Archana Makwana Age, Family, Biography

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Hometown: Vadodara, Gujarat

Age: 40 Years

Marital Status: Married

Bio/Wiki
Nickname	Achilles
Profession(s)	• Fashion Designer • Lifestyle Influencer • Entrepreneur
Physical Stats
Height (approx.)	5' 6" (168 cm)
Eye Colour	Black
Hair Colour	Black
Career
Awards	• Iconic Woman Personality of India - Contemporary Fashion award at the Indian Icon Leadership Awards in 2019 • International Yoga Conclave & Wellness Expo 2024 award for promoting yoga for health & well-being
Personal Life
Date of Birth	29 May 1984 (Tuesday)
Age (as of 2024)	40 Years
Birthplace	Vadodara, Gujarat, India
Zodiac sign	Gemini
Nationality	Indian
Hometown	Vadodara
School	Rosary High School, Vadodara, Gujarat (1987-2002)
College/University	Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara, Gujarat
Educational Qualification(s)	• B.Sc. in Fashion Designing from Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara, Gujarat (2002-2006) • A course in Family & Community Science ( Home Science) from Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara, Gujarat (2006) • An LLB from Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara, Gujarat (2007-2010)
Religion	Hinduism
Hobbies	Horse Riding, Travelling
Controversy	Booked for hurting religious sentiments On 21 June 2024, the Shiromani Gurudwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) filed a police complaint against Archana Makwana. They accused her of hurting the religious sentiments of Sikh people by performing headstand (Shirsasana) on the premises of the Golden Temple and posting her pictures on Instagram. She also received death and rape threats for her actions after which she was given protection by the Vadodara police. She later deleted her pictures from Instagram and issued a public apology in which she said that she was not aware of the rules of the Golden Temple and by performing Shirsasana, her intend was not to hurt someone's sentiments, rather, she wanted to spread awareness about yoga.
Social Media	• Instagram • Facebook • YouTube • Twitter • LinkedIn
Relationships & More
Marital Status	Married
Marriage Date	Year, 2015
Family
Parents	Father- Jashavant Makwana (died in 2001; politician) Mother- Vimlagowrie Makwana
Siblings	Brother- Jaydeep Makwana (elder)
Favourites
Snacks	Panipuri, Bhelpuri
Place to travel	Rishikesh
Film	The Lion King (2019)
Style Quotient
Car Collection	Audi RS Q8

Some Lesser Known Facts About Archana Makwana

Archana Makwana had a passion for fashion designing since she was a child.
A childhood image of Archana Makwana (in white frock) with her father and brother

After completing her graduation, she started her fashion brand named ‘House of Archana’ in 2006.

In the same year, she did a photoshoot for The Times of India, featuring actor Farooq Shaikh’s favorite horses.
Archana Makwana riding one of the favourite horses of Farooq Shaikh during a photoshoot

In 2016, she started her fashion brand Archana’s Fashion House.

In 2017, she became the first runner up of Mrs India Ahmedabad International.
Archana Makwana (right) at Mrs India Ahmedabad International beauty pageant

She did her first solo international exhibition in Dubai in 2018.

In 2019, she presented her winter festive collection ‘Maktub’ in season 12 of the India Runway Week.
Archana Makwana (left) with a model wearing outfit designed by her at India Runway Week

Archana Makwana has been a jury member for several fashion shows such as Sanskruti Sartorial.

Many of her designs has been featured in various newspapers and magazines including Femina Magazine Gujarat, and Baroda Times.
Archana Makwana’s designs featured in Femina Magazine Gujarat

She has collaborated with Tanishq jewellers for several photoshoots.

She runs another designed label named ‘Healing Tattvas,’ where she embellished her outfits with crystals.

She is a national level basketball player. In 2020, she won a silver medal at 3rd National Masters Games, where she played for the Gujarat’s Women’s (30+) Basket Ball team.
Archana Makwana after winning silver medal at 3rd National Masters Games