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Archana "Archie" Panjabi, born on May 31, 1972, is a British actress whose performances in films like "East Is East", "Bend It Like Beckham", and "A Mighty Heart" established her as a versatile talent. Her portrayal of the enigmatic Kalinda Sharma in "The Good Wife" further cemented her status, bringing depth and complexity to a role that became a highlight of the series. Graduating from Brunel University with a degree in Management Studies, Panjabi's career reflects a seamless blend of academic grounding and artistic expression, marking her as a significant figure in contemporary British cinema and television.
The roles that explain the career.
24 credits across 2 departments.
| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Under the Bridge | Suman Virk | TV |
| 2019 | Departure | Kendra O'Malley | TV |
| 2015 | San Andreas | Serena Johnson | Film |
| 2014 | I Origins | Priya Varma | Film |
| 2010 | The Infidel | Saamiya Nasir | Film |
| 2009 | Spy(ies) | Anna | Film |
| 2009 | Personal Affairs | Jane Lesser | TV |
| 2008 | Traitor | Chandra Dawkin | Film |
| 2008 | Postman Pat: Special Delivery Service | Nisha Bains / Meera Bains | TV |
| 2007 | A Mighty Heart | Asra Q. Nomani | Film |
| 2007 | I Could Never Be Your Woman | Casting Girl | Film |
| 2007 | Lezioni di volo | Sharmila | Film |
| 2006 | Chromophobia | Sarita | Film |
| 2006 | A Good Year | Gemma | Film |
| 2005 | The Constant Gardener | Ghita Pearson | Film |
| 2004 | Postman Pat's Magic Christmas | Postman Pat | Film |
| 2004 | Yasmin | Yasmin Husseini | Film |
| 2003 | Code 46 | Check In | Film |
| 2002 | The Secret | Nadia's Probation Officer | Film |
| 2002 | Bend It Like Beckham | Pinky Bhamra | Film |
| 2001 | Ivor the Invisible | Leila (voice) | Film |
| 2000 | Harry Enfield's Brand Spanking New Show | TV | |
| 1999 | East Is East | Meenah Khan | Film |
| 1981 | Postman Pat | Meera Baines (voice) | TV |
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