Archana Jois

bengaluru, KarnatakaKannada, English

Actress

Archana Jois is an Indian actress and trained classical dancer who predominantly works in the Kannada film and television industry. Born on December 24, 1994, in Ramanathapura, Karnataka, she began her acting journey with television serials such as Mahadevi, Durga and Neeli, before making a major breakthrough with the role of Shanthamma, Rocky’s mother, in the blockbuster K.G.F: Chapter 1 and K.G.F: Chapter 2. Her powerful performance earned her the SIIMA Award for Best Supporting Actress – Kannada. A trained Bharatanatyam and Kathak dancer, Archana has performed extensively through the Drishti Art Centre and other platforms. She has subsequently appeared in films including #Mute, Hondisi Bareyiri, Kshetrapathi and Ghost, showcasing her versatility across emotionally demanding and diverse roles. Her performance in #Mute also earned her the Karnataka State Film Award for Best Actress, further establishing her as a talented performer in Kannada cinema.