Archita Sahu is a well known face in entertainment arena of Odisha. She is also a model in Odisha. She appeared in different genres of Ollywood films and the advertisements. Archita Sahu became popular in acting scenario after a lot of struggle in Oriya films industries. To her credit she has many Oriya movies and 100 day blockbusters. She is also an Odissi dancer who has won National Scholarship in Odissi dance. Archita Sahu has excelled in every field like study, acting, dancing and social service.
Early Life of Archita Sahu
Archita Sahu was born on 29th June in the year 1990. She was also brought up in Bhubaneswar city, Odisha. She completed her schooling from D.M School and did graduation in B.Tech from KIIT University. From her childhood she liked dancing, modelling, acting, etc.
Career of Archita Sahu
Archita Sahu did her first Oriya film "O My Love" in 2005. She played the lead female role in several Oriya movies like "Babu I Love You", "Mun Eka Tumara", "Chocolate" and "Akashe Ki Ranga Lagila". Besides movies, Archita Sahu 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". She also won titles like "Miss Talented" and "Miss Stylish Hair" in the grand finale.
Archita Sahu is now adjudged as the top actress in Oriya film industry. She has a huge fan following in Odisha and its adjacent states in eastern India. Besides acting and modelling, Archita Sahu is involved in different social works. Archita Sahu was the only Oriya actress to be a part of Indian Premier League 5 as the brand ambassador of Deccan Chargers.
Filmography of Archita Sahu
O My Love (2005)
Babu I Love You (2006)
De Maa Shakti De (2006)
To Bina Mo Kahani Adha (2007)
To Pain Nebi Mu Sahe Janama (2007)
Dhanare Rakhibu Sapatha Mora (2007)
Mu Sapanara Soudagar (2008)
Mate Ani Dela Lakhye Faguna (2008)
Akashe Ki Ranga Lagila (2009)
Keun Dunia Ru Asila Bandhu (2009)
Pagala Karichi Paunji Tora (2009)
Aalo Mora Kandhei (2010)
Tora Mora Jodi Sundara (2010)
Loafer (2011)
Chocolate (2011)
Thukul (2012)
Kebe Tume Nahan Kebe Mu Nahin (2012)
Sapath (2012)
Raja Jhia Sange Heigala Bhaba (2012)
ACP Sagarika (2013)
The Light: Swami Vivekananda (2013)
Mun Eka Tumara (2013)
Smile Please (2014)
Pilata Bigidigala (2015)
Hela Mate Prema Jara (2016)
Bye Bye Dubai (2016)
Chati Tole Ding Dong (2016)
Just Mahabbat (2017)
Shiva Not Out (2017)
Champion (2018)
Awards Received by Archita Sahu
In the year 2004, Archita Sahu was crowned Miss Kalinga. She is the only actress in Oriya film industry who bagged State Award as "Best Actress" three times by the Government of Odisha. She has received the "Best Newcomer" and Best Actress awards for her celluloid performances. Archita Sahu has also been awarded the Rajiv Gandhi Samman in 2009 for her contribution to the society.
Social Work of Archita Sahu
Archita Sahu is presently the Odisha State Ambassador of United Nations International Children"s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) and Government of Odisha for "Eradication of child labour". Archita Sahu is also the ambassador of "Junior Red Cross".