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{{Infobox person
| name = Archana Gautam {{Verified}}
| image = Archana Gautam.jpg
| image_caption = Archana Gautam in 2026
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1995|09|01}}
| birth_place = Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India
| nationality = Indian
| education = Mass Communication
| alma_mater =
| occupation = Actress Model Politician
| years_active = 2014–present
| known_for = ''Bigg Boss 16'' Miss Bikini India 2018 ''Khatron Ke Khiladi 13'' ''The 50''
| notable_works = ''Bigg Boss 16'' ''Khatron Ke Khiladi 13'' ''Celebrity MasterChef India'' ''Reality Ranis of the Jungle''
| awards = Miss Uttar Pradesh 2014 Miss Bikini India 2018
| party = Indian National Congress
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}}'''Archana Gautam''' is an Indian actress, model, and politician. She gained recognition after winning beauty pageant titles including Miss Bikini India 2018 and later rose to nationwide fame through her participation in ''Bigg Boss 16'', where she finished as the third runner-up. She has since appeared in multiple competitive reality television programs and remains active in politics.

== Early Life and Education ==
Archana Gautam was born on 1 September 1995 in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India. She completed her education in Mass Communication from her hometown. In 2014, she won the title of Miss Uttar Pradesh, marking the beginning of her journey in pageantry and public life.

In 2018, she won Miss Bikini India and represented India at Miss Bikini Universe 2018. The same year, she participated in Miss Cosmos 2018 in Malaysia, where she won the subtitle “Most Talent 2018.”

== Career ==
Following her success in beauty pageants, Archana entered the entertainment industry. She appeared in several music videos and film projects, gradually building her presence as a model and actress.

From October 2022 to February 2023, Archana participated in ''Bigg Boss 16'' on Colors TV. Her outspoken personality and strong opinions made her one of the most discussed contestants of the season, and she finished as the third runner-up.

She later participated in ''Khatron Ke Khiladi 13'', the stunt-based reality show, further strengthening her television presence. In 2025, she appeared in ''Celebrity MasterChef India'' Season 1 and finished among the top six contestants. The same year, she competed in ''Reality Ranis of the Jungle'' Season 2, where she emerged as the first runner-up.

In 2026, she joined the competitive reality series ''The 50'' as a contestant.

=== Political Career ===
Archana Gautam joined the Indian National Congress in November 2021. She was given a ticket from the Hastinapur Assembly constituency for the 2022 Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly election. She contested the election but lost to BJP candidate Dinesh Khatik.

== Notable Works ==
* ''Bigg Boss 16'' (2022–2023) – Third Runner-up
* ''Khatron Ke Khiladi 13'' (2023) – Contestant
* ''Celebrity MasterChef India'' Season 1 (2025) – Top 6 Finalist
* ''Reality Ranis of the Jungle'' Season 2 (2025) – First Runner-up
* ''[[The 50]]'' (2026) – Contestant

== Achievements and Recognition ==
Archana Gautam began her public career by winning the title of Miss Uttar Pradesh in 2014. In 2018, she won Miss Bikini India and went on to represent India at Miss Bikini Universe 2018. The same year, she represented India at Miss Cosmos 2018 in Malaysia, where she earned the subtitle “Most Talent 2018.”

Her participation in ''Bigg Boss 16'' significantly increased her nationwide popularity, making her one of the most talked-about contestants of the season. She further strengthened her recognition through appearances in major reality shows such as ''Khatron Ke Khiladi 13'' and ''Celebrity MasterChef India''. Her consistent presence in competitive television formats and pageantry has established her as a prominent face in Indian reality entertainment.

== External Links ==
* [https://www.instagram.com/archanagautamm/?hl=en Instagram]
* [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm9166788/ IMDB]
* [https://www.youtube.com/@archanagautamm YouTube]
* [https://www.facebook.com/archanagautamm/ Facebook]

== See also ==
* [[The 50]]

== References ==
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[[Category:1995 births]]
[[Category:Living people]]
[[Category:Indian actresses]]
[[Category:Indian female models]]
[[Category:Indian politicians]]
[[Category:People from Meerut]]
[[Category:Reality television contestants]]

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