Archita Sahu
Archita Sahu 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.[2] In 2013, she was named first runner-up in Kolkata's regional Femina Miss India pageant.
Early life
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Sahu was born in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India. In 2011, she graduated from KIIT University with a B.Tech in Information Technology.[3] She is trained in classical Odissi dancing, with which she gained a national scholarship for.[4]
In 2004, she was crowned Miss Kalinga.[2]
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.[5] Her first Odia film, O My Love, was released in 2005. At the Odisha State Film Awards, she was awarded Best Actress four times.[2][6][7][8]
Other work
Sahu is the state Ambassador of UNICEF and Government of Odisha's "Eradication of child labour".[9][10] She is also the ambassador of Junior Red Cross.[11]
She was also a part of IPL 5 as brand ambassador of Deccan Chargers.[12][13][14]
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Personal life
On 1 March 2021, Sahu married fellow actor Sabyasachi Mishra in Jaipur.[16]
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 Tale Ding Dong | Sonia | |
2017 | Just Mahabbat | Bhumi | |
2017 | Shiva Not Out | Bhavna | |
2019 | Ajab Sanju Ra Gajab Love | Sakhi | |
2019 | Champion | Kirti/Lalpan Bibi | Female lead movie |
2019 | Abhiman | - | |
2020 | Durgatinashini | - | |
2022 | Mahishasura | Shabana Begum | Female Lead |
Awards and accreditation
Archita has won several awards in her film career to date, including three state awards by the Government of Odisha.[17]
- 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[18]
- 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[19]
- 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[20] Best Actress, Tarang Cine Awards
- 2012 – Chocolate[21]
- 2010 – Pagala Karichi Paunji Tora
- Best Actor (female) Etv Oriya Film Awards 2012 – Chocolate[22]
- 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
- ^ "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.
- ^ a b c "State Film Awards: 'Bhija Matira Swarga' best film". The New Indian Express. 11 December 2019. Retrieved 25 March 2022.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Archita Sahu's runway to success from Miss India to a stellar acting career". Femina. 11 May 2024. Retrieved 5 August 2024.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "7 Avatars of Archita Sahu". Archived from the original on 21 February 2017. Retrieved 20 February 2017.
- ^ "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". The Telegraph (India). Calcutta, India. Archived from the original on 9 January 2014. 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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ Bal, Sandip (3 March 2021). "Ollywood couple Archita Sahu and Sabyasachi Mishra get hitched in Jaipur". The Times of India. Retrieved 25 March 2022.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "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'
- ^ "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'
- ^ "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.
- ^ "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)
- ^ "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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