I have always let the lack of Indian actors in the industry drive me, not hold me back. I remember an agent in L.A. telling me a few years ago that an Indian actor wouldn't ever make it in Hollywood,… — Archie Panjabi Copy Share Image
At the end of the week, it's nice to just hang out in a pair of jeans and let my hair down. I need… — Archie Panjabi Copy Share Image
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. — Archie Panjabi Copy Share
It was the success of 'Bend it Like Beckham' which got my name out there. 'A Mighty Heart' also helped. — Archie Panjabi Copy Share Image
I like to do new things, so I always take on roles that I feel will keep me on my toes. I never want… — Archie Panjabi Copy Share Image
As soon as I moved to New York, I experienced Hurricane Irene and then Hurricane Sandy hit me in quite a big way. I… — Archie Panjabi Copy Share Image
When I started out in the '90s, there were not many people of color writing, directing and producing - hence, the roles for people… — Archie Panjabi Copy Share Image
The predictable thing about 'The Good Wife' is how unpredictable 'The Good Wife' is. — Archie Panjabi Copy Share Image
My mother told me not to listen to anyone. She had been told that she wouldn't be able to teach and she did. — Archie Panjabi Copy Share Image
I'd love to do a romantic comedy. And perhaps, if the character was right and I had a good gut instinct, a Bollywood movie.… — Archie Panjabi Copy Share Image
And I'd love to direct. One day. I'm learning a lot on the set of The Good Wife. — Archie Panjabi Copy Share Image
I knew from a young age that I wanted to be an actor. I never even thought about other careers. The acting field is… — Archie Panjabi Copy Share Image
I have always let the lack of Indian actors in the industry drive me, not hold me back. I remember an agent in L.A.… — Archie Panjabi Copy Share Image
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