Bigg Boss 16 is all set to premiere on October 1. Among the 16 contestants who will be participating in the Salman Khan show, is actor-turned-politician Archana Gautam. Archana is a model, actor and politician from Meerut, Uttar Pradesh. Her career as a model started after she won the title of Miss Uttar Pradesh in 2014. The 27-year-old model then went on to win the title of Miss Bikini India in 2018, and later represented India at Miss Cosmos World 2018. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Archana Gautam (@archanagautamm) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Archana Gautam (@archanagautamm) Apart from advertisements and television shows, Archana has also featured in movies such as Haseena Parker and Great Grand Masti. The actor has done a few music videos such as Dynamite, Eyeliner and Nasha Zyada as well. She then chose a political career and joined the Indian National Congress in 2021 and got a ticket From Hastinapur (Assembly constituency) for the 2022 Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly election. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Archana Gautam (@archanagautamm) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Archana Gautam (@archanagautamm) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Archana Gautam (@archanagautamm) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Archana Gautam (@archanagautamm) A quick look at Archana's Instagram profile reveals that she is a fitness freak and also loves to travel. From helping the needy to doing her bit for society, Archana's journey in Bigg Boss house might be an interesting and meaningful one.