Archana Makwana Age, Family, Biography
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Age: 40 Years
Hometown: Vadodara, Gujarat
Marital Status: Married
Bio/Wiki | |
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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 • YouTube |
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.
- 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.
- In 2016, she started her fashion brand Archana’s Fashion House.
- In 2017, she became the first runner up of Mrs India Ahmedabad International.
- 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 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.
- 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.
- She is a yoga practitioner and has participated in various events held for promoting yoga.
- 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.