Actor
Archana Puran Singh
Based In
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Origin
Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India
Years Active
1982 – Present
Archana Puran Singh Biography
Archana Puran Singh – Full Information
- Full Name: Archana Puran Singh
- Profession: Actress, Television Personality, Host, Judge, YouTuber
- Date of Birth: 26 September 1962
- Age: 63 years (as of 2026)
- Birthplace: Dehradun
- Nationality: Indian
- Religion: Hinduism
- Zodiac Sign: Libra
- Years Active: 1982 – Present
Education
- English Literature from Lady Shri Ram College for Women
Family
- Father: Puran Singh (Lawyer)
- Mother: Not publicly known
- Siblings: Three siblings
- Husband: Parmeet Sethi
- Marriage Date: 30 June 1992
Children:
- Aaryamann Sethi
- Ayushmaan Sethi
Physical Appearance
- Height: Approximately 5 feet 5 inches (165 cm)
- Hair Color: Black
- Eye Color: Dark Brown
Career Highlight
| Year | Career Highlight |
|---|---|
| 1982 | Film debut with Nikaah |
| 1987 | Gained recognition through Jalwa |
| 1990 | Appeared in the cult classic Agneepath |
| 1991 | Featured in blockbuster Saudagar |
| 1992 | Popular role in Shola Aur Shabnam |
| 1994 | Became a household name as Prema Shalini in TV sitcom Shrimaan Shrimati |
| 1996 | Played Shalini Mitra in Raja Hindustani |
| 1997 | Received Filmfare Best Supporting Actress nomination for Raja Hindustani |
| 1998 | Iconic role of Miss Braganza in Kuch Kuch Hota Hai |
| 1999 | Won Screen Award – Best Comedian for Kuch Kuch Hota Hai |
| 1999 | Won Asian Television Award for hosting Uncensored |
| 2000 | Appeared in blockbuster Mohabbatein |
| 2001 | Won Indian Television Academy Award for Aasman Se Tapki |
| 2004 | Played memorable role in comedy hit Masti |
| 2006 | Appeared in superhero blockbuster Krrish |
| 2007 | Joined Comedy Circus as a judge, becoming one of Indian TV’s most recognizable faces |
| 2008 | Featured in Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye! |
| 2009 | Appeared in hit comedy De Dana Dan |
| 2012 | Played double role in Bol Bachchan |
| 2014 | Featured in Salman Khan starrer Kick |
| 2019 | Became Permanent Guest on The Kapil Sharma Show |
| 2020 | Played Madhu Awasthi in Virgin Bhanupriya |
| 2024 | Continued as Permanent Guest on The Great Indian Kapil Show |
| 2024 | Appeared in Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video |
| 2025 | Returned as Mrs. Braganza-Malhotra in Nadaaniyan |
| 2026 | Featured in Toaster |
Awards List
| Year | Award | Category | Award Name / Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Filmfare Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Raja Hindustani | Nominated |
| 1999 | Filmfare Awards | Best Comedian | Kuch Kuch Hota Hai | Nominated |
| 1999 | Screen Awards | Best Comedian | Kuch Kuch Hota Hai | Won |
| 1999 | Screen Awards | Best Anchor | Archana Talkies | Nominated |
| 1999 | Asian Television Awards | Best Entertainment Presenter/Host | Uncensored | Won |
| 2000 | IIFA Awards | Best Comedian | Mohabbatein | Nominated |
| 2001 | Indian Television Academy Awards | Best Television Program / Producer | Aasman Se Tapki | Won |
| 2006 | Method Fest Independent Film Festival | Best Ensemble Cast | The Gold Bracelet | Nominated |
About Archana Puran Singh
She is an Indian actress, television host, and comedy show judge.
Actor and director Parmeet Sethi.
Her role as Miss Braganza in Kuch Kuch Hota Hai and her appearances on comedy shows.
She has two sons, Aaryamann and Ayushmaan Sethi.
The Kapil Sharma Show and The Great Indian Kapil Show.