Archana Puran Singh (born 26 September 1962)[1][2] 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[3] 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.[4] 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.[5]
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), Saudagar (1991), Shola aur Shabnam (1992), Aashiq Awara (1993), and Raja Hindustani (1996); she did item songs in films like the Govinda-starrer thriller 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,[6] Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, 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, Junoon and hosted Archana Talkies on Sony Entertainment Television.[7][8] 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.[9][10][11]
In 2005, she was a contestant in the dance reality show 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 TV India's Comedy Circus. She appeared as a judge in Comedy Circus (season 1) (2006) and Comedy Circus (season 2) (2008).[12] In January 2008, she hosted Kaho Na Yaar Hai on Star Plus, along with her husband, Parmeet Sethi.[13] With the end of Comedy Circus (season 2) in September 2008, it was followed by another show, Comedy Circus – Kaante Ki Takkar.[14] After Comedy Circus – Kaante Ki Takkar, she was the judge of Comedy Circus – Teen Ka Tadka, Comedy Circus Ke Superstar, Comedy Circus Ka Jadoo, Jubilee Comedy Circus, Comedy Circus Ke Taansen, 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
- Nikaah (1982)
- Abhishek (1987) (TV Movie) - Malvika
- Jalwa (1987)
- Woh Phir Aayegi (1988)
- Aaj Ke Angaarey (1988)
- The Perfect Murder (1988)
- Ladaai (1989) Aisi Bhi Kya Jaldi Hai 2 2022
- Aag Ka Gola (1990)
- Agneepath (1990)
- Jeena Teri Gali Mein (1991)
- Hag Toofan (1991)
- Jaan Ki Kasam (1991)
- Saudagar (1991)
- Zulm Ki Hukumat (1992)
- Shola Aur Shabnam (1992)
- Naalaya Seidhi (1992) (Tamil)
- Pandiyan (1992) (Tamil)
- Bandhu (1992)
- Baaz (1992)
- Kondapalli Raja (1993) (Telugu)
- Mahakaal (1993) Anita / Mohini Parent boyfriend
- Aashiq Awara (1993)
- Yuhi Kabhi (1994)
- Pyaar Ka Rog (1994)
- Takkar (1995)
- Aisi Bhi Kya Jaldi Hai (1996)
- Raja Hindustani (1996)
- Share Bazaar (1997)
- Judge Mujrim (1997)
- Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998) – Miss Breganza
- Bade Dilwala (1999)
- Saamne Wali Khidki (2000)
- Mela (2000)
- Mohabbatein (2000)
- 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)
- 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)
- Dolly Ki Doli (2015) as Manjot's mother
- Uvaa (2015)
- Housefull 4 (2019) (photo only)
- Virgin Bhanupriya (2020)
Television
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1987-88 | Mr Ya Mrs | Seema |
| 1993 | Wah, Kya Scene Hai | Host |
| Zee Horror Show | Julie | |
| 1994 | Shrimaan Shrimati | Prema Shalini |
| Junoon | Rekha | |
| 2005 | Nach Baliye 1 | Contestant |
| 2006 | Kandy Floss | Host |
| 2006 | 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
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Template:Tooltip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Filmfare Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Raja Hindustani | Template:Nom | |
| 1999 | Best Comedian | Kuch Kuch Hota Hai | Template:Nom | ||
| Screen Awards | Template:Won | ||||
| Best Anchor | Archana Talkies | Template:Nom | |||
| 2000 | IIFA Awards | Best Comedian | Mohabbatein | Template:Nom | |
| 2001 | Indian Television Academy Awards | Aasman Se Tapki | Template:Won | ||
| 2006 | Method Fest Independent Film Festival | Best Ensemble Cast | The Gold Bracelet | Template:Nom |
References
- ↑ Face Off – Archana Puran Singh(7 July 1998).
- ↑ Archana Puran Singh: I don’t believe in hiding my age, if kids are 25, will people think you’re 16?. Hindustan Times(25 September 2021). Retrieved 30 October 2021.
- ↑ Archana Puran Singh – filmography Template:Webarchive, The New York Times.
- ↑ After a failed marriage Archana never wanted any man in her life till she met Parmeet at a party. ABP Live(October 1, 2021).
- ↑ Archana Puran Singh says her elder son has given ‘many auditions’: ‘He is struggling to get good work’. Hindustan Times(30 June 2021). Retrieved 14 August 2021.
- ↑ Alive and kicking Template:Webarchive The Tribune, 6 May 2006.
- ↑ Archana uncensored - Times of India. The Times of India. Retrieved 1 April 2020.
- ↑ Rashami-Shilpa to reprise Reema and Archana's roles from Shriman Shrimati. Times of India. Retrieved 2 July 2016.
- ↑ Tribuneindia... Film and tv. www.tribuneindia.com. Retrieved 1 April 2020.
- ↑ Tribuneindia... Film and tv. www.tribuneindia.com. Retrieved 1 April 2020.
- ↑ Archived copy. Retrieved 5 April 2020.
- ↑ http://www.setindia.com/showinside.php?sid=89 Comedy CircusTemplate:Dead link Sony TV India.
- ↑ Archana, Parmeet entertain in Kaho Na Yaar Hai 30 January 2008.
- ↑ Comedy Circus Kaante ki TakkarTemplate:Dead linkTemplate:Cbignore Hindustan Times, 9 September 2008.
External links
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