Press

"In a fine supporting cast, the standout has turned out to be Archie Panjabi as investigator Kalinda Sharma. Her sarcastic bite plays off Alicia's prudent reserve."

- People Magazine

"Panjabi is a great actress and gorgeous...even on a show full of richly drawn characters, Archie Panjabi manages to stand out."

- Meredith Blake, Los Angeles times

"Archie Panjabi - TV actors to watch in 2010."

- Chicago Times

"For Archie Panjabi its a breakout role..."

- Wall Street Journal

"Archie Panjabi - Hot Talent Breakthroughs of 2009."

- Netscape Celebrity

"Archie Panjabi is one of the season's finds as the firm's shrewd investigator..."

- Orlando Sentinel, Hal Boedeker

"Archie Panjabi as the private investigator Kalinda is the show's secret weapon."

- Orlando Sentinel, Hal Boedeker

"The film is also extremely well cast, with strong supporting performances, most notably Archie Panjabi as Mariane's (Angelina Jolie) friend Asra."

- Allan Hunter, Screen Daily

"It's the less vaunted actors who stand out; Archie Panjabi as Mariane's friend and fellow truth - seeker."

- Sukhdev Sandhu, The Daily Telegraph

"The biggest surprise comes from Archie Panjabi who impressively breaks out of her previous reputation as the hilarious older sister in Bend It Like Beckham."

- Daniel Sheth, Ego Magazine

"Among the standouts in the well-chosen cast are Archie Panjabi."

- Lou Lumenick, The New York Post

"Even better yet is Archie Panjabi. She adds a lot to the performance, occasionally acting as the emotional meter that is missing in other areas."

- Brad Brevet, Ropesofsilicon.com

"Winterbottom populates his film with both non-actors and especially gifted professionals, like the beautiful Archie Panjabi as Asra."

- Devin Faraci, CHUD.com Cinematic Happenings under development

"Fine Character work from Archie Panjabi...makes this film well worth seeing"

- Kirk Honeycutt, The Chicago Reader

"There is also terrific supporting cast of Danny Houston, Bill Nighy and Archie Panjabi giving the film a real sense of class."

- Mark Adams, The Sunday Mirror

"Little subtlety creeps into the acting, one exception is Archie Panjabi, who as Max's (Russel Crowe)assistant lets slight reproaches seep into exchanges with her boss without seeming to notice."

- Kirk Honeycutt, The Hollywood Reporter

"(Russel) Crowe gets support from a solid cast that includes Archie Panjabi, who steals several scenes as Max's (Russel Crowe) long-suffering secretary."

- Lou Lumenick, NEW YORK POST

"As Samir's (Don Cheadle's) mistrusting girlfriend Chandra, England's Archie Panjabi is terrific."

- Jim Verniere, Boston Herald

"Robust performances pop up at every point like Archie Panjabi who plays a girlfriend in Chicago whom Samir ( Don Cheadle) mistakenly tries to contact."

- Kirk Honeycutt, THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER

"A solid, intelligent international thriller with first-rate performances.."Traitor" is the best end-of-August movie I've seen in years."

- Lou Loumenick, New York Post

"The highlight is the broomstick dance by Archie Panjabi. Will be one of the best scenes to never make it to the hall of cinematic excellence."

- Apnaguide.com

"Meenah comes through the most clearly thanks to a marvellously spunky performance by Archie Panjabi."

- Go Go Magazine

"This tough stark drama is given an edge by Archie Panjabi's riveting lead performance."

- Johnathan Romney, The Independent

"A superb performance from Archie Panjabi, unmissibly excellent."

- The Observer

"It features a terrific central performance for Archie Panjabi, Yasmin allows her to display the emotional range and depth of her talent, this could be a breakout performance for her."

- Alan Hunter, Screen Daily

"Archie Panjabi is fantastic; great dignity and beauty". It's a very powerful film. It's a complex piece and very deeply moving."

- Tom Paulin, BBC Newsnight

"Panjabi is brilliant and the script is a winner."

- JNR

"An urgent and all but faultless piece of cinema verite drama, a note-perfect performance from Archie Panjabi."

- Karl French, Financial Times

"We must thank all involved in this superlative and utterly convincing production - and especially Archie Panjabi, whose funny, sad and touching performance will not only rocket her to instant stardom, but will have given all who witnessed it food for thought for many years to come."

- Christopher Matthew, Daily Mail

"Archie Panjabi is powerful and moving as Yasmin."

- Terry Ramsey, Evening Standard

"Archie Panjabi, one of the most talented actresses in the UK and possibly the best from the British Asian fraternity."

- Amit Roy, Telegraph

"Panjabi's performance charisma is immediately apparent, even in early short films that passed the Guardian's film desk some years back, and it is no surprise that she's been asked to hold a film together on her own."

- New British Talent Series, The Guardian

The Observer said, "The magnificent Archie Panjabi dominates every scene in which she appears."

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