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{{Short description|Indian film actress (born 1962)}}
{{Use Indian English|date=August 2021}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2014}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Archana Puran Singh
| image = Archana Puran Singh in 2019.jpg
| caption = Archana in 2019
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1962|09|26}}
| birth_place =  [[Dehradun]], [[Uttarakhand]], [[India]]
| nationality = [[India]]n 
| education = 
| occupation = {{hlist|[[Actress]]|[[television personality]]}}
| yearsactive = 1982–present
| spouse = {{marriage|[[Parmeet Sethi]]|1992}}
| children = 2
}}

'''Archana Puran Singh''' (born 26 September 1962)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indianexpress.com/ie/daily/19980707/18850714.html |title=Face Off – Archana Puran Singh|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110224022915/http://www.indianexpress.com/ie/daily/19980707/18850714.html |archive-date=24 February 2011|work=[[Indian Express]]|date=7 July 1998}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=25 September 2021|title=Archana Puran Singh: I don’t believe in hiding my age, if kids are 25, will people think you’re 16?|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/archana-puran-singh-i-don-t-believe-in-hiding-my-age-if-kids-are-25-will-people-think-you-re-16-101632566476754.html|url-status=live|access-date=30 October 2021|website=[[Hindustan Times]]|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210925104259/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/archana-puran-singh-i-don-t-believe-in-hiding-my-age-if-kids-are-25-will-people-think-you-re-16-101632566476754.html |archive-date=25 September 2021 }}</ref> is an Indian actress and television personality. She is known for her comedy roles in several [[Bollywood]] movies and as a judge in the comedy shows<ref>[https://movies.nytimes.com/person/470099/Archana-Puran-Singh Archana Puran Singh – filmography] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121010113557/http://movies.nytimes.com/person/470099/Archana-Puran-Singh |date=10 October 2012 }}, ''[[The New York Times]]''.</ref> ''[[The Kapil Sharma Show]]'' and ''[[Comedy Circus]]''. She is mostly regarded for her role of Miss Braganza in the film ''[[Kuch Kuch Hota Hai]]''. Archana Puran Singh has been featured in more than 100 films and television series.

==Personal life==
Archana's first marriage did not work and ended in a divorce.<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.abplive.com/photo-gallery/entertainment/after-a-failed-marriage-archana-never-wanted-any-man-in-her-life-till-she-met-parmeet-at-a-party-1976293|title=After a failed marriage Archana never wanted any man in her life till she met Parmeet at a party|website=ABP Live|date=October 1, 2021|author=ABP News|accessdate=October 19, 2021}}</ref> Thereafter she was involved with Bollywood director, Pankaj Parashar. who directed her in JALWA. She later married actor [[Parmeet Sethi]] on 30 June 1992. They have two sons, Aryamann and Ayushmaan.<ref>{{Cite web|date=30 June 2021|title=Archana Puran Singh says her elder son has given ‘many auditions’: ‘He is struggling to get good work’|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/archana-puran-singh-says-her-elder-son-has-given-many-auditions-he-is-struggling-to-get-good-work-101625041722213.html|url-status=live|access-date=14 August 2021|website=Hindustan Times|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210630084355/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/archana-puran-singh-says-her-elder-son-has-given-many-auditions-he-is-struggling-to-get-good-work-101625041722213.html |archive-date=30 June 2021 }}</ref>

==Career==
===In films===
She made her film debut with Nari Hira's TV movie ''Abhishek'' opposite [[Aditya Pancholi]] in 1987. Later that year, she starred in ''[[Jalwa]]'' opposite [[Naseeruddin Shah]]. Later, she did small roles in big banner films like ''[[Agneepath (1990 film)|Agneepath]]'' (1990), ''[[Saudagar (1991 film)|Saudagar]]'' (1991), ''[[Shola Aur Shabnam (1992 film)|Shola aur Shabnam]]'' (1992), ''[[Aashik Awara|Aashiq Awara]]'' (1993), and ''[[Raja Hindustani]]'' (1996); she did item songs in films like the [[Govinda (actor)|Govinda]]-starrer thriller ''[[Baaz (1992 film)|Baaz]]'' and the [[Suniel Shetty]] starrer ''[[Judge Mujrim]]''.

Thereafter, she has largely restricted herself to supporting roles in Hindi films, often in comedies. Some of her films are ''[[Love Story 2050]]'', ''[[Mohabbatein]]'', ''[[Krrish]]'',<ref>[http://www.tribuneindia.com/2006/20060506/ttlife.htm#6 Alive and kicking] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080513083543/http://www.tribuneindia.com/2006/20060506/ttlife.htm#6 |date=13 May 2008 }} ''[[The Tribune (Chandigarh)|The Tribune]]'', 6 May 2006.</ref> ''[[Kuch Kuch Hota Hai]]'', ''[[Masti (2004 film)|Masti]]'', [[De Dana Dan]] and ''[[Bol Bachchan]]''.

===In television===
She became a television anchor, with ''Wah, Kya Scene Hai'' on [[Zee TV]] in 1993 which was followed by ''Uncensored''. She later acted in ''[[Shrimaan Shrimati (TV series)|Shrimaan Shrimati]]'', ''[[Junoon (1994 TV series)|Junoon]]'' and hosted ''Archana Talkies'' on [[Sony Entertainment Television]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Archana-uncensored/articleshow/14297528.cms|title=Archana uncensored - Times of India|website=The Times of India|access-date=1 April 2020|archive-date=26 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200626073451/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Archana-uncensored/articleshow/14297528.cms|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url = http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Rashami-Shilpa-to-reprise-Reema-and-Archanas-roles-from-Shriman-Shrimati/articleshow/43241090.cms| publisher = Times of India| title = Rashami-Shilpa to reprise Reema and Archana's roles from Shriman Shrimati| access-date = 2 July 2016| archive-date = 26 December 2015| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20151226092018/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Rashami-Shilpa-to-reprise-Reema-and-Archanas-roles-from-Shriman-Shrimati/articleshow/43241090.cms| url-status = live}}</ref> She also acted in the TV show [[Zee Horror Show]].

She also directed sitcoms like ''Jaane Bhi Do Paaro'' and ''Nehle Pe Dehla'' and produced ''Samne Wali Khidki''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/1998/98aug09/sunday/filmtv.htm|title=Tribuneindia... Film and tv|website=www.tribuneindia.com|access-date=1 April 2020|archive-date=11 September 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120911064652/http://www.tribuneindia.com/1998/98aug09/sunday/filmtv.htm|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/1999/99jan31/sunday/filmtv.htm|title=Tribuneindia... Film and tv|website=www.tribuneindia.com|access-date=1 April 2020|archive-date=23 October 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161023020419/http://www.tribuneindia.com/1999/99jan31/sunday/filmtv.htm|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.indiantelevision.com/headlines/y2k1/sep/sep23.htm |title=Archived copy |access-date=5 April 2020 |archive-date=17 June 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200617043251/https://www.indiantelevision.com/headlines/y2k1/sep/sep23.htm |url-status=live }}</ref>

In 2005, she was a contestant in the dance reality show ''[[Nach Baliye#Season 1|Nach Baliye 1]]'', in which she participated with her husband, [[Parmeet Sethi]]; they were eliminated in the sixth episode. In 2006, she and her husband hosted another dance reality show ''[[Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa]]'' (season 1).

Thereafter, she appeared as a judge on comedy shows, including [[Sony Entertainment Television (India)|Sony TV India]]'s ''[[Comedy Circus]]''. She appeared as a judge in ''[[Comedy Circus (season 1)]]'' (2006) and ''[[Comedy Circus (season 2)]]'' (2008).<ref>[http://www.setindia.com/showinside.php?sid=89 http://www.setindia.com/showinside.php?sid=89 Comedy Circus]{{dead link|date=October 2016 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} [[Sony Entertainment Television (India)|Sony TV India]].</ref> In January 2008, she hosted ''[[Kaho Na Yaar Hai]]'' on [[Star Plus]], along with her husband, Parmeet Sethi.<ref>[https://archive.today/20120709070745/http://entertainment.oneindia.in/television/top-stories/news/2008/archana-parmeet-kaho-na-yaar-hai-300108.html Archana, Parmeet entertain in Kaho Na Yaar Hai] 30 January 2008.</ref> With the end of ''[[Comedy Circus (season 2)]]'' in September 2008, it was followed by another show, ''[[Comedy Circus|Comedy Circus – Kaante Ki Takkar]]''.<ref>[http://www.hindustantimes.com/StoryPage/StoryPage.aspx?sectionName=&id=1c8848f5-c305-4fd7-9d73-a817d5571723&&Headline=Joke%e2%80%99s+on+them..+again&strParent=strParentID ''Comedy Circus Kaante ki Takkar'']{{dead link|date=August 2021|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}} ''[[Hindustan Times]]'', 9 September 2008.</ref> After ''Comedy Circus – Kaante Ki Takkar'', she was the judge of ''Comedy Circus – Teen Ka Tadka'', ''[[Comedy Circus|Comedy Circus Ke Superstar]]'', ''[[Comedy Circus Ka Jadoo]]'', ''Jubilee Comedy Circus'', ''[[Comedy Circus Ke Taansen]]'', ''[[Comedy Circus|Comedy Ka Naya Daur]]'', ''[[Kahaani Comedy Circus Ki]]'', ''[[Comedy Circus Ke Ajoobe]],'' and ''[[Comedy Circus Ke Mahabali]]''. She appeared in [[SAB TV]]'s ''[[The Great Indian Family Drama]]'' as Begum Paro.

In 2019, she entered as the judge in ''[[The Kapil Sharma Show]]''. In 2019, she acted as Lakhan's mother, Paramjeet, in [[SAB TV]] serial, ''[[My Name Ijj Lakhan]]'' opposite her real life husband, Parmeet Sethi.

==Filmography==
===Films===
{{Colbegin}}
* ''[[Nikaah (film)|Nikaah]]'' (1982)
* ''Abhishek'' (1987) (TV Movie) - Malvika
* ''[[Jalwa]]'' (1987)
* ''[[Woh Phir Aayegi]]'' (1988)
* ''[[Aaj Ke Angaarey]]'' (1988)
* ''[[The Perfect Murder (1988 film)|The Perfect Murder]]'' (1988)
* ''[[Ladaai]]'' (1989) Aisi Bhi Kya Jaldi Hai 2 2022
* ''[[Aag Ka Gola]]'' (1990)
* ''[[Agneepath (1990 film)|Agneepath]]'' (1990)
* ''[[Jeena Teri Gali Mein]]'' (1991)
* ''[[Hag Toofan]]'' (1991)
* ''[[Jaan Ki Kasam]]'' (1991)
* ''[[Saudagar (1991 film)|Saudagar]]'' (1991)
* ''[[Zulm Ki Hukumat]]'' (1992)
* ''[[Shola Aur Shabnam (1992 film)|Shola Aur Shabnam]]'' (1992)
* ''[[Naalaya Seidhi]]'' (1992) (Tamil)
* ''[[Pandiyan (film)|Pandiyan]]'' (1992) (Tamil)
* ''[[Bandhu (1992 film)|Bandhu]]'' (1992)
* ''[[Baaz (1992 film)|Baaz]]'' (1992)
* ''[[Kondapalli Raja]]'' (1993) (Telugu)
* ''[[Mahakaal]]'' (1993) Anita / Mohini Parent boyfriend
* ''[[Aashiq Awara]]'' (1993)
* ''[[Yuhi Kabhi]]'' (1994)
* ''[[Pyaar Ka Rog]]'' (1994)
* ''[[Takkar (1995 film)|Takkar]]'' (1995)
* ''[[Aisi Bhi Kya Jaldi Hai]]'' (1996)
* ''[[Raja Hindustani]]'' (1996)
* ''[[Share Bazaar (film)|Share Bazaar]]'' (1997)
* ''[[Judge Mujrim]]'' (1997)
* ''[[Kuch Kuch Hota Hai]]'' (1998) – Miss Breganza
* ''[[Bade Dilwala]]'' (1999)
* ''[[Saamne Wali Khidki]]'' (2000)
* ''[[Mela (2000 film)|Mela]]'' (2000)
* ''[[Mohabbatein]]'' (2000)
* ''[[Censor (2001 film)|Censor]]'' (2001)
* ''[[Moksha: Salvation]]'' (2001)
* ''[[Maine Dil Tujhko Diya]]'' (2002)
* ''[[Jhankaar Beats]]'' (2003)
* ''[[Khanjar: The Knife]]'' (2003)
* ''[[Janasheen]]'' (2003)
* ''[[Enakku 20 Unakku 18]]'' / ''Nee Manasu Naaku Telusu'' (2003) (Tamil / Telugu)
* ''[[Aabra Ka Daabra]]'' (2004)
* ''[[Masti (2004 film)|Masti]]'' (2004)
* ''[[Rok Sako To Rok Lo]]'' (2004)
* ''[[Insan]]'' (2005)
* ''[[The Gold Bracelet]]'' (2006) – Baljit Singh
* ''[[Krrish]]'' (2006)
* ''[[Mera Dil Leke Dekho]]'' (2006)
* ''[[Mere Baap Pehle Aap]]'' (2008) – Inspector Bhawani
* ''[[Love Story 2050]]'' (2008)
* ''[[Money Hai Toh Honey Hai]]'' (2008) – Dolly
* ''[[Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye!]]'' (2008)
* ''[[Good Luck!]]'' (2008)
* ''[[Kal Kisne Dekha]]'' (2009)
* ''[[Tera Mera Ki Rishta]]'' (Punjabi) (2009)
* ''[[De Dana Dan]]'' (2009) – Kuljeet Kaur
* ''[[Luv Ka The End]]'' (2011)
* ''Haat-The Weekly Bazaar'' (2011)
* ''[[Bol Bachchan]]'' (2012)
* ''[[Kick (2014 film)|Kick]]'' (2014)
* ''[[Dolly Ki Doli]]'' (2015) as Manjot's mother
* ''[[Uvaa]]'' (2015)
*''[[Housefull 4]]'' (2019) (photo only)
* ''[[Virgin Bhanupriya]]'' (2020)
{{Colend}}

===Television===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Year !! Title !! Role
|-
| 1987-88 || ''Mr Ya Mrs'' || Seema
|-
| rowspan="2" | 1993 || ''Wah, Kya Scene Hai'' || Host
|-
| ''[[Zee Horror Show]]'' || Julie
|-
| rowspan="2" | 1994 || ''[[Shrimaan Shrimati (TV series)|Shrimaan Shrimati]]'' || Prema Shalini
|-
| ''[[Junoon (1994 TV series)|Junoon]]'' || Rekha
|-
| 2005 || ''[[Nach Baliye#Season 1|Nach Baliye 1]]'' || Contestant
|-
| 2006 || ''[[Kandy Floss (TV series)|Kandy Floss]]'' || Host
|-
| 2006 || ''[[Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa | Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 1]]'' || Host
|-
| 2007–2018 || ''[[Comedy Circus]] ''|| Judge
|-
| 2015 || ''[[The Great Indian Family Drama]]''|| Begum Paro
|-
| 2019 || ''[[My Name Ijj Lakhan]]'' || Paramjeet
|-
| 2019–present || ''[[The Kapil Sharma Show]] ''|| Permanent Guest
|}

==Awards and nominations==
{| class="wikitable sortable"

!Year
!Award
!Category
!Work
!Result
!class="unsortable"|{{Tooltip|Ref.|Reference(s)}}
|-
| 1997
| rowspan="2" | [[Filmfare Awards]]
| Best Supporting Actress
| ''[[Raja Hindustani]]''
| {{Nom}}
|
|-
| rowspan="3" | 1999
| rowspan="2" |Best Comedian
| rowspan="2" |''[[Kuch Kuch Hota Hai]]''
| {{Nom}}
|
|-
| rowspan="2" | [[Screen Awards]]
| {{Won}}
|
|-
| Best Anchor
| ''Archana Talkies''
| {{Nom}}
|
|-
| 2000
| [[IIFA Awards]]
| rowspan="2" | Best Comedian
| ''[[Mohabbatein]]''
| {{Nom}}
|
|-
| 2001
| [[Indian Television Academy Awards]]
| ''Aasman Se Tapki''
| {{Won}}
|
|-
| 2006
| [[Method Fest Independent Film Festival]]
| Best Ensemble Cast
| ''The Gold Bracelet''
| {{Nom}}
|
|}

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
* {{IMDb name|0700687}}

{{Screen Award for Best Comedian}}
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[[Category:Actresses in Hindi cinema]]
[[Category:Indian women television presenters]]
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[[Category:Actresses from Dehradun]]
[[Category:Screen Awards winners]]
[[Category:20th-century Indian actresses]]
[[Category:21st-century Indian actresses]]

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