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Hindustan Times
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Is Archana Puran Singh-Parmeet Sethi's marriage in trouble? She responds
It has been over 30 years since Archana Puran Singh and Parmeet Sethi got married to each other. Now, Archana has finally spoken out about the swirling rumours surrounding marital troubles with her husband, putting speculation to rest with her words. Also read: Archana Puran Singh on hiding her marriage for four years: 'Parmeet Sethi didn't want marriage to affect my career' The actor addressed the rumours in her latest vlog on YouTube with her family. In the middle of the video, Archana spoke about a fan's concern about her relationship with Parmeet. With a lighthearted tone, she clarified that their videos don't showcase real fights, debunking speculation about marital troubles. She said, 'Someone left a long comment saying that they noticed some tension between us. They said that we're such a lovely couple and that they would be heartbroken if something were wrong in our relationship. Let me clear the air, we argue with each other and we discuss issues, but there's no tension between us... A little violence is okay.' The video features Archana and Parmeet taking their sons, Aayushmaan and Aaryamann, on a fun-filled burger-tasting adventure across Mumbai, exploring the city's top burger spots. At one point, Aaryamann spoke about one of his father's old films, which left him traumatised. He said, 'He lights someone on fire in that movie. He is smoking a cigarette, which he flicks onto that guy, and he's already covered in kerosene'. To which, Archana added, 'What kind of roles have you done? Which movie is this? I haven't seen 90% of his films'. Archana Puran Singh and Parmeet first met at a party. While Parmeet was attracted to Archana for her beauty and transparent nature, it was his own contrasting personality -- being both soft and stern which drew Archana in. The two were in a live-in relationship for around four years. They got married on June 30, 1992. They are now parents to two sons, Ayushmaan Sethi and Aaryamann Sethi. On the work front, Archana was last seen in the film Nadaaniyan, which faced criticism from audiences. She will next appear in the Netflix show The Great Indian Kapil Show, which will return with a new season this year. Meanwhile, Parmeet was set to feature in the film Abir Gulal, which marked Fawad Khan's Bollywood comeback. However, following the Pahalgam terror attack on 22 April, the film's release has been stalled in India.
Hindustan Times
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Archana Puran Singh blushes as Parmeet Sethi humbles their son after he accuses them of ‘faking love' for camera
Actor Archana Puran Singh is quite active on YouTube and keeps everyone entertained with her vlogs, where she explores various food joints with her family. In her latest vlog, Archana, along with her husband and actor Parmeet Sethi, and their sons Ayushmaan and Aaryamann, visited three eateries in search of the best samosa in Mumbai. During the vlog, one of their sons questioned them for being 'fake' on camera—and Parmeet had the perfect comeback. (Also Read: 'Better than other nepo kids': Archana Puran Singh's son Aaryamann's hilarious act as waiter leaves internet in splits) Archana Puran Singh and Parmeet Sethi talks about their love for each other. While tasting a samosa at one of the food joints, Archana recalled how she always leaves the crusty part of the samosa for Parmeet out of love. 'Whenever we go to the movies, they have A-1's samosas there. I love the crusty bits, but I know that Parmeet loves them more, so I leave them for him,' she said. She then reached over to hold Parmeet's hand and added, 'It's our love for each other.' Her son Ayushmaan responded, 'Why do you guys lie for the camera?' To this, Parmeet replied, 'If we were lying, you wouldn't be here.' Archana Puran Singh and Parmeet first met at a party. While Parmeet was attracted to Archana for her beauty and transparent, truthful nature, it was his own contrasting personality—being both soft and stern—that drew Archana in. The two were in a live-in relationship for around four years before tying the knot on 30 June 1992. They are now parents to two sons, Ayushmaan Sethi and Aaryamann Sethi. In a recent interview with Screen, Parmeet spoke about often being overshadowed by his wife Archana and said, 'You need to understand the public. I at least have the understanding that the person who is working more, seen more, is eventually recognised more. That is a given. Archana is the judge of India's biggest show (The Great Indian Kapil Show). So it's obvious that people will know her more.' Archana Puran Singh and Parmeet Sethi's upcoming work Archana was last seen in the film Nadaaniyan, which faced criticism from audiences. She will next appear in the Netflix show The Great Indian Kapil Show, which will return with a new season this year. Meanwhile, Parmeet was set to feature in the film Abir Gulal, which marked Fawad Khan's Bollywood comeback. However, following the Pahalgam terror attack on 22 April, the film's release has been restricted in India.
Time of India
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Vivek Agnihotri sounds alarm over Donald Trump's 100% movie tariff: India's struggling film industry will COLLAPSE
US President Donald Trump has stirred global outrage with a bold new move that could shake up the international film industry. On Monday, Trump announced a sweeping 100 per cent tariff on all foreign-made movies, claiming that America's film sector is 'dying a very fast death'. Trump's new policy didn't sit well with Indian filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri . He wasted no time in calling out the decision on X (formerly Twitter), warning that it could spell doom for Indian cinema . Agnihotri hits back: Disastrous move He posted, 'ALERT: Trump's 100% Movie Tariff Threatens Indian Cinema: Trump's 100% tariff on movies is a disastrous move. If this absurdity prevails, India's struggling film industry will collapse entirely, with no one to save it.' He also criticised the Indian film community for being too caught up in glamour and fame, saying, 'Indian film leaders must wake up, unite, and fight this threat instead of chasing paparazzi and self-glorification.' Trump took to his social media platform 'Industry in America is dying a very fast death. Other countries are offering all sorts of movie incentives to draw our filmmakers and studios away from the United States. Hollywood and many other areas within the USA are being devastated. This is a concerted effort by other nations and, therefore, a national security threat.' He added, 'It is, in addition to everything else, messaging and propaganda! Therefore, I am authorising the Department of Commerce and the United States Trade Representative to immediately begin the process of instituting a 100 per cent tariff on any and all movies coming into our country that are produced in foreign lands. We want movies made in America again.' Reportedly, during a White House briefing on Sunday, Trump blamed California Governor Gavin Newsom for Hollywood's decline in recent years. He accused other nations of "stealing" America's films and filmmaking talent, further asserting that this was contributing to the downfall of the US movie industry. Pak's Fawad Khan Faces Pahalgam Terror Attack Backlash; India Halts Release Of Film 'Abir Gulal'
Hindustan Times
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
India blocks Instagram account of Pakistani singer Abida Parveen amid tension over Pahalgam attack
The Instagram account of Pakistani singer Abida Parveen has been blocked in India amid tensions between the two nations over the Pahalgam terror attack. The move came days after the Instagram accounts of several Pakistani actors were blocked. The message from Instagram on Parveen's account reads, "Account not available in India. This is because we complied with a legal request to restrict this content." In the aftermath of the deadly terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam that left 26 people dead, the central government blocked the Instagram accounts of several Pakistani actors, including Hania Amir, Ali Zafar and Mahira Khan. On Sunday, the X accounts of former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan and ex-minister Bilawal Bhutto were blocked in India. Both their accounts had been withheld "in response to a legal demand". Last week, the Centre also announced a ban on 16 Pakistani YouTube channels for their provocative and communally sensitive content and misinformation against India. The banned platforms included YouTube channels of major news outlets like Geo News, Dawn, Raftar, Bol News, ARY News, Samaa TV, Suno News. Additionally, YouTube channels of well-known journalists, including Muneeb Farooq, Umar Cheema, Asma Shirazi, and Irshad Bhatti, had been blocked. Pakistani actor Fawad Khan's comeback Bollywood film 'Abir Gulal' was also not released in India. Fawad Khan was last seen in the Anushka Sharma-Ranbir Kapoor starrer 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil'. Since the terror attack on an Indian Army base took place in Uri in September 2016, no Pakistani actors have worked in the Indian film industry.
Hindustan Times
04-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Fawad Khan, Vaani Kapoor-starrer Abir Gulaal should release, says Prakash Raj: ‘Freedom for audience should be there'
Fawad Khan was all set to make his Bollywood comeback with Abir Gulaal, which was supposed to release in theatres on May 9. However, after the Pahalgam terror attack in April, the film faced backlash, and government sources told PTI that the movie would not be allowed to release in India. Now actor Prakash Raj has commented on the stay of the release of the film, saying that he does not support the ban of any film, whether it's right-wing or a propaganda movie. (Also read: Vaani Kapoor's all posts on Abir Gulal, co-star Fawad Khan disappear from Instagram after Pahalgam terror attack) During a recent interview with The Lallantop, Prakash said, 'I'm not for any banning of films, whether it's right-wing or a propaganda film. Let people decide. People have the right. You can't ban films, unless it's pornography or about child abuse. But thought process? So what? Let them come, no!' He went on to add, 'Today, anybody can get hurt. 'I'll cut the nose of Deepika Padukone! I'll behead her!' Useey kya hoga (what effect would that have)?. Shah Rukh Khan… just because of a colour? Besharam rang na… they can make a hue and cry about anything they want and the present power are letting that happen, to create a fear in the society.' Prakash was referring to the controversy which erupted ahead of the release of Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Padmaavat, where there were many calls for boycotting the film and threats on Deepika were also made. The second reference was on the display of an orange bikini in the song Besharam Rang in Shah Rukh Khan's Pathaan. Abir Gulal, a romantic drama helmed by Aarti S. Bagdi and produced by Vivek Agrawal, was scheduled to release in India on 9 May. However, following the attack in Pahalgam and rising political tension between Pakistan and India, government sources told PTI, 'The movie Abir Gulaal, starring Pakistani actor Fawad Khan, will not be allowed to release in India.' Meanwhile, the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) reiterated its directive to ban Pakistani artists. They called for a complete non-cooperation with all Pakistani artists, singers, and technicians within the Indian film and entertainment industry.
