Archana’s wish

From playing a flirtatious college professor Mrs. Braganza in Kuch Kuch Hota Hai to a vamp in the Aamir Khan starrer Raja Hindustani, actress Archana Puran Singh, who is also judging comedy shows on the small screen, says she has more to offer as an artiste.

Archana made her acting debut in 1987. She was later seen in Jalwa opposite Naseeruddin Shah. She then went on to work in films such as Agneepath, Saudagar, Shola aur Shabnam and Aashiq Awara. 

The 56-year-old actress also made a stint on the small screen and rose to fame with her portrayal of Premaji in the popular TV serial Shreeman Shreemati. In a telephonic interview, Archana talked about her journey in Indian cinema and why she feels she has not explored much into the acting world.

“Sometimes I feel that being an artiste I could have explored more in the industry. In my career I have mostly got comic roles...I did not get much chance to experiment different roles. It is very important to be a versatile actor and I believe I have that potential in myself,” she said. However, she has no regrets. “I am happy and satisfied with whatever God has given me. I did not even imagine that I would be able to cover such a long path in showbiz. — IANS