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Archana Puran Singh
Active Bollywood, Hindi TV, Punjabi, Tamil, and Telugu Cinema
- FromDehradun, Uttarakhand, India
- Based inMumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Ageover–65
- Active1982 – Present
- Updated
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 |
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