Archita Sahu (ଅର୍ଚ୍ଚିତା ସାହୁ) is an Indian actress and model who works in Odia language filmsOllywood Movie. She played the leading female role in several hit Odia films like Babu I Love You, Mu Eka Tumara, Chocolate and Akashe Ki Ranga Lagila. Besides films, she has achieved success as a model.[1] She was the first runner up in Pond's Femina Miss India Kolkata in 2013 and won Lakme Absolute Femina Miss Eyeconic Eyes.[2] She also won Miss Talented and Miss Stylish Hair titles in the finale.
Before entering into acting career, she stepped in as a classical dancer (odissi) .[3] Archita is a trained Odissi dancer who started learning Odissi dance when she was six years old. She has completed Visharad in Odissi from Akhil Bharat Mahavidyalaya.[4]
Archita Sahu | |
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| Born | 29 June 1990 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Alma mater | Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology |
| Occupation | Actress, Model |
| Years active | 2005–present |
Biography
Archita Sahu was born in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. She completed her schooling from D. M. School and BTech graduation from KIIT University. She is also an Odissi dancer who has won a National Scholarship in Odissi dance.[5] In 2004, she was crowned Miss Kalinga.[6] Her first Oriya film is O My Love, which was released in 2005.[7] To her credit she has many superhits and 100-day blockbusters.[8] She is now adjudged as the top actress in Odia film industry. Besides acting, she is involved in modelling and social work. She has received the Best Newcomer and Best Actress awards for her celluloid performances. Her pairing with Sabyasachi has been quite successful. She is the only actress in Odia film industry to bag State Film Award as Best Actress for three times, awarded by Govt of Odisha.[9][10][11][12] She is presently the Odisha State Ambassador of UNICEF and Govt. of Odisha for "Eradication of child labour".[13][14] She is also the ambassador of Junior Red Cross.[15] She was the only Oriya actress to be a part of IPL 5 as the brand ambassador of Deccan Chargers.[16][17][18] She is the first runner-up of the Femina Miss India, Kolkata.[19] She represented Odisha in the Miss India 2013 pageant. She has won Miss Talented and Miss Stylish Hair titles in the finale. She has performed in many grand events for different occasions including the grand opening ceremony of Hockey India League for two years.
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Tole Ding Dong | Sonia | |
| 2017 | Just Mahabbat | Bhumi | |
| 2017 | Shiva Not Out | Bhavna | |
| 2019 | Ajab Sanju Ra Gajab Love | Sakhi | |
| 2019 | Champion | - | |
| 2019 | Abhiman | - |
Awards and accreditation
Archita has won several awards in her film career till date including 3 state awards by Government of Odisha.[20]
- Star Entertainer of the year 2017, 9th Tarang Cine Awards 2018 for the film Shiva Not Out
- Best Actor Female, 8th Tarang Cine Awards2017 for the film Bye Bye Dubai
- Best Actor Female, 7th Tarang Cine Awards 2016 for the film Pilata Bigidigala
- Best Actress, 6th Tarang Cine Awards 2015 for the film Smile Please
- Best Actress, Oriya Film Fair Awards 2014 for the film Smile Please
- Best Actress, Odisha State Film Awards, 2013 for the film ACP sagarika[21]
- Best Oriya Actor (female), Filmfare Awards East, 2013 for the film Mu Eka Tumara
- Best Actress, Odisha State Film Awards, 2011 for the film Chocolate[22]
- Best Actress, Odisha State Film Awards, 2009 for the film Pagala Karichi Paunji Tora
- Best supporting Actress, Odisha State Film Awards, 2006 for the film Babu I Love You
- Best Actor (female) Show Time, Puri
- 2006 for the film De Maa Shakti De
- 2008 for the film To Payeen Nebi Mu Sahe Janama
- Best Actress, Banichitra Award
- 2006 for the film Babu I Love You
- 2008 for the film To Payeen Nebi Mu Sahe Janama
- 2009 for the film Mu Sapanara Soudagar
- 2010[23] Best Actress, Tarang Cine Awards
- 2012 – Chocolate[24]
- 2010 – Pagala Karichi Paunji Tora
- Best Actor (female) Etv Oriya Film Awards 2012 – Chocolate[25]
- Best Actor (female) 2007 – To Bina Mo Kahani Adha by Omshree Awards
- Best Actor (female) 2008 – To Bina Mo Kahani Adha by UMPA
- Best Actor (female) 2009 – Mu Sapanara Soudagar by Sapatha
- Best Actor (female) 2009 – Mu Sapanara Soudagar by Chalachitra Jagat
- Best Actor (female) 2010 – Akashe Ki Ranga Lagila by Kamyab
- Best Actor (female) 2010 – Pagala Karichi Paunji Tora by Chitrapuri
- Best Actor (female) 2010 – Pagala Karichi Paunji Tora by UMPA
- Best Newcomer Award 2005 – O My Love
References
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- ^ TNN (13 April 2012). "Archita Sahu in funny mood". The Times of India. Retrieved 21 January 2013.
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- ^ Madhusree Ghosh, TNN (23 September 2012). "Archita is ready for some action". The Times of India. Retrieved 21 January 2013.
- ^ "Meet Archita, the bubbly actress- Orissa- IBNLive". Ibnlive.in.com. 26 August 2011. Retrieved 21 January 2013.
- ^ "UNICEF India – Latest stories – Orissa Celebrates Global Handwashing Day". Unicef.org. 9 November 2010. Retrieved 21 January 2013.
- ^ "Bhubaneswar City-Entertainment, odia actress Archita, Profile of Archita". Mybhubaneswarcity.com. 11 September 2010. Archived from the original on 10 January 2013. Retrieved 21 January 2013.
- ^ "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.
- ^ Sharma, Vikash; Panda, Namita (16 April 2012). "Archita joins IPL celeb bandwagon". Calcutta, India: Telegraphindia.com. Retrieved 21 January 2013.
- ^ "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.
- ^ Kanungo, Laxminarayan (2013). "Olly diva Archita grabs Pond's Femina Miss India Kolkata 1st Runner-up title | Odisha Reporter". odishareporter.in. Archived from the original on 18 February 2013. Retrieved 30 January 2013.
She won the Pond’s Femina Miss India Kolkata 2013 first runner-up title
- ^ "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 January2013.
- ^ India, Press Trust of (15 November 2012). "Odisha 25th state film awards announced | Business Standard". business-standard.com. Retrieved 21 November 2014.
Archita Sahu was selected for the best actress award for her performance in 'ACP Sagarika'
- ^ India, Press Trust of (15 November 2012). "Odisha 23rd state film awards announced | Business Standard". business-standard.com. Retrieved 16 November 2012.
Archita Sahu was selected for the best actress award for her performance in 'Chocolate'
- ^ "The Hindu : Other States / Orissa News : Banichitra annual awards for cinema presented". hindu.com. Chennai, India. 15 May 2011. Retrieved 22 January 2013.
Akash and Archita were awarded as the best actor and actress respectively.
- ^ "Tarang Cine Awards 2012 Winners | Best Film, Actor, Actress, Director". incredibleorissa.com. 12 March 2012. Retrieved 22 January 2013.
Best Actress – Archita Sahu (Chocolate)
- ^ "chalachitra " Third ETV Oriya Cine Awards – 2012". chalachitra.in. Retrieved 22 January 2013.
Best actor female Archita sahu Chocolate