I had a dialect coach to get an American accent, and then another dialect coach to come off it a bit. There is something deep and mysterious in the voice when it isn't too high-pitched American. Archie Panjabi accentamericanbite Change image and share on social
I am one of the new characters in the brand new series of 'Postman Pat.' It has been a joy to do. Archie Panjabi brandcharacterjoy Change image and share on social
Sometimes my ethnicity is relevant, other times not. I definitely get the best of both worlds. Archie Panjabi ethnicityrelevanttime Change image and share on social
The generation that migrated to the West in the 1970s or 1960s has now lived more in the West than India, and India has changed so much. My parents fall into that category. Archie Panjabi 1960s1970scategory Change image and share on social
I think it is vital to fight to do something you want to do despite not gaining your community's or your friends' approval. Archie Panjabi approvalcommunityfight Change image and share on social
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 listenmotherteach Change image and share on social
I loved eating and I did put on weight. I never actually felt fat until I started going for castings, for auditions. Archie Panjabi auditioncastingeat Change image and share on social
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, but my ethnicity has helped me. Archie Panjabi actoragentago share on social
Luckily my parents were not against my ambition, they've always been very supportive. But they were adamant that I went to university first. Archie Panjabi adamantambitionhave Change image and share on social
I like to do new things, so I always take on roles that I feel will keep me on my toes. I never want to pigeon myself, so I always like to surprise myself. I believe in versatility and so I would play anything as long as it was a challenge. Archie Panjabi challengefeellong share on social
