March 2022.
  4. ^ manas (23 June 2013). "Ms Architta Sahu KIIT IT Student got Pond's Femina Miss India Kolkata 2013 1st runner up". School of Computer Engineering. Archived from the original on 17 May 2021. Retrieved 1 February 2021.
  5. ^ "Archita Sahu – Oriya Actress Biography, Hot Photo, OPL Wallpaper, Pics". Incredibleorissa.com. 8 August 2011. Archived from the original on 15 February 2012. Retrieved 10 July 2012.
  6. ^ "Archita Sahu: Archita Sahu crowned first runners up in Femina Miss India Kolkata 2013". The Times of India. 30 January 2013. Retrieved 25 March 2022.
  7. ^ "Archita Sahu's runway to success from Miss India to a stellar acting career". Femina. 11 May 2024. Retrieved 5 August 2024.
  8. ^ TNN (13 April 2012). "Archita Sahu in funny mood". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 9 January 2014. Retrieved 21 January 2013.
  9. ^ Priyanka Dasgupta, TNN (9 June 2012). "I am inspired by Rekhaji: Archita Sahu". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 8 August 2013. Retrieved 21 January 2013.
  10. ^ Madhusree Ghosh, TNN (23 September 2012). "Archita is ready for some action". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 27 May 2013. Retrieved 21 January 2013.
  11. ^ "Meet Archita, the bubbly actress- Orissa- IBNLive". Ibnlive.in.com. 26 August 2011. Archived from the original on 10 January 2014. Retrieved 21 January 2013.
  12. ^ "UNICEF India – Latest stories – Orissa Celebrates Global Handwashing Day". Unicef.org. 9 November 2010. Archived from the original on 9 January 2014. Retrieved 21 January 2013.
  13. ^ "7 Avatars of Archita Sahu". Archived from the original on 21 February 2017. Retrieved 20 February 2017.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  14. ^ "Home of the Unstoppabulls – Brand Ambassador Archita Sahu in Conversation with Gayatri Reddy". Unstoppabulls.deccanchargers.com. Archived from the original on 15 February 2013. Retrieved 21 January 2013.
  15. ^ Sharma, Vikash; Panda, Namita (16 April 2012). "Archita joins IPL celeb bandwagon". The Telegraph (India). Calcutta, India. Archived from the original on 9 January 2014. Retrieved 21 January 2013.
  16. ^ "Press Meet @ Cuttack | Official Website of Deccan Chargers IPL Team". Deccanchargers.com. 15 April 2012. Archived from the original on 15 May 2012. Retrieved 21 January 2013.
  17. ^ Bal, Sandip (3 March 2021). "Ollywood couple Archita Sahu and Sabyasachi Mishra get hitched in Jaipur". The Times of India. Retrieved 25 March 2022.
  18. ^ "Archita-Sabyasachi Pair Up For Odia Movie 'Abhiman' After Three Years". Odisha Bytes. Retrieved 12 March 2019.
  19. ^ "Archita-Partha Starrer 'Durgatinashini' To Release This Dussehra". mycitylinks.in. Retrieved 13 September 2020.
  20. ^ "Archita leaves fans surprised with new look for 'Roll No 27 – Sujata Senapati'". mycitylinks.in. Retrieved 14 January 2021.
  21. ^ "Durgatinashini 2". Odia Live. Retrieved 9 November 2024.
  22. ^ "Ollywood Actress Archita Sahu, Receiving the Best Actress Award for 'Chocolate', at the 23rd State Film Awards function at Utkal Mandap on Sunday". Odisha.360.batoi.com. 26 November 2012. Archived from the original on 5 October 2013. Retrieved 21 January 2013.
  23. ^ "Odisha 25th state film awards announced". Business Standard. Press Trust of India. 15 November 2012. Archived from the original on 12 October 2020. Retrieved 21 November 2014. Archita Sahu was selected for the best actress award for her performance in 'ACP Sagarika'
  24. ^ "Odisha 23rd state film awards announced". Business Standard. Press Trust of India. 15 November 2012. Archived from the original on 12 October 2020. Retrieved 16 November 2012. Archita Sahu was selected for the best actress award for her performance in 'Chocolate'
  25. ^ "Other States / Orissa News : Banichitra annual awards for cinema presented". The Hindu. Chennai, India. 15 May 2011. Archived from the original on 9 January 2014. Retrieved 22 January 2013. Akash and Archita were awarded as the best actor and actress respectively.
  26. ^ "Tarang Cine Awards 2012 Winners | Best Film, Actor, Actress, Director". incredibleorissa.com. 12 March 2012. Archived from the original on 4 December 2012. Retrieved 22 January 2013. Best Actress – Archita Sahu (Chocolate)
  27. ^ "chalachitra " Third ETV Oriya Cine Awards – 2012". chalachitra.in. Archived from the original on 8 February 2013. Retrieved 22 January 2013. Best actor female Archita sahu Chocolate
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