My mother wanted to be a teacher when she was young, and my father didn't approve of it, so she fought very hard to become one. And she did it. So when I said I wanted to become an actress, my mother was very supportive. She always said to me, 'There's no such thing as 'can't.'

She is also classically trained in ballet. Panjabi walked in The Heart Truth's Red Dress Collection Fashion Show on February 9 2011 to increase awareness of the danger of heart disease the number one killer of women. Awards

Panjabi's awards include an NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series (2012)Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series (2010) 'Best Actress Award' at the Reims Festival (2005) the 'Shooting Star Award' at the Berlin International Film Festival (2005) the 'Best Actress Award' at the Mons International Festival (2005) and The Chopard Trophy at The 2007 Cannes Film Festival.

Archie's portrayal of Kalinda earned her the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series (2010) and two more nominations after that year. Archie Panjabi (born 31 May 1972) is an English actress best known for her role as Kalinda Sharma on CBS's The Good Wife.