Archie Panjabi
Known for
Archie Panjabi won an Emmy in 2010 for one of modern television's most magnetic enigmas: Kalinda Sharma, the boot-wearing investigator of 'The Good Wife' (2009-2015). Born in London in 1972 to Indian parents, she had already helped define British Asian cinema in 'East Is East' (1999) and 'Bend It Like Beckham' (2002), and played opposite Angelina Jolie in 'A Mighty Heart' (2007). Later series work includes 'The Fall' (2013-2016), 'Blindspot' (2015-2017), 'Snowpiercer' (2020) and the Apple thriller 'Hijack' (2023). Guarded characters who reveal themselves in flashes are her forte.
Archie Panjabi
23 Movies
28 Series
Archie Panjabi won an Emmy in 2010 for one of modern television's most magnetic enigmas: Kalinda Sharma, the boot-wearing investigator of 'The Good Wife' (2009-2015). Born in London in 1972 to Indian parents, she had already helped define British Asian cinema in 'East Is East' (1999) and 'Bend It Like Beckham' (2002), and played opposite Angelina Jolie in 'A Mighty Heart' (2007). Later series work includes 'The Fall' (2013-2016), 'Blindspot' (2015-2017), 'Snowpiercer' (2020) and the Apple thriller 'Hijack' (2023). Guarded characters who reveal themselves in flashes are her forte.
Movies
Plays Serena Johnson
San Andreas
2015
Plays Gemma
A Good Year
2006
Plays Priya Varma
I Origins
2014
Plays Ghita Pearson
The Constant Gardener
2005
Plays Pinky Bhamra
Bend It Like Beckham
2002
Plays Asra Q. Nomani
A Mighty Heart
2007
Plays Casting Girl
I Could Never Be Your Woman
2007
Plays Chandra Dawkin
Traitor
2008
Plays Check In
Code 46
2003
Plays Meenah Khan
East Is East
1999
Plays Saamiya Nasir
The Infidel
2010
Plays Sarita
Chromophobia
2006
Plays The Rani
Doctor Who: Wish World & The Reality War
2025
Plays Alsana
White Teeth
2002
Plays Anna
Spy(ies)
2009
Plays Yasmin Husseini
Yasmin
2004
Plays Sharmila
Lezioni di volo
2007
Plays Postman Pat
Postman Pat's Magic Christmas
2004
TV Shows
Plays Kalinda Sharma
The Good Wife
2009
Plays Meera Baines (voice)
Postman Pat
1981
Plays Nas Kamal
Blindspot
2015
Plays Rita Dhillon
Grease Monkeys
2003
Plays Kendra O'Malley
Departure
2019
Plays Tanya Reed Smith
The Fall
2013
Plays Zahra Gahfoor
Hijack
2023
Plays Suman Virk
Under the Bridge
2024
Plays Asha
Snowpiercer
2020
Plays Megan Sharma
Sea of Souls
2004
Plays Preeya
Power Monkeys
2016
Producer
Plays Dr. Mona Harcourt
Next of Kin
2018
Plays Dr. Patel
I Know This Much Is True
2020
Plays Jane Lesser
Personal Affairs
2009
Plays Asha Israni
Shetland
2013
Plays Alsana
White Teeth
2002
Plays The Rani
Doctor Who
2024
Plays Fiona Hatwal
RUN
2020
Plays Maya Roy
Life on Mars
2006
Plays Simone Banerjee
The Widower
2014
Plays Basya, Pharaoh's Daughter
In the Beginning
2000
Plays Nazia Habib
The Thin Blue Line
1995
Plays Depa Billaba (voice)
Star Wars: The Bad Batch
2021
Plays WPC Jill Evans
Murder in Mind
2001
Plays Arti Cander
Bull
2016
Plays Lieutenant Singh
Brooklyn Nine-Nine
2013
Plays Tilda Madison (voice)
BoJack Horseman
2014
Plays Clare
Canterbury Tales
2003
Latest Trailers
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Catch the Wind
Full Filmography
Catch the Wind
Dr. Jean
2026
Film
Doctor Who: Wish World & The Reality War
The Rani
2025
Film
Where We Came From
Satinder Aujla
2024
Film
Doctor Who
The Rani · 3 episodes
2024–
TV
Under the Bridge
Suman Virk · 8 episodes
2024–
TV
Hijack
Zahra Gahfoor · 11 episodes
2023–
TV
Snowpiercer
Asha · 7 episodes
2022
TV
Star Wars: The Bad Batch
Depa Billaba (voice) · 1 episode
2021
TV
I Know This Much Is True
Dr. Patel · 6 episodes
2020
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Archie Panjabi and where are they from?
Archie Panjabi is 54 years old, born on May 31, 1972 in Edgware, Middlesex, England, UK.
What are the most famous roles of Archie Panjabi?
Archie Panjabi is best known for roles in San Andreas, I Origins, Bend It Like Beckham.
How many movies has Archie Panjabi been in?
Over a 32-year career (since 1994), Archie Panjabi has appeared in 23 movies and 28 TV shows.
What was Archie Panjabi's first movie?
The career of Archie Panjabi began with Two Oranges and a Mango (1994).
What is Archie Panjabi's most recent movie or series?
Archie Panjabi's most recent release is Catch the Wind, which premiered on April 17, 2026.
What TV shows has Archie Panjabi appeared in?
On television, Archie Panjabi has appeared in Brooklyn Nine-Nine, BoJack Horseman, Blindspot, Snowpiercer.
Archie Panjabi
1972-05-31 · Edgware, Middlesex, England, UK
Archana "Archie" Panjabi (born May 31, 1972) is a British film and television actress, best known for her roles in the movies "East Is East", "Bend It Like Beckham", and "A Mighty Heart", as well as for her portrayal of Kalinda Sharma in the CBS television series "The Good Wife". She graduated from Brunel University, England, with a degree in Management Studies (BSc).