Parmeet Sethi on Archana Puran Singh being more famous and successful than him; reveals his sons often tease him as 'Archana's husband"
In 1995, the film '
Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jaayenge
', directed by
Aditya Chopra
, captured hearts across the nation, making
Shah Rukh Khan
and Kajol household names. Alongside the iconic duo,
Parmeet Sethi
made his debut as Kuljeet, Kajol's proud and arrogant fiancé. However, as years passed, Parmeet gradually stepped away from the limelight, and his presence faded from public memory. In contrast, his wife
Archana Puran Singh
rose to significant fame, especially as a beloved judge on various reality shows, with her infectious laughter becoming her trademark. Despite Archana's widespread popularity, Parmeet recently revealed that he isn't bothered by it-even as their sons often tease him in their vlogs for being known primarily as 'Archana's husband.'
Finding Humour in Comparisons
Talking to SCREEN, Parmeet expressed that he finds comparisons between himself and his wife quite amusing. He acknowledged that the public tends to recognize the person who is more active and visible in the industry. Since Archana serves as a judge on one of India's biggest shows, '
The Great Indian Kapil Show
', it is natural that she is better known among audiences.
Reflecting on Past Fame
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Sethi reflected on a time when he was more widely recognized than his wife. He mentioned that during his work in shows and films like 'Dastaan' and 'Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jaayenge', people would often spot him and excitedly identify him as Kuljeet. At that time, Archana was less active in acting and remained somewhat in the background. He acknowledged that such fluctuations in popularity are normal and added that if he were to start working in daily soaps today, he would become a familiar face in every Indian household, with people recognizing him by both name and appearance.
Choosing a Different Path
Parmeet shared that he made a conscious decision to move away from acting and focus more on writing and directing, as he finds these roles more enjoyable. He isn't particularly concerned with being recognized or famous, and therefore takes such matters lightly, often joking about them. Parmeet also expressed that he has no issues with his wife being more famous and successful than him, viewing it as a positive thing. He emphasized that there is no tension between them over this; instead, they share a mutual understanding and enjoy their relationship.
A Secret Marriage
In 1992, Parmeet Sethi and actress Archana Puran Singh tied the knot but chose to keep their marriage hidden for around eight years, only revealing it publicly when Archana became pregnant with their first child.
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