Meet the Actress Who Once Earned ₹100 a Day, Worked with Aamir & Amitabh, and Now Owns a Huge Mumbai Bungalow!
Many Bollywood and TV stars have inspiring journeys, but today’s featured actress has a story that truly stands out. She came to Mumbai alone from a small Himalayan town, struggled to find work, and is now a well-known name in both Bollywood and television. Can you guess who she is?
The Actress is Archana Puran Singh!
Archana Puran Singh, known for playing Miss Braganza in Kuch Kuch Hota Hai and being a judge on The Great Indian Kapil Show, has had an incredible journey.
Recently, she started vlogging and shared some lesser-known facts about her life. In one of her videos, she revealed that when she first arrived in Mumbai from Dehradun, she had only one suitcase. She also admitted that she used a fake appointment letter from a friend just to manage her stay in the city!
Her Journey in Bollywood
Archana made her acting debut in 1987 with Nari Hira’s Abhishek alongside Aditya Pancholi. That same year, she starred in Jalwa with Naseeruddin Shah. Over the years, she appeared in several Bollywood films, including:
🎬 Agneepath
🎬 Saudagar
🎬 Shola Aur Shabnam
🎬 Aashiq Awara
🎬 Raja Hindustani
🎬 Mohabbatein
🎬 Krrish
🎬 Masti
🎬 De Dana Dan
🎬 Bol Bachchan
Her TV Career
Besides movies, Archana became a household name in the TV industry. She started as a TV anchor for Wah, Kya Scene Hai on Zee TV and gained popularity with the show Shrimaan Shrimati. She also worked in Junoon and hosted Archana Talkies.
In reality TV, she was a contestant on Nach Baliye 1 with her husband Parmeet Sethi. Later, she became a judge on various comedy shows, including:
✔️ Comedy Circus
✔️ The Kapil Sharma Show
✔️ The Great Indian Kapil Show (her latest show)
Her Personal Life & Lavish Home
Archana is happily married to actor Parmeet Sethi, and they have two sons, Ayushmaan and Aaryamann. The family lives in a luxurious bungalow in Madh Island, which is actually made up of two large bungalows combined.
From earning just ₹100 a day to becoming one of the most loved faces on Indian TV, Archana Puran Singh’s journey is truly inspiring! 🚀💖
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