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| name              = Archita Sahu
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| birth_date        = 29 June<ref>{{cite news |title=Archita celebrated her birthday on Friday by planting saplings |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/events/bhubaneswar/archita-celebrated-her-birthday-on-friday-by-planting-saplings/articleshow/76241443.cms |accessdate=29 September 2020 |work=The Times of India |date=7 June 2020 |language=en |archive-date=6 August 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200806192723/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/events/bhubaneswar/archita-celebrated-her-birthday-on-friday-by-planting-saplings/articleshow/76241443.cms |url-status=live }}</ref>
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| birth_place        = [[Bhubaneswar]], [[Odisha]], [[India]]
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| birth_place        = [[Rourkela]], [[Odisha]], India
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| alma_mater        = [[Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology]]
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| yearsactive        = 2005–present
| spouse            = {{Marriage|[[Sabyasachi Mishra]]|1 March 2021}}
| spouse            = {{Marriage|[[Sabyasachi Mishra]]|1 March 2021}}
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'''Archita Sahu''' (born 29 June 1990),<ref>{{cite news |title=ଫଟୋରେ ଥିବା ନିରୀହ ଝିଅ ଜଣଙ୍କ ଓଲିଉଡର ଜଣେ ଲୋକପ୍ରିୟ ନାୟିକା; ଆଜି ତାଙ୍କ ଜନ୍ମଦିନ, କୁହନ୍ତୁ କିଏ? |url=https://odia.news18.com/news/entertainment/happy-birthday-archita-sahu-see-the-childhood-photo-of-this-ollywood-heroine-ssd-274174.html |date=29 June 2024 |work=Indian Express |lang=or }}</ref> known [[Mononym|mononymously]] as '''Archita''',<ref name="archita">{{cite news |title=Meet Archita, the bubbly actress |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2011/Aug/26/meet-archita-the-bubbly-actress-284933.html |date=16 May 2012 |work=Indian Express}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Champion odia movie of Archita Sahu in lead role as boxer |url=https://incredibleorissa.com/champion-odia-movie/ |work=Incredible Orissa |access-date=27 August 2024}}</ref> is an Indian actress, model, and television personality. She is known for her work in [[Cinema of Odisha|Odia films]], for which she has received four [[Odisha State Film Awards]].<ref name="TNIE">{{cite news |title=State Film Awards: 'Bhija Matira Swarga' best film |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2019/Dec/11/state-film-awards-bhija-matira-swarga-best-film-2074557.html |access-date=25 March 2022 |work=The New Indian Express |date=11 December 2019}}</ref>
==Early life==
[[File:Archita5.jpg|thumb|Sahu in a traditional attire]]
Sahu was born on 29 June in [[Rourkela]],<ref>{{cite magazine |last=Ghosh |first=Madhusree |date=13 April 2013 |title=The other models called me ACP! |url=https://www.femina.in/beauty-pageants/miss-india/the-other-models-called-me-acp/articleshow/19291836.cms |magazine=Femina |access-date=16 February 2025}}</ref> but grew up in [[Bhubaneswar]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Asamanya Archita |url=https://www.rebatee.in/pdfdocuments/201811.pdf |work=Rebati |date=November 2018 |language=or }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Archita celebrated her birthday on Friday by planting saplings |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/events/bhubaneswar/archita-celebrated-her-birthday-on-friday-by-planting-saplings/articleshow/76241443.cms |accessdate=29 September 2020 |work=The Times of India |date=7 June 2020 |language=en |archive-date=6 August 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200806192723/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/events/bhubaneswar/archita-celebrated-her-birthday-on-friday-by-planting-saplings/articleshow/76241443.cms |url-status=live}}</ref> In 2011, she graduated from [[KIIT University]] with a [[B. Tech|B.Tech]] in Information Technology.<ref>{{Cite web |last=manas |date=23 June 2013 |title=Ms Architta Sahu KIIT IT Student got Pond's Femina Miss India Kolkata 2013 1st runner up |url=https://cse.kiit.ac.in/ms-architta-sahu-kiit-it-student-got-ponds-femina-miss-india-kolkata-2013-1st-runner-up/ |access-date=1 February 2021 |website=School of Computer Engineering |language=en-US |archive-date=17 May 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210517134429/https://cse.kiit.ac.in/ms-architta-sahu-kiit-it-student-got-ponds-femina-miss-india-kolkata-2013-1st-runner-up/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> She is trained in classical [[Odissi]] dancing, with which she gained a national scholarship for.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://incredibleorissa.com/en/archita-sahu |title=Archita Sahu – Oriya Actress Biography, Hot Photo, OPL Wallpaper, Pics |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120215081732/http://incredibleorissa.com/en/archita-sahu |archive-date=15 February 2012 |website=Incredibleorissa.com |date=8 August 2011 |access-date=10 July 2012}}</ref>
In 2004, she was crowned Miss Kalinga.<ref name="TNIE"/> In 2013, she was named first runner-up in Kolkata's regional Femina Miss India pageant.<ref name="Contest">{{cite news |date=30 January 2013 |title=Archita Sahu: Archita Sahu crowned first runners up in Femina Miss India Kolkata 2013 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bhubaneswar/archita-sahu-crowned-first-runners-up-in-femina-miss-india-kolkata-2013/articleshow/18251879.cms |access-date=25 March 2022 |work=The Times of India |language=en |archive-date=25 March 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220325095430/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bhubaneswar/archita-sahu-crowned-first-runners-up-in-femina-miss-india-kolkata-2013/articleshow/18251879.cms |url-status=live }}</ref>


'''Archita Sahu''' is an Indian actress who works in [[Odia language|Odia]] language films. She played the leading female role in several hit Odia films like ''Babu I Love You'', ''Mu Eka Tumara'', '' Chocolate'' and ''[[Akashe Ki Ranga Lagila]]''. She is also a successful model.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://speakout.outlookindia.com/reimagining-odisha/|title=Outlook SpeakOut: Reimagining Odisha|website=speakout.outlookindia.com|language=en|access-date=11 December 2019|archive-date=11 December 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191211121015/http://speakout.outlookindia.com/reimagining-odisha/|url-status=dead}}</ref> She was the first runner up in ''Pond's Femina Miss India'' Kolkata in 2013 and won ''Lakme Absolute Femina Miss Eyeconic Eyes''.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://feminamissindia.indiatimes.com/news/Nothing-can-replace-hardwork-Archita-Sahu/articleshow/18810860.cms |title=Archita Sahu News – Latest News, Popular News, Archita Sahu Latest Updates, News |publisher=indiatimes.com |accessdate=17 March 2013 |archive-date=9 March 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130309082641/http://feminamissindia.indiatimes.com/news/Nothing-can-replace-hardwork-Archita-Sahu/articleshow/18810860.cms |url-status=dead }}</ref> She also won ''Miss Talented'' and ''Miss Stylish Hair'' titles.
==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.<ref>{{Cite magazine |title=Archita Sahu's runway to success from Miss India to a stellar acting career |url=https://www.femina.in/beauty-pageants/miss-india/archita-sahus-runway-to-success-from-miss-india-to-a-stellar-acting-career/articleshow/110070795.cms |magazine=Femina |date=11 May 2024 |access-date=5 August 2024 |archive-date=5 August 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240805144347/https://www.femina.in/beauty-pageants/miss-india/archita-sahus-runway-to-success-from-miss-india-to-a-stellar-acting-career/articleshow/110070795.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> Her first Odia film, ''O My Love'', was released in 2005. At the [[Odisha State Film Awards]], she was awarded Best Actress four times.<ref name="TNIE"/><ref>{{cite news |author=TNN |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/movie-details/news-interviews/archita-sahu-in-funny-mood/etarticleshow/12649962.cms |title=Archita Sahu in funny mood |date=13 April 2012 |access-date=21 January 2013 |archive-date=9 January 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140109222326/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-04-13/news-interviews/31337109_1_diary-indian-president-apj-abdul-kalam |work=[[The Times of India]] |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |author=Priyanka Dasgupta, TNN |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/others/news-interviews/I-am-inspired-by-Rekhaji-Archita-Sahu/etarticleshow/13958118.cms |title=I am inspired by Rekhaji: Archita Sahu |date=9 June 2012 |access-date=21 January 2013 |archive-date=8 August 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130808141744/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-06-09/news-interviews/32140031_1_odia-odisha-mujra |work=[[The Times of India]] |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |author=Madhusree Ghosh, TNN |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/others/news-interviews/Archita-is-ready-for-some-action/etarticleshow/16513438.cms |title=Archita is ready for some action |date=23 September 2012 |access-date=21 January 2013 |archive-date=27 May 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130527220747/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-09-23/news-interviews/34039634_1_archita-sahu-tough-cop-ollywood |work=[[The Times of India]] |url-status=live}}</ref>  


Before being an acttress, she was a classical dancer.<ref>{{Cite web | url=http://debadhara.co.in/archita.html | title=Debadhara - Actress Archita Sahu | access-date=20 February 2017 | archive-date=21 February 2017 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170221010513/http://debadhara.co.in/archita.html | url-status=dead }}</ref> Sahu is a trained [[Odissi]] dancer who started learning Odissi dance when she was six years old. She has completed Visharad in Odissi from Akhil Bharat Mahavidyalaya.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://odishasuntimes.com/2015/12/13/7-avatars-of-archita-sahu/ |title=Archived copy |access-date=20 February 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170221010851/http://odishasuntimes.com/2015/12/13/7-avatars-of-archita-sahu/ |archive-date=21 February 2017 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
Archita made her [[Cinema of West Bengal|Bengali]] and [[Hindi cinema|Hindi]] cinema debut in the film ''[[The Light: Swami Vivekananda]]'', where she played Moina Bai.<ref>{{cite news |last=Dasgupta |first=Priyanka |date=9 June 2012 |title=I am inspired by Rekhaji: Archita Sahu|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/others/news-interviews/I-am-inspired-by-Rekhaji-Archita-Sahu/etarticleshow/13958118.cms |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130808141744/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-06-09/news-interviews/32140031_1_odia-odisha-mujra |url-status=live |archive-date=8 August 2013 |newspaper=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=1 February 2013}}</ref>


==Biography==
===Other work===
Sahu was born in [[Bhubaneswar]], [[Odisha]]. She completed her schooling from [[D. M. School]] and [[BTech]] graduation from [[KIIT University]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=manas|date=23 June 2013|title=Ms Architta Sahu KIIT IT Student got Pond’s Femina Miss India Kolkata 2013 1st runner up|url=https://cse.kiit.ac.in/ms-architta-sahu-kiit-it-student-got-ponds-femina-miss-india-kolkata-2013-1st-runner-up/|access-date=1 February 2021|website=School of Computer Engineering|language=en-US}}</ref> She is also an [[Odissi]] dancer who has won a National Scholarship in [[Odissi]] dance.<ref>[http://incredibleorissa.com/en/archita-sahu Archita Sahu – Oriya Actress Biography, Hot Photo, OPL Wallpaper, Pics] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120215081732/http://incredibleorissa.com/en/archita-sahu |date=15 February 2012 }}. Incredibleorissa.com (8 August 2011). Retrieved on 10 July 2012.</ref>
Sahu is the state Ambassador of [[UNICEF]] and [[Government of Odisha]]'s "Eradication of child labour".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/meet-archita-the-bubbly-actress/178775-60-117.html |title=Meet Archita, the bubbly actress- Orissa- IBNLive |publisher=Ibnlive.in.com |date=26 August 2011 |accessdate=21 January 2013 |archive-date=10 January 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140110045905/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/meet-archita-the-bubbly-actress/178775-60-117.html |url-status=dead}} </ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.unicef.org/india/reallives_6575.htm |title=UNICEF India – Latest stories – Orissa Celebrates Global Handwashing Day |publisher=Unicef.org |date=9 November 2010 |accessdate=21 January 2013 |archive-date=9 January 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140109221915/http://www.unicef.org/india/reallives_6575.htm |url-status=live}} </ref> She is also the ambassador of Junior Red Cross.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://odishasuntimes.com/2015/12/13/7-avatars-of-archita-sahu/ |title=7 Avatars of Archita Sahu |access-date=20 February 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170221010851/http://odishasuntimes.com/2015/12/13/7-avatars-of-archita-sahu/ |archive-date=21 February 2017 |url-status=usurped}}</ref>
In 2004, she was crowned Miss Kalinga.<ref>[http://www.breakingnewsonline.net/entertainment/13244-ollywood-actress-archita-sahu-a-profile.html breakingnewsonline.net: Ollywood Actress Archita Sahu – A Profile] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140109215338/http://www.breakingnewsonline.net/entertainment/13244-ollywood-actress-archita-sahu-a-profile.html |date=9 January 2014 }} accessdate=20 March 2012</ref> Her first Odia film is ''O My Love'', which was released in 2005.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.orissaspider.com/resources/2516-Archita-Sahu-A-lead-Oriya-Actress.aspx |title=Archita Sahu-A lead Oriya Actress |work=orissaspider.com |year=2012 |accessdate=20 March 2012 |archive-date=5 May 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120505041820/http://www.orissaspider.com/resources/2516-Archita-Sahu-A-lead-Oriya-Actress.aspx |url-status=dead }}</ref> She has many superhits and 100-day blockbusters.<ref>{{cite web |last=Sahu |first=Diana |url=http://newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/article307413.ece |title=Meet Archita, the bubbly actress |publisher=The New Indian Express |date=26 August 2011 |accessdate=21 January 2013 |archive-date=10 January 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140110011701/http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/article307413.ece |url-status=live }}</ref> She is now adjudged as the top actress in Odia film industry. 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 Mishra|Sabyasachi]] has been quite successful. She is the only actress in Odia film industry to bag State Film Award as Best Actress for three times, awarded by [[Government of Odisha|Govt of Odisha]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.in.com/archita-sahu/news-25145.html |title=Archita Sahu News – Latest News, Popular News, Archita Sahu Latest Updates, News |publisher=In.com |accessdate=21 January 2013 |archive-date=9 January 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140109224841/http://www.in.com/archita-sahu/news-25145.html |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |author=TNN |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-04-13/news-interviews/31337109_1_diary-indian-president-apj-abdul-kalam |title=Archita Sahu in funny mood |date=13 April 2012 |accessdate=21 January 2013 |archive-date=9 January 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140109222326/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-04-13/news-interviews/31337109_1_diary-indian-president-apj-abdul-kalam |work=[[The Times of India]] |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |author=Priyanka Dasgupta, TNN |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-06-09/news-interviews/32140031_1_odia-odisha-mujra |title=I am inspired by Rekhaji: Archita Sahu |date=9 June 2012 |accessdate=21 January 2013 |archive-date=8 August 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130808141744/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-06-09/news-interviews/32140031_1_odia-odisha-mujra |work=[[The Times of India]] |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |author=Madhusree Ghosh, TNN |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-09-23/news-interviews/34039634_1_archita-sahu-tough-cop-ollywood |title=Archita is ready for some action |date=23 September 2012 |accessdate=21 January 2013 |archive-date=27 May 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130527220747/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-09-23/news-interviews/34039634_1_archita-sahu-tough-cop-ollywood |work=[[The Times of India]] |url-status=dead }}</ref> She is presently the [[Odisha]] State Ambassador of [[UNICEF]] and [[Government of Odisha|Govt. of Odisha]] for "Eradication of child labour".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/meet-archita-the-bubbly-actress/178775-60-117.html |title=Meet Archita, the bubbly actress- Orissa- IBNLive |publisher=Ibnlive.in.com |date=26 August 2011 |accessdate=21 January 2013 |archive-date=10 January 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140110045905/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/meet-archita-the-bubbly-actress/178775-60-117.html |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.unicef.org/india/reallives_6575.htm |title=UNICEF India – Latest stories – Orissa Celebrates Global Handwashing Day |publisher=Unicef.org |date=9 November 2010 |accessdate=21 January 2013 |archive-date=9 January 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140109221915/http://www.unicef.org/india/reallives_6575.htm |url-status=live }}</ref>
She is also the ambassador of Junior Red Cross.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://odishasuntimes.com/2015/12/13/7-avatars-of-archita-sahu/ |title=Archived copy |access-date=20 February 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170221010851/http://odishasuntimes.com/2015/12/13/7-avatars-of-archita-sahu/ |archive-date=21 February 2017 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
She was the only Odia actress to be a part of IPL 5 as the brand ambassador of [[Deccan Chargers]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://unstoppabulls.deccanchargers.com/photo-gallery/a-dinner-date-with-the-chargers/brand-ambassador-archita-sahu-in-conversation |title=Home of the Unstoppabulls – Brand Ambassador Archita Sahu in Conversation with Gayatri Reddy |publisher=Unstoppabulls.deccanchargers.com |accessdate=21 January 2013 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130215193650/http://unstoppabulls.deccanchargers.com/photo-gallery/a-dinner-date-with-the-chargers/brand-ambassador-archita-sahu-in-conversation |archive-date=15 February 2013 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1120416/jsp/odisha/story_15378743.jsp |title=Archita joins IPL celeb bandwagon |publisher=Telegraphindia.com |date=16 April 2012 |accessdate=21 January 2013 |location=Calcutta, India |first1=Vikash |last1=Sharma |first2=Namita |last2=Panda |archive-date=9 January 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140109220414/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1120416/jsp/odisha/story_15378743.jsp |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.deccanchargers.com/content/press-meet-cuttack |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120515051351/http://deccanchargers.com/content/press-meet-cuttack |url-status=dead |archive-date=15 May 2012 |title=Press Meet @ Cuttack &#124; Official Website of Deccan Chargers IPL Team |publisher=Deccanchargers.com |date=15 April 2012 |accessdate=21 January 2013 }}</ref>
She is the first runner-up of the [[Femina Miss India|Femina Miss India, Kolkata]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.odishareporter.in/archita-sahu-wins-ponds-femina-miss-india-kolkata-2013-1st-runner-up/ |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130218040113/http://www.odishareporter.in/archita-sahu-wins-ponds-femina-miss-india-kolkata-2013-1st-runner-up/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=18 February 2013 |title=Olly diva Archita grabs Pond's Femina Miss India Kolkata 1st Runner-up title &#124; Odisha Reporter |first=Laxminarayan |last=Kanungo |work=odishareporter.in |year=2013 |quote=She won the Pond’s Femina Miss India Kolkata 2013 first runner-up title |accessdate=30 January 2013 }}</ref> She represented [[Odisha]] in the Miss India 2013 pageant. She has won Miss Talented and Miss Stylish Hair titles in the finale. She has performed in many grand events for different occasions including the grand opening ceremony of [[Hockey India League]] for two years.


On 1 March 2021, Sahu married actor [[Sabyasachi Mishra]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Khatu |first1=Isha |title=Who is Sabyasachi Mishra's wife? Here's all you need to know |url=https://www.republicworld.com/entertainment-news/regional-indian-cinema/who-is-sabyasachi-mishras-wife-heres-all-you-need-to-know.html |access-date=1 March 2021 |work=Republic World |date=1 March 2021 |language=en}}</ref>
She was also a part of IPL 5 as brand ambassador of [[Deccan Chargers]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://unstoppabulls.deccanchargers.com/photo-gallery/a-dinner-date-with-the-chargers/brand-ambassador-archita-sahu-in-conversation |title=Home of the Unstoppabulls – Brand Ambassador Archita Sahu in Conversation with Gayatri Reddy |publisher=Unstoppabulls.deccanchargers.com |accessdate=21 January 2013 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130215193650/http://unstoppabulls.deccanchargers.com/photo-gallery/a-dinner-date-with-the-chargers/brand-ambassador-archita-sahu-in-conversation |archive-date=15 February 2013 |url-status=dead}} </ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1120416/jsp/odisha/story_15378743.jsp |title=Archita joins IPL celeb bandwagon |work=The Telegraph (India) |date=16 April 2012 |accessdate=21 January 2013 |location=Calcutta, India |first1=Vikash |last1=Sharma |first2=Namita |last2=Panda |archive-date=9 January 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140109220414/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1120416/jsp/odisha/story_15378743.jsp |url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.deccanchargers.com/content/press-meet-cuttack |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120515051351/http://deccanchargers.com/content/press-meet-cuttack |url-status=dead |archive-date=15 May 2012 |title=Press Meet @ Cuttack &#124; Official Website of Deccan Chargers IPL Team |publisher=Deccanchargers.com |date=15 April 2012 |accessdate=21 January 2013}}</ref>
 
==Personal life==
On 1 March 2021, Sahu married fellow actor [[Sabyasachi Mishra]] in [[Jaipur]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Bal |first1=Sandip |title=Ollywood couple Archita Sahu and Sabyasachi Mishra get hitched in Jaipur |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/events/bhubaneswar/ollywood-couple-archita-sahu-and-sabyasachi-mishra-get-hitched-in-jaipur/articleshow/81305649.cms |access-date=25 March 2022 |work=The Times of India |date=3 March 2021 |language=en |archive-date=25 March 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220325100055/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/events/bhubaneswar/ollywood-couple-archita-sahu-and-sabyasachi-mishra-get-hitched-in-jaipur/articleshow/81305649.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> On 22 January 2026, she gave birth to a baby boy.<ref>{{cite news |title=Sabyasachi Mishra, Archita Sahu blessed with baby boy |url=https://www.orissapost.com/sabyasachi-mishra-archita-sahu-blessed-with-baby-boy/ |work=Orissa Post |date=22 January 2026 |access-date=22 January 2026 }}</ref>


==Filmography==
==Filmography==
===Films===
{| class="wikitable"
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| Denotes films that have not yet been released
|}
* ''All films are in Odia unless otherwise noted.''


{| class="wikitable sortable"
{| class="wikitable sortable"
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!Year!!Film !! Role !!Notes
! Year !! Film !! Role !! Notes !! Ref
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|2005||''[[O My Love]]''||Puja||
| 2005 || ''O My Love'' || Puja || rowspan=20|credited as Archita ||
|-
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|2006||''[[Babu I Love You]]''||Bijuli||
| rowspan=2|2006 || ''[[Babu I Love You]]'' || Bijuli ||
|-
|-
|2006||''[[De Maa Shakti De]]''||Kajal||
| ''De Maa Shakti De'' || Kajal ||
|-
|-
|2007||''[[To Bina Mo Kahani Adha]]''||Gauri||
| rowspan=3|2007 || ''[[To Bina Mo Kahani Adha]]'' || Gauri ||
|-
|-
|2007||''[[To Pain Nebi Mu Sahe Janama]]''||Jamuna/Chumki||
| ''To Pain Nebi Mu Sahe Janama'' || Jamuna/Chumki ||
|-
|-
|2007||''[[Dhanare Rakhibu Sapatha Mora]]''||Rupa||
| ''Dhanare Rakhibu Sapatha Mora'' || Rupa ||
|-
|-
|2008||''[[Mu Sapanara Soudagar]]''||Shriya||
| rowspan=2|2008 || ''Mu Sapanara Soudagara'' || Shriya ||
|-
|-
|2008||''[[Mate Ani Dela Lakhye Faguna]]''||Asha||
| ''Mate Ani Dela Lakhye Faguna'' || Asha ||
|-
|-
|2009||''[[Akashe Ki Ranga Lagila]]''||Barsha||
| rowspan=3|2009|| ''[[Akashe Ki Ranga Lagila]]'' || Barsha ||
|-
|-
|2009||''[[Keun Dunia Ru Asila Bandhu]]''||Jhumuri||
| ''Keun Dunia Ru Asila Bandhu'' || Jhumuri ||
|-
|-
|2009||''[[Pagala Karichi Paunji Tora]]'' ||Puja||
| ''Pagala Karichi Paunji Tora'' || Puja ||
|-
|-
|2010||''[[Aalo Mora Kandhei]]''||Puja||
| rowspan=2|2010 || ''Aalo Mora Kandhei'' || Puja ||
|-
|-
|2010||''[[Tora Mora Jodi Sundara]]''||Barsha||
| ''Tora Mora Jodi Sundara'' || Barsha ||
|-
|-
|2011||''[[Loafer (2011 film)|Loafer]]''||Niharika||
| rowspan=2|2011 || ''Loafer'' || Niharika ||
|-
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|2011||''[[Chocolate (2011 film)|Chocolate]]''||Jasmin||
| ''Chocolate'' || Jasmin ||
|-
|-
|2012||''[[Thukul]]''||Tithi||
| rowspan=4|2012 || ''Thukul'' || Tithi ||
|-
|-
|2012||''[[Kebe Tume Nahan Kebe Mu Nahin]]''||Rekha/Mili||
| ''[[Kebe Tume Nahan Kebe Mu Nahin]]'' || Rekha/Mili ||
|-
|-
|2012||''[[Sapath]]''||Chaaya||
| ''Sapath'' || Chaaya ||
|-
|-
|2012||''[[Raja Jhia Sange Heigala Bhaba]]''||Kalyani/Kandhei||
| ''[[Raja Jhia Sange Heigala Bhaba]]'' || Kalyani/Kandhei ||
|-
|-
|2013||''[[ACP Sagarika]]''||Sagarika||
| rowspan=3|2013 || ''ACP Sagarika'' || Sagarika Rout ||
|-
|-
|2013||''[[The Light: Swami Vivekananda]]''||Moina Bai||
| ''[[The Light: Swami Vivekananda]]'' || Moina Bai || Hindi / Bengali Debut ||
|-
|-
|2013||''[[Mun Eka Tumara]]''||Chitralekha||
| ''[[Mun Eka Tumara]]'' || Chitralekha || rowspan=19|credited as Archita ||
|-
|-
|2014||''[[Smile Please (2014 film)|Smile Please]]''||Sneha||
| 2014 || ''Smile Please'' || Sneha ||
|-
|-
|2015||''[[Pilata Bigidigala]]''||Nisha||
| 2015 || ''[[Pilata Bigidigala]]'' || Nisha ||
|-
|-
|2016||''[[Hela Mote Premo Jara (2016 film)|Hela Mate Prema Jara]]''||Mithi||
| rowspan=3|2016 || ''Hela Mate Prema Jara'' || Mithi ||
|-
|-
|2016||''[[Bye Bye Dubai]]''||Saina/Nisha||
| ''[[Bye Bye Dubai]]'' || Saina/Nisha ||
|-
|-
|2016||''[[Chati Tale Ding Dong (2016 film)|Chati Tale Ding Dong]]''||Sonia||
| ''Chati Tale Ding Dong'' || Sonia ||
|-
|-
|2017||''[[Just Mahabbat]]''||Bhumi||
| rowspan=2|2017 || ''Just Mahabbat'' || Bhumi ||
|-
|-
|2017||''[[Shiva Not Out]]''||Bhavna||
| ''Shiva Not Out'' || Bhavna ||
|-
|-
|2019||''[[Ajab Sanju Ra Gajab Love]]''||Sakhi||
| rowspan=3|2019 || ''Champion'' || Kirti/Lalpan Bibi ||
|-
|-
|2019||''[[Champion (2019 Odia film)|Champion]]''||-||
| ''Ajab Sanju Ra Gajab Love'' || Sakhi ||
|-
|-
|2019||''[[Abhiman (2019 Odia film)|Abhiman]]''||-||
| ''Abhiman'' || Pooja || <ref>{{cite news |title=Archita-Sabyasachi Pair Up For Odia Movie 'Abhiman' After Three Years |url=https://odishabytes.com/sabyasachi-and-archita-to-be-seen-on-the-silver-screen-after-three-years/ |website=Odisha Bytes |access-date=12 March 2019 }}</ref>
|-
|-
|2020||''[[Durgatinashini]]''||-||
| 2020 || ''Durgatinashini'' || Nitya Das || <ref>{{cite news |title=Archita-Partha Starrer 'Durgatinashini' To Release This Dussehra |url=https://www.mycitylinks.in/archita-starrer-durgatinashini-to-release-this-dussehr |website=mycitylinks.in |access-date=13 September 2020 }}</ref>
|-
| rowspan=2|2021 || ''Roll No 27 – Sujata Senapati'' || Sujata Senapati || <ref>{{cite news |title=Archita leaves fans surprised with new look for 'Roll No 27 – Sujata Senapati' |url=https://www.mycitylinks.in/archita-leaves-fans-surprised-with-new-look-for-roll-no-27-sujata-senapati |website=mycitylinks.in |access-date=14 January 2021 |archive-date=16 January 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210116061103/https://mycitylinks.in/archita-leaves-fans-surprised-with-new-look-for-roll-no-27-sujata-senapati/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
|-
| ''Durgatinashini 2'' || Nitya Das || <ref>{{cite news|title=Durgatinashini 2 |url=https://odialive.com/durgatinashini-2/ |website=Odia Live |access-date=9 November 2024 }}</ref>
|-
| 2022 || ''Mahisasura'' || Shabana Begum || <ref>{{cite web |last=Das |first=Rashmi Rekha |date=15 September 2022 |title=Actress Archita learns Urdu for her next; Know more about her character |url=https://odishatv.in/news/entertainment/actress-archita-learns-urdu-for-her-next-know-more-about-her-character-185581# |website=Odisha TV |access-date=21 March 2025}}</ref>
|-
| 2023 || ''Namaste Kamala Maa Go'' || Kamala || <ref>{{cite web|title=Namaste Kamala Maa'go |url=https://odiamoviedb.com/movie/namaste-kamala-maago/ |website=Odia Movie Database |date=3 December 2023 |access-date=21 March 2025 }}</ref>
|-
| rowspan=3|2025 || ''Pade Akasha''|| Dr. Sruti Mohapatra || <ref>{{cite web|title=Pade Akasha-Starring Archita Sahu: A Biopic on Dr. Sruti Mohapatra's Inspiring Journey |url=https://www.odiasites.com/2025/01/pade-akasha-starring-archita-sahu.html?fbclid=IwY2xjawIcVptleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHTK4Mt1YSuonqb5BaZm553_bO-pGV1y8Wx7tiWX4HAhnDXgIOIarQyAy4Q_aem_ydOUyyXl94o1_webcF6gdA |website=OdiaSites |access-date=16 February 2025 }}</ref>
|-
| ''[[Bou Buttu Bhuta]]'' || Rinki || <ref>{{cite web|title='Bou Buttu Bhuta'- A Horror Thriller Starring Babushaan, Aparajita and Archita |url=https://www.mycitylinks.in/bou-buttu-bhuta-a-horror-thriller-starring-babushaan-aparajita-and-archita |website=My City Links |access-date=21 March 2025 }}</ref>
|-
| ''Delivery Boy 2'' || Pallavi || <ref>{{cite news |title=35 ବର୍ଷରେ ଅର୍ଚ୍ଚିତା; ଜନ୍ମଦିନରେ ଫ୍ୟାନ୍ସଙ୍କୁ ଭେଟି, 'ଡେଲିଭରି ବୟ 2'ରେ ଆସିବେ ନଜର - ARCHITA SAHU BIRTHDAY |url=https://www.etvbharat.com/or/!entertainment/archita-sahu-birthday-actress-new-film-delivery-boy-2-poster-out-odisha-news-ors25062901484 |work=ETV Bharat |date=29 June 2025 |access-date=27 July 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Baral |first1=Bratati |date=2 July 2025 |title=Archita gears up for a powerful comeback as 'Pallavi' in upcoming Odia film 'Delivery Boy 2' |url=https://www.prameyanews.com/archita-gears-up-for-a-powerful-comeback-as-pallavi-in-upcoming-odia-film-delivery-boy-2 |work=Prameya News |access-date=27 July 2025}}</ref>
|}
 
===Television===
 
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders <!--sortable-->" width=60%
!scope="col"| Year
!scope="col"| Title
!scope="col"| Role
!scope="col"| Network
!scope="col" class="unsortable" | Notes
!scope="col" class="unsortable" | {{abbr|Ref.|Reference}}
|-
| 2021
| ''Bijayini''
| Nitya Das
| [[ZEE5|ZEE Sarthak]]
| Episode 48, Guest appearance
| <ref>{{cite web|title=Episode 48 : Nitya Rescues Stuti and Durga |url=https://www.zee5.com/tv-shows/details/bijayini/0-6-3518/nitya-rescues-stuti-and-durga/0-1-6z522540 |website=Zee5 |date=16 October 2021 }}</ref>
|}
|}


== Awards and accreditation ==
== Awards and accreditation ==
Archita has won several awards in her film career till date including 3 state awards by [[Government of Odisha]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://odisha.360.batoi.com/gab_gallery/ollywood-actress-archita-sahu-receiving-the-best-actress-award-for-chocolate-at-the-23rd-state-film-awards-function-at-utkal-mandap-on-sunday/ |title=Ollywood Actress Archita Sahu, Receiving the Best Actress Award for 'Chocolate', at the 23rd State Film Awards function at Utkal Mandap on Sunday |publisher=Odisha.360.batoi.com |date=26 November 2012 |accessdate=21 January 2013 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131005005218/http://odisha.360.batoi.com/gab_gallery/ollywood-actress-archita-sahu-receiving-the-best-actress-award-for-chocolate-at-the-23rd-state-film-awards-function-at-utkal-mandap-on-sunday/ |archivedate=5 October 2013 }}</ref>
{{BLP sources section|date=July 2023}}
Archita has won several awards in her film career to date, including three state awards by the [[Government of Odisha]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://odisha.360.batoi.com/gab_gallery/ollywood-actress-archita-sahu-receiving-the-best-actress-award-for-chocolate-at-the-23rd-state-film-awards-function-at-utkal-mandap-on-sunday/ |title=Ollywood Actress Archita Sahu, Receiving the Best Actress Award for 'Chocolate', at the 23rd State Film Awards function at Utkal Mandap on Sunday |publisher=Odisha.360.batoi.com |date=26 November 2012 |accessdate=21 January 2013 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131005005218/http://odisha.360.batoi.com/gab_gallery/ollywood-actress-archita-sahu-receiving-the-best-actress-award-for-chocolate-at-the-23rd-state-film-awards-function-at-utkal-mandap-on-sunday/ |archivedate=5 October 2013}}</ref>
*Star Entertainer of the year 2017, [[9th Tarang Cine Awards]] 2018 for the film ''[[Shiva Not Out]]''
*Star Entertainer of the year 2017, [[9th Tarang Cine Awards]] 2018 for the film ''[[Shiva Not Out]]''
*Best Actor Female, [[8th Tarang Cine Awards]]2017 for the film ''[[Bye Bye Dubai]]''
*Best Actor Female, [[8th Tarang Cine Awards]]2017 for the film ''[[Bye Bye Dubai]]''
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*Best Actress, [[6th Tarang Cine Awards]] 2015 for the film ''Smile Please''
*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, [[Oriya Film Fair Awards 2014]] for the film ''Smile Please''
* Best Actress, [[Odisha State Film Awards]], 2013 for the film ''ACP sagarika''<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.business-standard.com/generalnews/news/odisha-25th-state-film-awards-announced/79593/ |title=Odisha 25th state film awards announced &#124; Business Standard |work=business-standard.com |quote=Archita Sahu was selected for the best actress award for her performance in 'ACP Sagarika' |accessdate=21 November 2014 |date=15 November 2012 |last1=India |first1=Press Trust of |archive-date=12 October 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201012004051/https://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/odisha-23rd-state-film-awards-announced-112111500538_1.html |url-status=live }}</ref>
* Best Actress, [[Odisha State Film Awards]], 2013 for the film ''ACP sagarika''<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.business-standard.com/generalnews/news/odisha-25th-state-film-awards-announced/79593/ |title=Odisha 25th state film awards announced |work=Business Standard |quote=Archita Sahu was selected for the best actress award for her performance in 'ACP Sagarika' |accessdate=21 November 2014 |date=15 November 2012 |agency=Press Trust of India |archive-date=12 October 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201012004051/https://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/odisha-23rd-state-film-awards-announced-112111500538_1.html |url-status=live}}</ref>
* Best Odia Actor (female), [[Filmfare Awards East]], 2013 for the film ''[[Mu Eka Tumara]]''
* 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''<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.business-standard.com/generalnews/news/odisha-23rd-state-film-awards-announced/79593/ |title=Odisha 23rd state film awards announced &#124; Business Standard |work=business-standard.com |quote=Archita Sahu was selected for the best actress award for her performance in 'Chocolate' |accessdate=16 November 2012 |date=15 November 2012 |last1=India |first1=Press Trust of |archive-date=12 October 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201012004051/https://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/odisha-23rd-state-film-awards-announced-112111500538_1.html |url-status=live }}</ref>
* Best Actress, [[Odisha State Film Awards]], 2011 for the film ''Chocolate''<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.business-standard.com/generalnews/news/odisha-23rd-state-film-awards-announced/79593/ |title=Odisha 23rd state film awards announced |work=Business Standard |quote=Archita Sahu was selected for the best actress award for her performance in 'Chocolate' |accessdate=16 November 2012 |date=15 November 2012 |agency=Press Trust of India |archive-date=12 October 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201012004051/https://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/odisha-23rd-state-film-awards-announced-112111500538_1.html |url-status=live}}</ref>
* Best Actress, [[Odisha State Film Awards]], 2009 for the film ''Pagala Karichi Paunji Tora''
* 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 supporting Actress, [[Odisha State Film Awards]], 2006 for the film ''[[Babu I Love You]]''
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** 2008 for the film ''To Payeen Nebi Mu Sahe Janama''
** 2008 for the film ''To Payeen Nebi Mu Sahe Janama''
** 2009 for the film ''[[Mu Sapanara Soudagar]]''
** 2009 for the film ''[[Mu Sapanara Soudagar]]''
**2010<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.hindu.com/2011/05/15/stories/2011051551520200.htm |title=Other States / Orissa News : Banichitra annual awards for cinema presented |quote=Akash and Archita were awarded as the best actor and actress respectively. |accessdate=22 January 2013 |location=Chennai, India |date=15 May 2011 |archive-date=9 January 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140109231636/http://www.hindu.com/2011/05/15/stories/2011051551520200.htm |work=[[The Hindu]] |url-status=dead }}</ref> Best Actress, [[Tarang Cine Awards]]
**2010<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.hindu.com/2011/05/15/stories/2011051551520200.htm |title=Other States / Orissa News : Banichitra annual awards for cinema presented |quote=Akash and Archita were awarded as the best actor and actress respectively. |accessdate=22 January 2013 |location=Chennai, India |date=15 May 2011 |archive-date=9 January 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140109231636/http://www.hindu.com/2011/05/15/stories/2011051551520200.htm |work=[[The Hindu]] |url-status=dead}}</ref> Best Actress, [[Tarang Cine Awards]]
** 2012  – ''Chocolate''<ref>{{cite web |url=http://incredibleorissa.com/oriyafilms/tarang-cine-awards-2012-winners-best-film-actor-actress-director/ |title=Tarang Cine Awards 2012 Winners &#124; Best Film, Actor, Actress, Director |work=incredibleorissa.com |quote=Best Actress – Archita Sahu (Chocolate) |accessdate=22 January 2013 |date=12 March 2012 |archive-date=4 December 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121204170416/http://incredibleorissa.com/oriyafilms/tarang-cine-awards-2012-winners-best-film-actor-actress-director/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
** 2012  – ''Chocolate''<ref>{{cite web |url=http://incredibleorissa.com/oriyafilms/tarang-cine-awards-2012-winners-best-film-actor-actress-director/ |title=Tarang Cine Awards 2012 Winners &#124; Best Film, Actor, Actress, Director |work=incredibleorissa.com |quote=Best Actress – Archita Sahu (Chocolate) |accessdate=22 January 2013 |date=12 March 2012 |archive-date=4 December 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121204170416/http://incredibleorissa.com/oriyafilms/tarang-cine-awards-2012-winners-best-film-actor-actress-director/ |url-status=live}}</ref>
** 2010 – ''Pagala Karichi Paunji Tora''
** 2010 – ''Pagala Karichi Paunji Tora''
*  Best Actor (female)  [[Etv Oriya Film Awards]] 2012 – ''Chocolate''<ref>{{cite web |url=http://chalachitra.in/award/third-etv-oriya-cine-awards-2012/ |title=chalachitra " Third ETV Oriya Cine Awards – 2012 |work=chalachitra.in |quote=Best actor female Archita sahu Chocolate |accessdate=22 January 2013 |archive-date=8 February 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130208042249/http://chalachitra.in/award/third-etv-oriya-cine-awards-2012/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
*  Best Actor (female)  [[Etv Oriya Film Awards]] 2012 – ''Chocolate''<ref>{{cite web |url=http://chalachitra.in/award/third-etv-oriya-cine-awards-2012/ |title=chalachitra " Third ETV Oriya Cine Awards – 2012 |work=chalachitra.in |quote=Best actor female Archita sahu Chocolate |accessdate=22 January 2013 |archive-date=8 February 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130208042249/http://chalachitra.in/award/third-etv-oriya-cine-awards-2012/ |url-status=live}}</ref>
* Best Actor (female) 2007  – ''[[To Bina Mo Kahani Adha]]'' by Omshree Awards
* 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) 2008  – ''[[To Bina Mo Kahani Adha]]'' by UMPA
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* {{IMDb name|3373920}}
* {{Instagram|architasahuofficial}}


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Archita Sahu
Born (1990-06-29) 29 June 1990 (age 36)
Rourkela, Odisha, India
Other namesArchita
Alma materKalinga Institute of Industrial Technology
Occupation
  • Actress
  • model
Years active2005–present
Height5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)[1]
Spouse(s)
Children1

Archita Sahu (born 29 June 1990),[2] known mononymously as Archita,[1][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[edit | edit source]

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Sahu in a traditional attire

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[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

Films[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

Year Title Role Network Notes Ref.
2021 Bijayini Nitya Das ZEE Sarthak Episode 48, Guest appearance [34]

Awards and accreditation[edit | edit source]

Archita has won several awards in her film career to date, including three state awards by the Government of Odisha.[35]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Meet Archita, the bubbly actress". Indian Express. 16 May 2012.
  2. ↑ "ଫଟୋରେ ଥିବା ନିରୀହ ଝିଅ ଜଣଙ୍କ ଓଲିଉଡର ଜଣେ ଲୋକପ୍ରିୟ ନାୟିକା; ଆଜି ତାଙ୍କ ଜନ୍ମଦିନ, କୁହନ୍ତୁ କିଏ?". Indian Express (in ଓଡ଼ିଆ). 29 June 2024.
  3. ↑ "Champion odia movie of Archita Sahu in lead role as boxer". Incredible Orissa. Retrieved 27 August 2024.
  4. ↑ 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.
  5. ↑ Ghosh, Madhusree (13 April 2013). "The other models called me ACP!". Femina. Retrieved 16 February 2025.
  6. ↑ "Asamanya Archita" (PDF). Rebati (in ଓଡ଼ିଆ). November 2018.
  7. ↑ "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.
  8. ↑ 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.
  9. ↑ "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.
  10. ↑ "Archita Sahu: Archita Sahu crowned first runners up in Femina Miss India Kolkata 2013". The Times of India. 30 January 2013. Archived from the original on 25 March 2022. Retrieved 25 March 2022.
  11. ↑ "Archita Sahu's runway to success from Miss India to a stellar acting career". Femina. 11 May 2024. Archived from the original on 5 August 2024. Retrieved 5 August 2024.
  12. ↑ 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.
  13. ↑ 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.
  14. ↑ 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.
  15. ↑ Dasgupta, Priyanka (9 June 2012). "I am inspired by Rekhaji: Archita Sahu". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 8 August 2013. Retrieved 1 February 2013.
  16. ↑ "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.
  17. ↑ "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.
  18. ↑ "7 Avatars of Archita Sahu". Archived from the original on 21 February 2017. Retrieved 20 February 2017.
  19. ↑ "Home of the Unstoppabulls – Brand Ambassador Archita Sahu in Conversation with Gayatri Reddy". Unstoppabulls.deccanchargers.com. Retrieved 21 January 2013.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  20. ↑ 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.
  21. ↑ "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.
  22. ↑ Bal, Sandip (3 March 2021). "Ollywood couple Archita Sahu and Sabyasachi Mishra get hitched in Jaipur". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 25 March 2022. Retrieved 25 March 2022.
  23. ↑ "Sabyasachi Mishra, Archita Sahu blessed with baby boy". Orissa Post. 22 January 2026. Retrieved 22 January 2026.
  24. ↑ "Archita-Sabyasachi Pair Up For Odia Movie 'Abhiman' After Three Years". Odisha Bytes. Retrieved 12 March 2019.
  25. ↑ "Archita-Partha Starrer 'Durgatinashini' To Release This Dussehra". mycitylinks.in. Retrieved 13 September 2020.
  26. ↑ "Archita leaves fans surprised with new look for 'Roll No 27 – Sujata Senapati'". mycitylinks.in. Archived from the original on 16 January 2021. Retrieved 14 January 2021.
  27. ↑ "Durgatinashini 2". Odia Live. Retrieved 9 November 2024.
  28. ↑ Das, Rashmi Rekha (15 September 2022). "Actress Archita learns Urdu for her next; Know more about her character". Odisha TV. Retrieved 21 March 2025.
  29. ↑ "Namaste Kamala Maa'go". Odia Movie Database. 3 December 2023. Retrieved 21 March 2025.
  30. ↑ "Pade Akasha-Starring Archita Sahu: A Biopic on Dr. Sruti Mohapatra's Inspiring Journey". OdiaSites. Retrieved 16 February 2025.
  31. ↑ "'Bou Buttu Bhuta'- A Horror Thriller Starring Babushaan, Aparajita and Archita". My City Links. Retrieved 21 March 2025.
  32. ↑ "35 ବର୍ଷରେ ଅର୍ଚ୍ଚିତା; ଜନ୍ମଦିନରେ ଫ୍ୟାନ୍ସଙ୍କୁ ଭେଟି, 'ଡେଲିଭରି ବୟ 2'ରେ ଆସିବେ ନଜର - ARCHITA SAHU BIRTHDAY". ETV Bharat. 29 June 2025. Retrieved 27 July 2025.
  33. ↑ Baral, Bratati (2 July 2025). "Archita gears up for a powerful comeback as 'Pallavi' in upcoming Odia film 'Delivery Boy 2'". Prameya News. Retrieved 27 July 2025.
  34. ↑ "Episode 48 : Nitya Rescues Stuti and Durga". Zee5. 16 October 2021.
  35. ↑ "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.
  36. ↑ "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'
  37. ↑ "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'
  38. ↑ "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.
  39. ↑ "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)
  40. ↑ "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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