Archie Panjabi

Acting

Archie Panjabi

Born May 31, 1972 · Edgware, Middlesex, England, UK (age 54)

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).

Known For

San AndreasSan Andreas · 2015
San Andreas
★ 6.32015
MovieActionDrama
In the aftermath of a massive earthquake in California, a rescue-chopper pilot makes a dangerous journey across the state in order to rescue his estranged daughter.
A Mighty HeartA Mighty Heart · 2007
A Mighty Heart
★ 6.42007
MovieDramaThriller
Based on Mariane Pearl's account of the terrifying and unforgettable story of her husband, Wall Street Journal reporter Danny Pearl's life and death.
I OriginsI Origins · 2014
I Origins
★ 7.62014
MovieScience FictionDrama
A molecular biologist's study of the human eye has far-reaching implications about humanity's scientific and spiritual beliefs.
The Constant GardenerThe Constant Gardener · 2005
The Constant Gardener
★ 7.02005
MovieDramaMystery
Justin Quayle is a low-level British diplomat who has always gone about his work very quietly, not causing any problems. But after his radical wife Tessa is killed he becomes determined to find out why, thrusting himself into the middle of a very dangerous conspiracy.
Bend It Like BeckhamBend It Like Beckham · 2002
Bend It Like Beckham
★ 6.32002
MovieComedyDrama
Jess Bhamra, the daughter of a strict Indian couple in London, is not permitted to play organized soccer, even though she is 18. When Jess is playing for fun one day, her impressive skills are seen by Jules Paxton, who then convinces Jess to play for her semi-pro team. Jess uses elaborate excuses to hide her matches from her family while also dealing with her romantic feelings for her coach, Joe.
A Good YearA Good Year · 2006
A Good Year
★ 6.72006
MovieComedyDrama
Failed London banker Max Skinner inherits his uncle's vineyard in Provence, where he spent many childhood holidays. Upon his arrival, he meets a woman from California who tells Max she is his long-lost cousin and that the property is hers.
The InfidelThe Infidel · 2010
The Infidel
★ 6.12010
MovieComedyDrama
Based in a London suburb Mahmud Nasir lives with his wife, Saamiya, and two children, Rashid and Nabi. His son plans to marry Uzma, the step-daughter of Egyptian-born Arshad Al-Masri, a so-called 'Hate Cleric' from Waziristan, Pakistan. Mahmud, who is not exactly a devout Muslim, he drinks alcohol, and does not pray five times, but does agree that he will appease Arshad, without whose approval the marriage cannot take place. Shortly thereafter Mahmud, while going over his recently deceased mother's documents, will find out that he was adopted, his birth parents were Jewish, and his name is actually Solly Shimshillewitz.
I Could Never Be Your WomanI Could Never Be Your Woman · 2007
I Could Never Be Your Woman
★ 5.82007
MovieComedyDrama
A mother falls for a younger man while her daughter falls in love for the first time.

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