# Archita Sahu

Archita Sahu (born 29 June 1990), known mononymously as Archita, 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.

## Early life

Sahu was born on 29 June in Rourkela, but grew up in Bhubaneswar. In 2011, she graduated from KIIT University with a B.Tech in Information Technology. She is trained in classical Odissi dancing, with which she gained a national scholarship for.
In 2004, she was crowned Miss Kalinga. In 2013, she was named first runner-up in Kolkata's regional Femina Miss India pageant.

## 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. Her first Odia film, O My Love, was released in 2005. At the Odisha State Film Awards, she was awarded Best Actress four times.
Archita made her Bengali and Hindi cinema debut in the film The Light: Swami Vivekananda, where she played Moina Bai.

### Other work

Sahu is the state Ambassador of UNICEF and Government of Odisha's "Eradication of child labour". She is also the ambassador of Junior Red Cross.
She was also a part of IPL 5 as brand ambassador of Deccan Chargers.

## Personal life

On 1 March 2021, Sahu married fellow actor Sabyasachi Mishra in Jaipur.

## Filmography

* 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 | |
| 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 Rout | |
| 2013 | The Light: Swami Vivekananda | Moina Bai | Hindi/Bengali debut |
| 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 | Champion | Kirti/Lalpan Bibi | |
| 2019 | Ajab Sanju Ra Gajab Love | Sakhi | |
| 2019 | Abhiman | Pooja | |
| 2020 | Durgatinashini | Nitya Das | |
| 2021 | Roll No 27 – Sujata Senapati | Sujata Senapati | |
| 2021 | Durgatinashini 2 | Nitya Das | |
| 2022 | Mahisasura | Shabana Begum | |
| 2023 | Namaste Kamala Maa Go | | |
| 2025 | Pade Akasha † | Dr. Sruti Mohapatra | |

## Awards and accreditation

Archita has won several awards in her film career to date, including three state awards by the Government of Odisha.
* 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
* 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
* 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 Best Actress, Tarang Cine Awards
** 2012 – Chocolate
** 2010 – Pagala Karichi Paunji Tora
* Best Actor (female) Etv Oriya Film Awards 2012 – Chocolate
* 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