Archana Puran Singh

Actor

Date of birth:

26 Mar 1962

Height:

Spouse:

Parmeet Sethi

Housefull 5

(6 Jun 2025)

Actor

Shakuntala Devi

Nadaaniyan

(7 Mar 2025)

Actor

Mrs Braganza

Actor

Vidyas mother

Walk

(20 Sep 2020)

Actor

Pooja Singh Editor Desh 24 / 7

Virgin Bhanupriya

(16 Jul 2020)

Actor

Bhanupriya's Mother

Housefull 4

(25 Oct 2019)

Actor

Harry Max and Roy's Mother

Uvaa

(26 Jun 2015)

Actor

Lawyer Jayti Bhatiya

Dolly Ki Doli

(23 Jan 2015)

Actor

Manjot's Mother

Kick

(25 Jul 2014)

Actor

Devi Laal Singh's Mother

Actor

?Herself (unknown episodes)

Actor

?Herself (unknown episodes)

Bol Bachchan

(6 Jul 2012)

Actor

Madhumati

Actor

?Herself (unknown episodes)

Haat

(12 Dec 2011)

Actor

Luv Ka The End

(6 May 2011)

Actor

Lux Lovani

Pangaa Gang

(15 Jan 2010)

Actor

Kateeli Rani

De Dana Dan

(27 Nov 2009)

Actor

Archana

Kal Kissne Dekha

(12 Jun 2009)

Actor

Nihal's Mother

Actor

guest appearance

Tera Mera Ki Rishta

(4 Apr 2009)

Actor

Natasha

Bad Luck Govind

(9 Jan 2009)

Actor

Mocking Mamta

Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye!

(28 Nov 2008)

Actor

Kamlesh - Mrs. Handa

Actor

Kolila

Good Luck

(8 Aug 2008)

Actor

Tarot Card Reader

Money Hai Toh Honey Hai

(25 Jul 2008)

Actor

Dolly

Love Story 2050

(4 Jul 2008)

Actor

Mrs. Bedi

Mere Baap Pehle Aap

(13 Jun 2008)

Actor

Bhawani Bhagmar

Naqaab

(13 Jul 2007)

Actor

TV Reporter

Mera Dil Leke Dekkho

(6 Oct 2006)

Actor

Rahul's mother

Krrish

(23 Jun 2006)

Actor

Boss of TV Channel

Nach Baliye

(11 Oct 2005)

Actor

Jodi 2

Insan

(14 Jan 2005)

Actor

Rajjo

Aabra Ka Daabra

(24 Dec 2004)

Actor

Suzanne (as Archana Puransing)

Rok Sako To Rok Lo

(12 Oct 2004)

Actor

Ms. Harvachan Singh

Mirchi - It's Hot

(13 Aug 2004)

Actor

Durga Pandey

Masti

(9 Apr 2004)

Actor

Bindya's mom

Janasheen

(28 Nov 2003)

Actor

Martha

Khanjar-The Knife

(27 Jun 2003)

Actor

Anita

Jhankaar Beats

(20 Jun 2003)

Actor

Ms. Voluptuous

Maine Dil Tujhko Diya

(23 Aug 2002)

Actor

Dancer

Moksha: Salvation

(30 Nov 2001)

Actor

Mrs. D'Souza (witness)

Censor

(6 Apr 2001)

Actor

Madame Maggie (NRI

Mohabbatein

(27 Oct 2000)

Actor

Preeto

Hera Pheri

(31 Mar 2000)

Actor

Mela

(7 Jan 2000)

Actor

Vidyavati, the village flirt

Anyay Hi Anyay

(11 Jun 1999)

Actor

Bade Dilwala

(29 Jan 1999)

Actor

Manthara (Ram's wife

Kuch Kuch Hota Hai

(16 Oct 1998)

Actor

Ms. Briganza

Share Bazar

(1997)

Actor

Anita

Judge Mujrim

(12 Sep 1997)

Actor

1st Dancer (in song "Khatra Shabnam Ka") (as Archana Puransing)

Raja Hindustani

(15 Nov 1996)

Actor

Shalini Sehgal-Shalu (Aarti's stepmother

Aisi Bhi Kya Jaldi Hai

(3 May 1996)

Actor

Nisha

Takkar

(14 Jul 1995)

Actor

Lily

Mahakaal

(1994)

Actor

Anita

Pyar Ka Rog

(1994)

Actor

Archana

Yun Hi Kabhi

(1994)

Actor

Editor

Actor

Chanda

Aashiq Awara

(28 May 1993)

Actor

Sheela

Actor

Baaz

(6 Nov 1992)

Actor

Zulm Ki Hukumat

(17 Jul 1992)

Actor

Chitra

Shola Aur Shabnam

(2 Jul 1992)

Actor

Boxer's wife

Hag Toofan

(1991)

Actor

Jaan Ki Kasam

(1991)

Actor

Kumar's Wife

Actor

Saudagar

(9 Aug 1991)

Actor

Cameo Role

Agneepath

(16 Feb 1990)

Actor

Shanti aka Laila

Actor

Prema Shalini (1989)

Aag Ka Gola

(29 Dec 1989)

Actor

Nisha

Ladaai

(3 Nov 1989)

Actor

Shashi (as Archana Puransingh)

Actor

Vidya

Actor

Miss Twinkle

Woh Phir Aayegi

(23 Sep 1988)

Actor

Jalwa

(1987)

Actor

Jyothi/Jojo

Nikaah

(24 Sep 1982)

Actor

Salesgirl at Curio Shop(uncredited

Awards

1999

Screen Weekly Awards
(Best Perfomance In A Comic Role)

News

Archana Puran Singh duped by fake website while booking skydiving at iFLy Dubai; says, Dubai mein hamare paise doob gaye

16 Jul 2025

Archana Puran Singh frequently uploads daily vlogs featuring her family on her YouTube channel. In her most recent vlog, she chronicled her trip to Dubai alongside her husband, actor and filmmaker Parmeet Sethi, and their sons, Aaryamann Sethi and Ayushmaan Sethi. She also revealed that during their vacation, they were victims of an online ticketing scam after booking tickets for an indoor skydiving activity. #Archana Puran Singh Archana Puran Singh duped by fake website while booking skydiving at iFLy Dubai; says, Dubai mein hamare paise doob gaye In the video, Archana appeared with her family as they looked forward to experiencing an indoor skydiving session at iFly Dubai. However, they were taken aback when they arrived and discovered that there was no reservation in their name. Archana stated, We had booked three slots in iFly Dubai, but this lady is saying that we have no booking. We have been scammed because the website where we made the payment is not theirs. We have been scammed in Dubai. We have already paid and the tickets are not cheap... Dubai mein hamare paise doob gaye. I never expected this to happen in Dubai, there are such strict rules and laws. People are scared of doing such things. Meanwhile, Parmeet expressed his disbelief, saying, I am shocked... Thousands of rupees are gonePata chale yahi scam hai, he joked. In the following part of the video, Aaryamann mentioned that he had a suspicion while booking the tickets, as the ride duration initially appeared as 4 minutes on the website but changed to 2 minutes on a different page. However, he didnt feel the need to verify it further, assuming that a scam was unlikely on what he believed to be the official website. On the work front, Archana most recently appeared in Nadaaniyan , portraying the character of Mrs. Braganza Malhotra. She also continues to serve as the permanent guest on The Great Indian Kapil Show.

Archana Puran Singh returns as Ms Briganza in Ibrahim Ali Khan, Khushi Kapoor's 'Nadaaniyan' promo, release date unveiled

20 Feb 2025

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], February 20 : The highly anticipated film 'Nadaaniyan', starring Khushi Kapoor and Ibrahim Ali Khan, has finally locked its release date.The movie, produced by Karan Johar, will premiere on Netflix on March 7.A new promo for the film was unveiled by Netflix, revealing the release date and giving fans a glimpse into the movie's storyline.The promo is set in a classroom, reminiscent of the iconic scene from Karan Johar's 1998 hit film 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai'.In the promo, Archana Puran Singh reprises her role as Ms Briganza, teaching a new generation of students about Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet'. Khushi Kapoor plays Pia, a confused but lovestruck student, while Ibrahim Ali Khan plays Arjun, a suave and charming classmate.When Ms Briganza asks Arjun about love, Arjun responds with a twist on Shah Rukh Khan's classic dialogue: "Pyaar ek arrangement hai" (Love is an arrangement).Pia is impressed by Arjun's words and transfers Rs 25,000 to him, teasing that fans will have to watch the film to learn more."I'm excited for audiences to watch 'Nadaaniyan' on Netflix next month," Khushi Kapoor said at the end of the promo without revealing more about the film's storyline.Netflix took to Instagram and captioned the post, "Kuch Kuch Hota Hai aisi Nadaaniyan dekh kar. Watch Nadaaniyan, out 7 March, only on Netflix!"'Nadaaniyan' is directed by Shauna Gautam and is jointly produced by Karan Johar, Apoorva Mehta and Somen Misra under the banner of Dharmatic Entertainment.The latest romantic track of the film 'Ishq Mein' features love chemistry between Ibrahim and Khushi Kapoor. Apart from the lead characters, the film also stars Suneil Shetty, Mahima Chaudhary, Dia Mirza and Jugal Hansraj in the prominent roles.

Archana Puran Singh recalls Rekha's response when she asked about 'He' in her life

7 Dec 2024

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 7 : Actor Archana Puran Singh recently met with Rekha on The Great Indian Kapil Show, and since then she has been going gaga over the humility of the legendary actress. Taking to Instagram, Archana posted a string of her pictures with Rekha that were clicked on the sets of the show. Rekha wore a cream and red saree. Archana was dressed in a shimmery black top under a grey blazer and matching pants. The two can be seen embracing each other's company.Interestingly, she also shared anecdotes from the past when she bonded with Rekha at "Filmcity lawn". She even revealed Rekha's reaction to being asked about the mystery man in her life. View this post on InstagramA post shared by Archana Puran Singh (@archanapuransingh)"When I saw Rekhaji's Sawan Bhadon, I was a kid living in a small town with hardly a hope of ever visiting Bombay... and definitely no hope of ever meeting her personally !! Then years later I worked with her in "Ladai" where she called me to her makeup room and advised me on makeup and how to put on fake eyelashes, a trend she was credited with having started in Bollywood," she wrote. Archana recalled, " I have memories of us in a Filmcity lawn chatting about this and that, and when I questioned her about who this 'he' she was referring to was, she countered with a 'you don't know who HE is'? She is warm, she is irrepressible, she is a living legend, and it has been an absolute delight to know her and meet her each time!! Dreams do come true for small kids from small hometowns. Thank you, Rekhaji, for rocking the episode that night."In 1989, Archana shared screen space with Rekha in 'Ladaai'. Directed by Deepak Shivdasani. The film also starred Mithun Chakraborty, Dimple Kapadia, Mandakini, Gulshan Grover, Anupam Kher and Rohini Hattangadi in lead roles.

Archana Puran Singh shares adorable video of her 94-year-old mother taking a ferry trip

11 Nov 2024

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], November 11 : Archana Puran Singh left fans in awe after she shared an adorable video featuring her 94-year-old mother taking a ferry ride to meet her grandchildren. Taking to her Instagram on Monday, the actress dropped a video that showed her mother's excitement as she makes the long journey, despite her age-related difficulties. In the caption, Archana wrote about her mother's strength and her son's bond with his grandmother. She wrote, "PART 1: My mom. 94... and still going strong. Our parents were doing something right that we don't do nowadays, but looking at @ayushmaansethi, it seems I did something right too! Ayush held the hand of 'Nani' in childhood and did not leave her till today."In the video, Archana gives a live commentary, sharing how her mother had expressed a strong desire to visit her family. She says, "My mother, who is 94 years old, is telling me that she wants to meet her family and grandchildren, so we took her by ferry. She is so excited to meet her grand- and great-grandchildren."Archana Puran Singh, a well-known figure in Bollywood and television, has acted in popular films like Raja Hindustani, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, and Mohabbatein. She married actor Parmeet Sethi in 1992, and the couple has two sons, Aryamann and Ayushmaan.

RajKummar Rao shares why he doesn't need mehendi to impress Patralekhaa

12 Sep 2024

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 12 : The trailer of the romantic drama 'Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video', starring RajKummar Rao and Triptii Dimri, was launched at a grand event in Mumbai on Thursday.The film's cast, including RajKummar RaoTriptii Dimri, Archana Puran Singh, Rakesh Bedi, Mukesh Tiwari, Tiku Talsania, and Mubeen Saudagar, were present at the trailer launch. During the event, the 'Stree 2' actor was asked if he had ever tried to impress his wife, Patralekhaa, with his mehendi (henna) skills.Responding with a light-hearted comment, Rajkummar questioned why he would need mehendi to impress her.He humorously said, "She has been impressed with me for the last 14 years, so there's no need for mehendi. As long as I keep doing films like this, she'll remain impressed."Meanwhile, the trailer offers a sneak peek into the hilarious journey of Vicky and Vidya, as they, along with their family, go all out to recover their missing "suhagraat CD" in the scenic town of Rishikesh.With help from Mallika Sherawat and the rest of the family, the couple leaves no stone unturned, from appealing to the police and family elders to even venturing into graveyards at night.The trailer teases a fun-filled adventure as they try to get their life back on track.Helmed by Raaj Shaandilyaa, 'Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video' promises a "perfect blend of laughter and drama, immersing viewers in the charm and energy of the swinging 90s."RajKummar and Triptii Dimri starrer 'Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video' is all set to clash with Alia Bhatt's Jigra. Both films are releasing on October 11.Talking about RajKummar's other projects, the actor will be next seen in 'Maalik'.Earlier in August, RajKummar announced his new project on his birthday. The film is being directed by Pulkit and its shoot has already commenced.

"He's our superstar, I'm his fan": RajKummar Rao on competing with Akshay Kumar at 'Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video' trailer launch

12 Sep 2024

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 12 : The trailer for the romantic drama 'Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video,' starring Rajkummar Rao and Triptii Dimri, was launched at a multiplex in Mumbai on Thursday.The event was attended by the film's cast, including Rajkummar RaoTriptii Dimri, Archana Puran Singh, Rakesh Bedi, Mukesh Tiwari, Tiku Talsania, and Mubeen Saudagar and others.RajKummar, made headlines when asked if he saw himself competing with Akshay Kumar.Explaining why he doesn't see it that way, the 'Stree 2' actor said, "I have learned a lot from Akshay sir. I grew up watching stars like him. He is our superstar, and you don't compete with your superstar, you love them. I am his fan.""I've learned so much by watching people like Aamir Khan, Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Hrithik Roshan, and Akshay sir. They'll always be my superstars, and I'll always look up to them," he added.Rao also shared how he still feels like a fan, saying, "I'm so middle-class that even today, if I get a call from Akshay Kumar, I stand up in excitement and tell everyone, 'Look, Akshay sir is calling!' I can't believe I'm working in the same industry as the people I've admired all my life. Competing with them is unimaginable."Helmed by Raaj Shaandilyaa, 'Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video' promises a "perfect blend of laughter and drama, immersing viewers in the charm and energy of the swinging 90s."RajKummar and Triptii Dimri starrer 'Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video' is all set to clash with Alia Bhatt's Jigra. Both the films are releasing on October 11.Talking about RajKummar's other projects, the actor will be next seen in 'Maalik'.Earlier in August, RajKummar announced his new project on his birthday.The film is being directed by Pulkit. The shoot has already commenced.Sharing his look from the film, RajKummar Rao took to Instagram and wrote, "#Maalik ki duniya mein aapka Swagat hai. Shoot shuru ho chuka hai, jald hi mulaqat hogi!"In the poster, RajKummar could be seen in gunda avatar with a gun in his hand. He gave an intense look.The poster read, "Paeda nahi huye toh kya, ban toh sakte hai (What if we aren't born that way but we can become)."Triptii, on the other hand, will be next seen in the horror-comedy, 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3' alongside actors Aaryan and Vidya Balan.Scheduled for a Diwali 2024 release, the film also marks Vidya Balan's return to the franchise. She essayed the iconic role of Manjulika in the 2007 blockbuster.

Kapil Sharma, Sunil Grover wish fans Happy Holi as countdown begins for new show

25 Mar 2024

The video starts with Sunil Grover wishing everyone a Happy Holi with a short poetic verse. Krushna Abhishek and Rajiv Thakur also join in, sharing their festive greetings similarly. Amidst the festive mood, Archana Puran Singh encourages Kapil to share his thoughts on Holi. The talented comedian doesn't disappoint, adding to the fun with a humorous Shayari.The caption for the post reads, "Ab nahin leni padegi hasi ki goli, mAap sabko humare taraf se Happy Holi #TheGreatIndianKapilShow premieres March 30, every Saturday at 8pm sirf Netflix par."View this post on InstagramA post shared by Netflix India (@netflix_in)Netizens who watched the video found it hilarious.One user wrote, "Ha ha ha Happy Holi Kapil sir."Another user commented, "This is hilarious... Can't wait for the show."On Saturday, Kapil unveiled the trailer of 'The Great Indian Kapil Show'. The brief trailer gives a sneak peek into what the upcoming show has in store for the fans.Celebrities like Ranbir Kapoor, Aamir Khan and Diljit Dosanjh will mark their presence in the show. The episodes have already been shot.In the trailer, Ranbir can be seen on the couch of Kapil's show with his mother and veteran actor Neetu Kapoor and sister Riddhima Kapoor Sahni.Diljit came on the show with actor Parineeti Chopra and director Imtiaz Ali to promote their film 'Amar Singh Chamkila.The show will also be a treat for cricket lovers as they will get to see Rohit Sharma and Shreyas Iyer as guests in one of the episodes.Sunil Grover also shared his excitement about reuniting with the gang.He said "'The Great Indian Kapil Show' feels like a homecoming. We just picked up from where we left off. The trailer is just a small glimpse of the madness and fun we've had on the show..."Archana Puran Singh, Krushna Abhishek, Kiku Sharda and Rajiv Thakur echoed similar sentiments."We have some truly amazing episodes in store for you, and the trailer is just a chota pataka (a small firecracker). Hassi Ka Bada Dhamaka (A big explosion of laughter) will happen every Saturday starting March 30. We are excited and all geared up to ensure our fans keep asking for more."

CM Pushkar Singh Dhami holds meeting with artists from film Industry

7 Nov 2023

film industry on the second day of the roadshow organized in Mumbai on Tuesday. Chief Minister also invited people associated with the cinema world to the Global Investor Summit to be held in Dehradun on December 8-9. Many actors, producers and directors including actor Jeetendra, director Vivek AgnihotriArchana Puran Singh, Himani Shivpuri, Ramesh Taurani, Raj Shandilya, Rahul Rawail, Deepak Dobriyal were present.He discussed the possibilities of the film industry in Uttarakhand and many suggestions were also given by people associated with the film industry.Welcoming all the film personalities, Pushkar Singh Dhami said that apart from Dehradun, Haridwar, and Rishikesh, Uttarakhand has evergreen rivers like Badri Kedar and Ganga-Yamuna. The Chief Minister said that the country is the most beautiful and best destination in the world for shooting in the state. Beautiful places like Nainital, Mussoorie, Auli, Chakrata, Pithoragarh, Munsiyari Chopta-Harsil, and Valley of Flowers are also available in Uttarakhand.He added, "In the last few years many new shooting destinations have also developed in the state. Now good connectivity and better housing arrangements are available in the state."Referring to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Adi Kailash Yatra, Pushkar Singh Dhami said that after the Prime Minister's visit, the number of tourists is increasing rapidly at high Himalayan places like Jyolikang, Adi Kailash in Uttarakhand. Chief Minister Dhami said that the state government is running many schemes in the state for filmmakers, producers and directors making web series.He said that the state government is continuously making efforts to create a better environment for film shooting in Uttarakhand. He said that under the Film Policy and the new Service Sector Policy, the establishment of film cities, film institutes, new shooting studios, new production houses, new post-production houses, and new cinemas were included for the promotion of film and media.Filmmakers also expressed gratitude for the support received by the Uttarakhand government during film shooting and also showed enthusiasm for film shooting in Uttarakhand.Director Vivek Agnihotri said that during film shooting in Uttarakhand, there is better support from the government, police and administration.He said that during the shooting of the film "The Kashmir Files", he received unprecedented support from the Uttarakhand government

Suniel Shetty, Athiya share special birthday wish for Mana Shetty

22 Aug 2023

View this post on InstagramA post shared by Suniel Shetty (@suniel.shetty)Sharing the picture, he wrote, Happy happy birthday wife.As soon as the post was uploaded, the actor's fans and industry friends flooded the comment section with wishes.Riteish Deshmukh wrote, Happy Birthday Mana !!!!Archana Puran Singh commented, Happyyyyyy birthday, Mana.Rahul Dev wrote, Such a heart warming image... Happy birthday dear Mana... Wishing u with Love, happiness & well being... stay blessed.Athitya took to her Insta story and shared a video with her mother walking hand-in-hand with backdrop of motion floral paintings.Sharing the video, she wrote, Happy birthday to my sunshine and my greatest strength. I love you, mama. Thank you for everything you are.Ahan dropped a picture with his mom and wrote, Happy birthday Mom.After a long courtship, Suniel and Mana tied the knot on December 25, 1991, and welcomed their first child Athiya in 1992 and their second child Ahan Shetty in 1996.Meanwhile, on the work front, Suniel was recently seen in the Amazon Mini Tv series 'Hunter'. If the reports are to be believed, then actors Akshay Kumar and Suniel Shetty will be seen as the lead cast of Welcome 3.

Zeenat Aman motivates fans to flaunt their grey hair

11 Jul 2023

"So, with my 50th post on Instagram I want to celebrate all of you who are flaunting your beautiful silver hair! Please post a story of yourself (or your silver-haired loved one) and tag me in it. I'd love to share your pictures to my own stories. After all, life isn't black and white, it's grey!" she added.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Zeenat Aman (@thezeenataman)Archana Puran Singh reacted and commented, "Lovvvvvve what you write Zee"One of her fans mentioned, "Multiple generations of women are now inspired by a real role model instead of someone ephemeral. What a refreshing breath of air you've been ma'am. You remind me of my ma- she stopped colouring her hair 10 years ago and inspired everyone with her grey styling."Another fan wrote, "Yes absolutely. Grey is beautiful. On my 40th when i had enough grey hair for friends to advise me to color my hair, I decided I am never going to color my hair and embrace all the sign of 'ageing'- greys, lines, receding hair lines with confidence. And I think I look fabulous!" On the work front, the actress has given several hits such as 'Satyam Shivam Sundaram', 'Hare Rama Hare Krishna', 'Qurbaani', 'Dhund', 'Don', 'Manoranjan' and 'Yaadon Ki Baarat', was known for doing unconventional roles in her era when many actresses are reluctant to take up those characters.