Archita Sahu

Archita Sahu
Born (1990-06-29) 29 June 1990
Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
Nationality Indian
Alma mater KIIT University
Occupation Actress, Model
Years active 2005–present
Religion Hinduism

Archita Sahu (Odia: ଅର୍ଚିତା ସାହୁ) (born 29 June 1990) is an Indian actress and model. She is famous for her career as an actor in various Ollywood movies. She played the lead female role in several hit Oriya movies like Babu I Love You, Mu Eka Tumara, Chocolate and Akashe Ki Ranga Lagila. Besides movies, she has recently achieved great success as a model. She was the 1st runner up in Pond's Femina Miss India Kolkata 2013 and won Lakme Absolute Femina Miss Eyeconic eyes.[1] She also won Miss Talented and Miss Stylish Hair titles in the finale.

Biography

Archita was born in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. She completed her schooling from D.M School and B.Tech graduation from KIIT University. She is also an Odissi dancer who has won National Scholarship in Odissi dance.[2] In 2004, she was crowned Miss Kalinga.[3] Her first Oriya film was O My Love in 2005.[4] To her credit she has many superhits and 100 day blockbusters.[5] She is now adjudged as the top actress in Oriya film industry. Archita has a huge fan following in Odisha. 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 Oriya film industry to bag State Award as best actress three times, awarded by Govt of Odisha.[6][7][8][9] She is presently the Odisha State Ambassador of UNICEF and Govt. of Odisha for "Eradication of child labour".[10][11] She is also the ambassador of Junior Red Cross.[12] She was the only Oriya actress to be a part of IPL 5 as the brand ambassador of Deccan Chargers.[13][14][15] She is the 1st runner-up of the Femina Miss India, Kolkata.[16] She represented Odisha in Miss India 2013 pageant. She has won Miss Talented and Miss Stylish Hair titles in the finale.

Filmography

YearCinemas Notes
2005O My Love
2006Babu I Love You, De Maa Shakti De
2007To Bina Mo Kahani Adha, To Pain Nebi Mu Sahe Janama, Dhanare Rakhibu Sapatha Mora
2008 Mu Sapanara Soudagar, Mate Ani Dela Lakhye Faguna
2009 Akashe Ki Ranga Lagila, Keun Dunia Ru Asila Bandhu, Pagala Karichi Paunji Tora
2010Aalo Mora Kandhei, Tora Mora Jodi Sundara
2011Loafer, Chocolate
2012 Thukul, Kebe Tume Nahan Kebe Mu Nahin, Shapath, Raja Jhia Sange Heigala Bhaba
2013ACP Sagarika, The Light: Swami Vivekananda, Mun Eka Tumara
2014Smile Please
2015Pilata Bigidigala
2016Hela Mate Prema Jara

Awards and accreditation

Archita has won several awards in her film career till date including 3 state awards by Government of Odisha.[17]

References

  1. ↑ "Archita Sahu News - Latest News, Popular News, Archita Sahu Latest Updates, News". indiatimes.com. Retrieved 2013-03-17.
  2. ↑ Archita Sahu – Oriya Actress Biography, Hot Photo, OPL Wallpaper, Pics. Incredibleorissa.com (2011-08-08). Retrieved on 2012-07-10.
  3. ↑ breakingnewsonline.net: Ollywood Actress Archita Sahu – A Profile accessdate=20 March 2012
  4. ↑ "Archita Sahu-A lead Oriya Actress". orissaspider.com. 2012. Retrieved 20 March 2012.
  5. ↑ Sahu, Diana (2011-08-26). "Meet Archita, the bubbly actress". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2013-01-21.
  6. ↑ "Archita Sahu News - Latest News, Popular News, Archita Sahu Latest Updates, News". In.com. Retrieved 2013-01-21.
  7. ↑ TNN (2012-04-13). "Archita Sahu in funny mood - Times Of India". Articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 2013-01-21.
  8. ↑ Priyanka Dasgupta, TNN (2012-06-09). "I am inspired by Rekhaji: Archita Sahu - Times Of India". Articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 2013-01-21.
  9. ↑ Madhusree Ghosh, TNN (2012-09-23). "Archita is ready for some action - Times Of India". Articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 2013-01-21.
  10. ↑ "Meet Archita, the bubbly actress- Orissa- IBNLive". Ibnlive.in.com. 2011-08-26. Retrieved 2013-01-21.
  11. ↑ "UNICEF India - Latest stories - Orissa Celebrates Global Handwashing Day". Unicef.org. 2010-11-09. Retrieved 2013-01-21.
  12. ↑ "Bhubaneswar City-Entertainment,odia actress Archita,Profile of Archita". Mybhubaneswarcity.com. 2010-09-11. Retrieved 2013-01-21.
  13. ↑ "Home of the Unstoppabulls - Brand Ambassador Archita Sahu in Conversation with Gayatri Reddy". Unstoppabulls.deccanchargers.com. Retrieved 2013-01-21.
  14. ↑ Sharma, Vikash; Panda, Namita (2012-04-16). "Archita joins IPL celeb bandwagon". Calcutta, India: Telegraphindia.com. Retrieved 2013-01-21.
  15. ↑ "Press Meet @ Cuttack | Official Website of Deccan Chargers IPL Team". Deccanchargers.com. 2012-04-15. Retrieved 2013-01-21.
  16. ↑ Kanungo, Laxminarayan (2013). "Olly diva Archita grabs Pond’s Femina Miss India Kolkata 1st Runner-up title | Odisha Reporter". odishareporter.in. Retrieved 30 January 2013. She won the Pond’s Femina Miss India Kolkata 2013 first runner-up title
  17. ↑ "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. 2012-11-26. Retrieved 2013-01-21.
  18. ↑ "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'
  19. ↑ "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'
  20. ↑ "The Hindu : Other States / Orissa News : Banichitra annual awards for cinema presented". hindu.com (Chennai, India). 2011-05-15. Retrieved 22 January 2013. Akash and Archita were awarded as the best actor and actress respectively.
  21. ↑ "Tarang Cine Awards 2012 Winners | Best Film, Actor, Actress, Director". incredibleorissa.com. Retrieved 22 January 2013. Best Actress – Archita Sahu (Chocolate)
  22. ↑ "chalachitra " Third ETV Oriya Cine Awards – 2012". chalachitra.in. Retrieved 22 January 2013. Best actor female Archita sahu Chocolate

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