Born on September 26, 1962, Archana Puran Singh started her career in the entertainment industry as a model at the age of 20. She made her film debut with Nari Hira's TV movie "Abhishek" opposite Aditya Pancholi in 1987. Despite having a limited role of 10 seconds in her next film "Nikaah" (1982), Archana got noticed. Her first lead role was in the film "Jalwa" (1987) opposite Naseeruddin Shah.

Archana Puran Singh has been featured in more than 100 films. She is known for her comedy roles in several Bollywood movies. Some of her notable films include "Agneepath" (1990), "Saudagar" (1991), "Shola aur Shabnam" (1992), "Aashiq Awara" (1993), "Raja Hindustani" (1996), "Kuch Kuch Hota Hai" (1998), "Mohabbatein" (2000), "Krrish" (2006), and "Bol Bachchan" (2012).

Archana Puran Singh also made a significant impact on television. She became a television anchor with "Wah, Kya Scene Hai" on Zee TV in 1993. She later acted in "Shrimaan Shrimati", "Junoon" and hosted "Archana Talkies" on Sony Entertainment Television. In 2007, she became a judge of the popular comedy reality show "Comedy Circus", and she went on to judge several seasons of the show. In 2019, she entered as the judge in "The Kapil Sharma Show".

Archana Puran Singh is married to actor Parmeet Sethi and the couple has two sons, Aryamann and Ayushmaan. Archana and Parmeet have also worked together in various projects, showcasing their on-screen chemistry and real-life bond.

Archana Puran Singh has received several awards for her work in the film and television industry. She won the Best Comic Actor award for "Kuch Kuch Hota Hai" at the Screen Awards in 1999. She was also honored with the Best Comedian award at the Indian Television Academy Awards in 2001 for her role in "Aasman se Tapki".

Archana Puran Singh has been open about her personal battle with anxiety. She has shared her approach to managing anxiety, prioritizing joy in daily life, and focusing on the positive aspects of life. She is currently seen in "The Great Indian Kapil Show", which premiered on March 30.