Archita Sahu

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Archita Sahu is an Indian actress who has predominantly worked in Odia film Industry. She is best known for appearing in the films Babu I Love You (2006), Akashe Ki Ranga Lagila (2009), Chocolate (2011), and Mu Eka Tumara (2013).Since childhood, she was inclined towards performing arts and started learning Odissi Dance at the age of six. Being a trained classical dancer, she also won a national scholarship in Odissi dance. After completing her Visharad (Masters) in Odissi, Archita began her journey as a classical dancer. Actress Archita Sahu performing Odissi with her Guru Gajendra Panda at Debadhara 2015, India Habitat Centre, New Delhi.In 2004, she won the title of Miss Kalinga. While she was studying in 10th standard, she won the title of Miss Hot Shot Model (2005), which paved the way for her Ollywood debut.She made her acting debut in 2005 when she played the role of Puja in the Odia film O My Love, which earned her the accolade of Best Female New Comer. She gained recognition with the film Babu I Love You (2006) in which she played the role of Bijuli, the love interest of the forest officer Akash. Babu I Love You (2006).In 2011, she came into the limelight with the film Chocolate in which she played the role of Jasmin. Chocolate (2011) was roughly based on the American film A Walk to Remember (2002) in which a rebellious high school senior falls in love with a naive girl suffering from blood cancer. Chocolate (2011).In 2012, she was selected as the brand ambassador of team Deccan Chargers in IPL 5.In 2013, she played the role of Chitra, a young girl who falls in love with a speech-impaired servant working in her house, in the romantic drama film Mu Eka Tumara. The film went on to win the Best Odia Film Award, and Archita won the Best Actor (Female) Award at the Filmfare Awards East (2013). Mu Eka Tumara (2013).She secured herself the position of first runners up in the beauty pageant Ponds Femina Miss India Kolkata (2013). During the finale, she earned the titles of Miss Talented and Miss Stylish Hair. She also won the title of Lakme Absolute Femina Miss Eyeconic Eyes during the state pageant. Archita Sahu crowned first runners up in Femina Miss India Kolkata (2013) beauty pageant.Archita is the only Odia actress who has thrice won the State Award in the category of Best Actress, awarded by the Government of Odisha.Archita is the Odisha-state brand ambassador for UNICEF and the Government of Odisha for the cause of eradication of child labour. She also works with Prerna, a Bhubaneswar-based NGO that works on environmental causes.