Since I was a baby my goal was to be on TV because film was just impossible - you never got any Asian women in Western cinema. I grew up wanting to be in 'East-Enders' because film wasn't even a dream. The community were very much like, 'How can you want to act? It's such a low-class profession.'

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.