Archita Sahu (born 29 June 1990),[1] known mononymously as Archita,[2][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]
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] On 22 January 2026, she gave birth to a baby boy.[23]
Filmography
Films
| Denotes films that have not yet been released |
- All films are in Odia unless otherwise noted.
| Year | Film | Role | Notes | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | [24] | ||
| 2020 | Durgatinashini | Nitya Das | [25] | |
| 2021 | Roll No 27 – Sujata Senapati | Sujata Senapati | [26] | |
| Durgatinashini 2 | Nitya Das | [27] | ||
| 2022 | Mahisasura | Shabana Begum | [28] | |
| 2023 | Namaste Kamala Maa Go | Kamala | [29] | |
| 2025 | Pade Akasha | Dr. Sruti Mohapatra | [30] | |
| Bou Buttu Bhuta | Rinki | [31] | ||
| Delivery Boy 2 | Pallavi | [32][33] |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes | Template:Abbr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Bijayini | Nitya Das | ZEE Sarthak | Episode 48, Guest appearance | [34] |
Awards and accreditation
Template:BLP sources section Archita has won several awards in her film career to date, including three state awards by the Government of Odisha.[35]
- 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[36]
- 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[37]
- 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[38] Best Actress, Tarang Cine Awards
- 2012 – Chocolate[39]
- 2010 – Pagala Karichi Paunji Tora
- Best Actor (female) Etv Oriya Film Awards 2012 – Chocolate[40]
- 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
- ↑ ଫଟୋରେ ଥିବା ନିରୀହ ଝିଅ ଜଣଙ୍କ ଓଲିଉଡର ଜଣେ ଲୋକପ୍ରିୟ ନାୟିକା; ଆଜି ତାଙ୍କ ଜନ୍ମଦିନ, କୁହନ୍ତୁ କିଏ?. Indian Express(29 June 2024).
- ↑ Meet Archita, the bubbly actress. Indian Express(16 May 2012).
- ↑ Champion odia movie of Archita Sahu in lead role as boxer. Incredible Orissa. Retrieved 27 August 2024.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 State Film Awards: 'Bhija Matira Swarga' best film. The New Indian Express(11 December 2019). Retrieved 25 March 2022.
- ↑ Template:Cite magazine
- ↑ Asamanya Archita(November 2018).
- ↑ Archita celebrated her birthday on Friday by planting saplings. The Times of India(7 June 2020).
- ↑ Ms Architta Sahu KIIT IT Student got Pond's Femina Miss India Kolkata 2013 1st runner up, manas. School of Computer Engineering(23 June 2013). Retrieved 1 February 2021.
- ↑ Archita Sahu – Oriya Actress Biography, Hot Photo, OPL Wallpaper, Pics. Incredibleorissa.com(8 August 2011). Retrieved 10 July 2012.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ Template:Cite magazine
- ↑ Archita Sahu in funny mood. The Times of India(13 April 2012). Retrieved 21 January 2013.
- ↑ I am inspired by Rekhaji: Archita Sahu. The Times of India(9 June 2012). Retrieved 21 January 2013.
- ↑ Archita is ready for some action. The Times of India(23 September 2012). Retrieved 21 January 2013.
- ↑ I am inspired by Rekhaji: Archita Sahu. The Times of India(9 June 2012). Retrieved 1 February 2013.
- ↑ Meet Archita, the bubbly actress- Orissa- IBNLive. Ibnlive.in.com(26 August 2011).
- ↑ UNICEF India – Latest stories – Orissa Celebrates Global Handwashing Day. Unicef.org(9 November 2010).
- ↑ 7 Avatars of Archita Sahu. Retrieved 20 February 2017.
- ↑ Home of the Unstoppabulls – Brand Ambassador Archita Sahu in Conversation with Gayatri Reddy. Unstoppabulls.deccanchargers.com.
- ↑ Archita joins IPL celeb bandwagon. The Telegraph (India)(16 April 2012).
- ↑ Press Meet @ Cuttack | Official Website of Deccan Chargers IPL Team. Deccanchargers.com(15 April 2012).
- ↑ Ollywood couple Archita Sahu and Sabyasachi Mishra get hitched in Jaipur. The Times of India(3 March 2021). Retrieved 25 March 2022.
- ↑ Sabyasachi Mishra, Archita Sahu blessed with baby boy. Orissa Post(22 January 2026). Retrieved 22 January 2026.
- ↑ Archita-Sabyasachi Pair Up For Odia Movie 'Abhiman' After Three Years. Odisha Bytes. Retrieved 12 March 2019.
- ↑ Archita-Partha Starrer 'Durgatinashini' To Release This Dussehra. mycitylinks.in. Retrieved 13 September 2020.
- ↑ Archita leaves fans surprised with new look for 'Roll No 27 – Sujata Senapati'. mycitylinks.in. Retrieved 14 January 2021.
- ↑ Durgatinashini 2. Odia Live. Retrieved 9 November 2024.
- ↑ Actress Archita learns Urdu for her next; Know more about her character, Das, Rashmi Rekha. Odisha TV(15 September 2022). Retrieved 21 March 2025.
- ↑ Namaste Kamala Maa'go. Odia Movie Database(3 December 2023). Retrieved 21 March 2025.
- ↑ Pade Akasha-Starring Archita Sahu: A Biopic on Dr. Sruti Mohapatra's Inspiring Journey. OdiaSites. Retrieved 16 February 2025.
- ↑ 'Bou Buttu Bhuta'- A Horror Thriller Starring Babushaan, Aparajita and Archita. My City Links. Retrieved 21 March 2025.
- ↑ 35 ବର୍ଷରେ ଅର୍ଚ୍ଚିତା; ଜନ୍ମଦିନରେ ଫ୍ୟାନ୍ସଙ୍କୁ ଭେଟି, 'ଡେଲିଭରି ବୟ 2'ରେ ଆସିବେ ନଜର - ARCHITA SAHU BIRTHDAY. ETV Bharat(29 June 2025). Retrieved 27 July 2025.
- ↑ Archita gears up for a powerful comeback as 'Pallavi' in upcoming Odia film 'Delivery Boy 2'. Prameya News(2 July 2025). Retrieved 27 July 2025.
- ↑ Episode 48 : Nitya Rescues Stuti and Durga. Zee5(16 October 2021).
- ↑ 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).
- ↑ Odisha 25th state film awards announced. Business Standard(15 November 2012).
- ↑ Odisha 23rd state film awards announced. Business Standard(15 November 2012).
- ↑ Other States / Orissa News : Banichitra annual awards for cinema presented. The Hindu(15 May 2011).
- ↑ Tarang Cine Awards 2012 Winners | Best Film, Actor, Actress, Director(12 March 2012).
- ↑ chalachitra " Third ETV Oriya Cine Awards – 2012.