Archana Puran Singh is an important part of the comedy show, The Great Indian Kapil Show. It is back with its second season and is available on Netflix. The actress is known for her boisterous laughter and is the permanent guest on the show.
From portraying the evil stepmother, Shalu in Raja Hindustani to her iconic role as Miss Braganza in Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, the actress is a powerhouse of talent. On the occasion of her 62nd birthday, let’s take a glimpse into her life and career. Archana Puran Singh marked her debut as an actress with Nari Hira’s Abhishek, opposite Aditya Pancholi in 1987.
The same year, she starred in Jalwa and shared the screen with Naseeruddin Shah. Later, she was roped in big banner films like Agneepath (1990), Saudagar, Shola Aur Shabnam, Aashiq Awara and Raja Hindustani. Later, she decided to just focus on supporting roles in Hindi films.
A few of her notable works are Love Story 2050, Mohabbatein, Krrish, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Masti, De Dana Dan and Bol Bachchan. Apart from the big screen, she also earned fame in the TV industry. She started off as a TV anchor with Wah, Kya Scene Hai on Zee TV.
She became a household name with the show, Shrimaan Shrimati. She has also worked in Junoon and hosted Archana Talkies. Archana Puran Singh did not shy away from reality shows and was first seen as a contestant in Nach Baliye 1 where she participated with her husband Parmeet Sethi.
Later, she was seen as a judge on various comedy shows like Comedy Circus, an.