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Archana Makwana Age, Family, Biography

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Age: 40 Years
Hometown: Vadodara, Gujarat
Marital Status: Married

Archana Makwana

Bio/Wiki
NicknameAchilles
Profession(s)• Fashion Designer
• Lifestyle Influencer
• Entrepreneur
Physical Stats
Height (approx.)5' 6" (168 cm)
Eye ColourBlack
Hair ColourBlack
Career
Awards• Iconic Woman Personality of India - Contemporary Fashion award at the Indian Icon Leadership Awards in 2019
Archana Makwana after receiving Iconic Woman Personality of India award
• International Yoga Conclave & Wellness Expo 2024 award for promoting yoga for health & well-being
Archana Makwana's International Yoga Conclave & Wellness Expo 2024 award
Personal Life
Date of Birth29 May 1984 (Tuesday)
Age (as of 2024) 40 Years
BirthplaceVadodara, Gujarat, India
Zodiac signGemini
NationalityIndian
HometownVadodara
SchoolRosary High School, Vadodara, Gujarat (1987-2002)
College/UniversityMaharaja 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)
ReligionHinduism
HobbiesHorse Riding, Travelling
ControversyBooked 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.
Pictures of Archana Makwana performing yoga asanas at the premises of Golden Temple
Social MediaInstagram
Facebook
YouTube
Twitter
LinkedIn
Relationships & More
Marital StatusMarried
Marriage DateYear, 2015
Family
ParentsFather- Jashavant Makwana (died in 2001; politician)
Mother- Vimlagowrie Makwana
Archana Makwana with her mother
SiblingsBrother- Jaydeep Makwana (elder)
Archana Makwana with her brother
Favourites
SnacksPanipuri, Bhelpuri
Place to travelRishikesh
FilmThe Lion King (2019)
Style Quotient
Car CollectionAudi RS Q8
Archana Makwana with her car

Archana Makwana

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

    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

    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

    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 (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

    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

    Archana Makwana after winning silver medal at 3rd National Masters Games

  • She is a yoga practitioner and has participated in various events held for promoting yoga.

    Archana Makwana at the International Yoga Festivals 2023

    Archana Makwana at the International Yoga Festivals 2023

  • She is an ardent follower of Lord Shiva and has travelled to several prominent Shiva temples.
  • She is a cat lover and has a pet cat named Gusto.

    Archana Makwana while playing with her cat

    Archana Makwana while playing with her cat