"Best Actress -Veedu - 1987 Best Actress -Daasi - 1988 Filmfare Awards South Best Actress – Tamil - Veedu - 1988 Nandi Awards Special Jury Award - Nireekshana - 1987 Tamil Nadu State Film Awards Best Character Artist (Female) - Onbadhu Roobai Nottu" Archana is an Indian film actress and accomplished Kuchipudi and Kathak dancer, known for her works in the South Indian film industry. She has won the National Film Award for Best Actress, twice for her work in Veedu in Tamil and Daasi in Telugu.