Archana Taide Sharma

Archana Taide Sharma (born 7 November 1987) is an Indian actress. Born into a Maharashtrian Christian family in Mumbai. Archana follows Christianity and she is a Roman Catholic. Archana did her schooling from Our Lady of Good Counsel High School, Sion, Mumbai. A student of Mass Media, specialised in journalism, Ms Archana become an actor by fluke. Few Casting Directors had seen her pictures on social media sites like orkut and Facebook and had approached her for auditions. Archana got selected in one of the auditions and she started working as Video Jockey for Play Tv and then for Zing.

Archana was approached for Kaun Jeetega Bollywood Ka Ticket because one of the Creative Director had seen her hosting an event. Kaun Jeetega Bollywood ka Ticket was produced by Balaji telefilms and was on aired on 9X Tv.

Post her stint on Kaun Jeetega Bollywood ka Ticket she went down to do few Balaji shows like Kasturi [2008] where she played the character of TJ and then Kayamat [2008] where she played the character of Panchi.

Her first big break was Maat Pitaah Ke Charno Mein Swarg which was produced by Rajan Shahi and was telecast on Colors. Archana played the lead character "Suhani".

In 2010 Archana again bagged another Lead role for the show "Maan Rahe Tera Pitaah" which was on aired on Sony Television and was produced by Swastik Pictures.

In 2011 Archana again played a lead role in Sab Tv comedy show called I Love My India.

In 2011 Archana was approached to play character of Pavni in Bheend Banuga Ghodi Chadunga [2011]. Same year Archana played various characters in mythological show called Mahima Shani Dev Ki on Imagine Tv. Archana played her first negative character in Baba Aisa Var Dhundho.

In 2012 She got engaged to Film & Television Actor Ashish Sharma. After getting engaged Archana was approached by Zee Tv to play the character of Nikhat Ahmed Khan in Qubool hai. The show went down to be the most successful show of Zee Tv and her character was quite appreciated by audience and critics. Her character of Nikhat was nominated for several television award shows.

On 30th January 2013 through Hindu ritual ceremony in Jaipur Archana got married to Actor Ashish sharma. Even after marriage Archana still follows Christianity.

In 2014 Archana & Ashish started producing Regional Television Shows. Together they produced a show called 'Chorre Tera Gaon Bada Pyaara' for Zee Marudara where Archana was the writer of the show as well. For Zee Kalinga she was a Creative Producer for one of the shows.

Since 2015 to 2018 Archana has written several Odia Television shows. Her show Jeeban Saathi had broken all the TRP records as a opening show. Archana's writing work was highly appreciated for her show Badhu [Sarthak Tv]. Her latest show Sankha Sindura and To Akhi Mo Aaina [Tarang Tv] was also received well by audience. Archana is one of the most renowned & successful writer in the Odia Television Industry.

Archana is the Co-Founder & Creative Director at Rachayita Films Pvt. Ltd The production House was Launched in January 2017 along with her husband Ashish Sharma. Under Rachayita Films banner she has written & Produced a movie 'Khejdi' which is currently running in festivals. The film had its World Premiere in Kashish Mumbai International Queer Film festival 2018. "Khejdi" was the Inaugural Film: Country Focus India at the festival. The film had an amazing and encouraging response from the audience. Indie Film critics has given the film 5 star rating.

On 16th October 2018 the film will be screened in Filmfest Homochrom 2018 in Germany. The film will be the opening film of the film festival.

Currently Archana is working on few projects as a Writer and Producer. Her fans are eagerly waiting to watch her act again.