Archana Puran Singh feels 'deprived, cheated' as an actor. In a recent interview, she revealed that people believe that she's only suitable for comic roles, but she wishes to explore other genres. The actor believes that her image as Ms Briganza from ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ is 'so solid' in the minds of people that it has become hard for her to earn serious roles.
In a conversation with Indian Express, she said that people have seen only 'one aspect' of her work and she is ‘dying to perform’.She stressed on the fact that she can do 'so much more than just comedy'. She believes that she can cry and make the audience cry as well.
Archana said, 'That chhaap (image) is so solid. Also, a lot of people feel that what should they offer me after Ms Briganza. It’s been almost 25 years since Kuch Kuch Hota Hai released. And the character is still following me. People also feel that I am best suited only for comedy. As an actor, I feel deprived, cheated and I have been left yearning for good roles.'
Talking about Hollywood, she said, ‘They say if you keep getting the same roles, it means you are very lucky, that people want to keep watching you. However, I feel it’s the death of an actor. I remember Neena Gupta had once posted on social media seeking work, I guess I will take this opportunity to ask for work from directors and producers.’
Archana was part of some big hits like Agneepath (1990), Saudagar (1991), Shola aur Shabnam (1992), Aashiq Awara (1993), and Raja Hindustani (1996). She has played comedy roles for movies like ‘Love Story 2050’, ‘Mohabbatein,’ ‘Krrish,’ ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai,’ ‘Masti,’ ‘De Dana Dan’ and ‘Bol Bachchan.’
For a long time, the actor has also judged comedy shows like Comedy Circus, The Kapil Sharma Show, India's Laughter Champion and The Kapil Sharma Show.
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