Archita Sahu
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Archita Sahu (born 29 June 1990),[2] known mononymously as Archita,[1][3] 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.[4]
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Archita Sahu | |
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Born | |
Other names | Archita |
Alma mater | Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology |
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Years active | 2005–present |
Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)[1] |
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Early life

Sahu was born on 29 June in Rourkela,[5] but grew up in Bhubaneswar.[6][7] In 2011, she graduated from KIIT University with a B.Tech in Information Technology.[8] She is trained in classical Odissi dancing, with which she gained a national scholarship for.[9]
In 2004, she was crowned Miss Kalinga.[4] In 2013, she was named first runner-up in Kolkata's regional Femina Miss India pageant.[10]
Film career
Despite beauty pageants being commonly seen as steppingstones to gaining mainstream film roles in Bollywood, Sahu took up roles in Odia films instead.[11] Her first Odia film, O My Love, was released in 2005. At the Odisha State Film Awards, she was awarded Best Actress four times.[4][12][13][14]
Archita made her Bengali and Hindi cinema debut in the film The Light: Swami Vivekananda, where she played Moina Bai.[15]
Other work
Sahu is the state Ambassador of UNICEF and Government of Odisha's "Eradication of child labour".[16][17] She is also the ambassador of Junior Red Cross.[18]
She was also a part of IPL 5 as brand ambassador of Deccan Chargers.[19][20][21]
Personal life
On 1 March 2021, Sahu married fellow actor Sabyasachi Mishra in Jaipur.[22]
Filmography
Denotes films that have not yet been released |
- All films are in Odia unless otherwise noted.
Year | Film | Role | Notes | Ref |
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2005 | O My Love | Puja | credited as Archita | |
2006 | Babu I Love You | Bijuli | ||
De Maa Shakti De | Kajal | |||
2007 | To Bina Mo Kahani Adha | Gauri | ||
To Pain Nebi Mu Sahe Janama | Jamuna/Chumki | |||
Dhanare Rakhibu Sapatha Mora | Rupa | |||
2008 | Mu Sapanara Soudagara | Shriya | ||
Mate Ani Dela Lakhye Faguna | Asha | |||
2009 | Akashe Ki Ranga Lagila | Barsha | ||
Keun Dunia Ru Asila Bandhu | Jhumuri | |||
Pagala Karichi Paunji Tora | Puja | |||
2010 | Aalo Mora Kandhei | Puja | ||
Tora Mora Jodi Sundara | Barsha | |||
2011 | Loafer | Niharika | ||
Chocolate | Jasmin | |||
2012 | Thukul | Tithi | ||
Kebe Tume Nahan Kebe Mu Nahin | Rekha/Mili | |||
Sapath | Chaaya | |||
Raja Jhia Sange Heigala Bhaba | Kalyani/Kandhei | |||
2013 | ACP Sagarika | Sagarika Rout | ||
The Light: Swami Vivekananda | Moina Bai | Hindi/Bengali debut | ||
Mun Eka Tumara | Chitralekha | credited as Archita | ||
2014 | Smile Please | Sneha | ||
2015 | Pilata Bigidigala | Nisha | ||
2016 | Hela Mate Prema Jara | Mithi | ||
Bye Bye Dubai | Saina/Nisha | |||
Chati Tale Ding Dong | Sonia | |||
2017 | Just Mahabbat | Bhumi | ||
Shiva Not Out | Bhavna | |||
2019 | Champion | Kirti/Lalpan Bibi | ||
Ajab Sanju Ra Gajab Love | Sakhi | |||
Abhiman | Pooja | [23] | ||
2020 | Durgatinashini | Nitya Das | [24] | |
2021 | Roll No 27 – Sujata Senapati | Sujata Senapati | [25] | |
Durgatinashini 2 | Nitya Das | [26] | ||
2022 | Mahisasura | Shabana Begum | [27] | |
2023 | Namaste Kamala Maa Go | Kamala | [28] | |
2025 | Pade Akasha | Dr. Sruti Mohapatra | [29] | |
Bou Buttu Bhuta † | TBA | [30] |
Awards and accreditation
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Perspective
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Archita has won several awards in her film career to date, including three state awards by the Government of Odisha.[31]
- 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[32]
- Best Odia Actor (female), Filmfare Awards East, 2013 for the film Mu Eka Tumara
- Best Actress, Odisha State Film Awards, 2011 for the film Chocolate[33]
- 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[34] Best Actress, Tarang Cine Awards
- 2012 – Chocolate[35]
- 2010 – Pagala Karichi Paunji Tora
- Best Actor (female) Etv Oriya Film Awards 2012 – Chocolate[36]
- 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
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