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NDTV
2 days ago
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- NDTV
Parmeet Sethi On His Marital Struggles With Archana Puran Singh: "We Were Fighting A Lot"
New Delhi: Archana Puran Singh and Parmeet Sethi, one of the rock-solid couples of the Indian television industry, are in headlines, courtesy their eventful YouTube vlogs. Archana, Parmeet and their two sons Aaryamann and Ayushmaan portray a perfect family image, delving into their laughter and sorrow almost on a regular basis in their vlogs. In a recent conversation with their son Aryamann Sethi on his YouTube channel, Parmeet Sethi opened up about the challenges his marriage faced. What's Happening "I did the Art of Living course. Archana forced me to do it. We were going through a very bad time as husband and wife. We were fighting a lot. She said, come and do the course. I did not want to do it. I went to Bangalore, did the course," said Parmeet. He added, "After the course, mere andar jo jo cheezein thi, jo jo kachra pada hua tha in my soul, in my being, vo sab bahar aa gaya. (After the course, all the things bottled inside me came out.) I cried loudly for my sister who had died earlier. I cried to my heart's content. I used to diet a lot during that time, but during the meditation, I imagined myself eating rich food. After that, all my physical ailments were gone after that day." Archana is seven years older to Parmeet and his family didn't approve of the marriage initially. After Archana's first marriage ended in divorce, she was reluctant to marry again. She met Parmeet at a party and they bonded instantly. After being in a live-in relationship for four years, the couple eloped and got married secretly in 1992. Archana kept her wedding private to safeguard her acting career. Over the years, the couple proved their commitment to each other and emerged as one of the strongest couples in the B-town. Parmeet's family, later, accepted Archana. Archana Puran Singh now appears on The Great Indian Kapil Show along with her other series regulars. In A Nutshell Parmeet Sethi opened up about his marital challenges with wife Archana in a recent YouTube vlog. With the passage of time, they have overcome the hurdles.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Parmeet Sethi gets candid about marital issues with Archana Puran Singh: 'Forced me to do…'
Parmeet Sethi , who has worked in movies like 'Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge,' 'Dhadkan,' 'Lakshya,' 'Rustom,' and 'Mission Majnu,' recently opened up about the marital issues he and his wife, Archana Puran Singh , went through. While the couple always showcased a happy front to the people, the duo endured a rough patch in their life. The actor recently got candid about everything in their son Aryamann Sethi's YouTube vlog. Parmeet Sethi talks about the rough patch of his marriage with Archana Puran Singh During the candid conversation, Parmeet shared that things came to the point that Archana forced him to do the Art of Living course. He said, "I did the Art of Living course. Archana forced me to do it. We were going through a very bad time as husband and wife. We were fighting a lot." Sethi revealed that he never wanted to do it; however, he went to Bangalore for the same. Parmeet Sethi reveals what happened after he did the course The actor then added that after he did the course, everything that was bottled inside him came out. He said, 'After the course, mere andar jo jo cheezein thi, jo jo kachra pada hua tha in my soul, in my being, vo sab bahar aa gaya." Sharing further, Parmeet stated that he cried "loudly" for his sister who had passed away earlier. He expressed that he cried to his heart's content. He said, "I used to diet a lot during that time, but during the meditation, I imagined myself eating rich food." Sethi added that he had no physical ailments after that. Parmeet and Archana's tale of love Archana Puran Singh had decided she would not marry anyone after her first marriage ended with a divorce. However, things changed after meeting Parmeet at a party. Even after having a seven-year gap, they zinged. The couple secretly got married in 1992 after living together for four years. Reportedly, the couple didn't publicise their marriage and kept it private due to concerns over Archana's acting career.
Hindustan Times
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Parmeet Sethi opens up about marital struggles with Archana Puran Singh: ‘We were fighting a lot'
Archana Puran Singh and Parmeet Sethi are widely adored for their candid chemistry and light-hearted banter, which they often share through their popular YouTube vlogs. But behind the laughter lies a journey marked by challenges, growth, and unwavering commitment. In a recent conversation with their son Aryamann Sethi on his YouTube channel, Parmeet revealed that their marriage once went through a deeply difficult phase. Archana Puran Singh and Parmeet Sethi's relationship has thrived for over thirty years, and they now happily raise two sons Aaryamann and Ayushmaan. Parmeet opens up about tense phase in life 'I did the Art of Living course. Archana forced me to do it. We were going through a very bad time as husband and wife. We were fighting a lot. She said, come and do the course. I did not want to do it. I went to Bangalore, did the course," said Parmeet. He added, 'After the course, mere andar jo jo cheezein thi, jo jo kachra pada hua tha in my soul, in my being, vo sab bahar aa gaya. (After the course, all the things bottled inside me came out.) I cried loudly for my sister who had died earlier. I cried to my heart's content. I used to diet a lot during that time, but during the meditation, I imagined myself eating rich food. After that, all my physical ailments were gone after that day.' Archana and Parmeet's love story The couple's story is one of resilience. After Archana's first marriage ended in divorce, she was reluctant to marry again. But that changed after she met Parmeet at a party. Despite a seven-year age gap, their bond deepened quickly. They lived together for four years before eloping and secretly marrying in 1992. They kept their marriage private due to concerns over Archana's acting career. Parmeet's parents initially disapproved, worried about Archana's older age and her professional life, but they eventually accepted her with open arms. Now, more than three decades later, the couple remains happily married, raising two sons, Aaryamann and Ayushmaan.
Indian Express
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Parmeet Sethi admits marriage troubles with Archana Puran Singh; says, ‘we were fighting a lot': ‘She pushed me to…'
Parmeet Sethi, who is known for his role in Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, recently spoke about his tough childhood and moments that shaped him into the person he is in a candid conversation with his son Aaryamann Sethi on his YouTube channel. During the interaction, Parmeet opened up about growing up as a Sikh and the traumatic events that led him to cut his hair and give up his turban after losing his closest cousin and uncle during the 1984 anti-Sikh riots in Delhi. he also spoke about marriage with Archana Puran Singh and his career in films. Parmeet revealed that his father was a refugee who had come to Delhi from Pakistan after the Partition. He shared that his father was originally from Gujranwala in Pakistan, and the family had to flee overnight to India during the Partition. Parmeet was born in Delhi and grew up with his parents in Defence Colony. Speaking about the 1984 riots, he said, 'My cousin Tarun and his father died in 1984 anti-Sikh riots in Delhi. He was my closest cousin. Before that I was a Sikh but after Tarun's death, at a very young age, I decided to cut my hair. 'It's not worth it' because people were dying in my own family. We experienced terror at that time. It was difficult for my father to accept that I had cut my hair.' Parmeet went on to share that he later moved to Mumbai with his parents, where he started selling shirts to make ends meet during his college days. He said, 'I used to sell shirts. I used to pick those shirts from my uncle's factory in Delhi and used to bring them to Mumbai to sell, and I started this during college days because we saw a lot of financial constraints as a family.' He added, 'All my childhood I felt money constraints. I used to see my father face financial troubles and I couldn't ask money for him. I kept craving but I kept controlling myself.' He also recalled a terrifying incident during the riots when his family was nearly attacked by a mob. 'During the riots, a mob came to my father's area to attack the family, but his neighbour was from the Army and he took his gun and went on the roof. My dad's job was to fill his gun and give him to shoot. That's how they save themselves from the attack.' Parmeet reflected on his modest upbringing in Delhi, where he lived in a small house with all his relatives. He remembered visiting them after moving to Mumbai and playing gilli danda with his cousins. However, the surroundings of their home were far from ideal. 'Sometimes the gilli would drop in the drain full of shit and we would pick it up clean it with water and start playing again. I cringe now but nobody cared at that time,' he said. During the conversation, Parmeet also opened up about his marriage with actor Archana Puran Singh and the challenges they faced as a couple. He revealed how meditation helped him cope during tough time with both of them having a 'lot of kich-kich (fights)'. 'I did Art of Living Course, Archana forced me to do it. We were going through a bad time as a husband and wife very tense, and we were fighting a lot. After the course all the things bottled inside me came out, and for the first time, I cried loudly for my sister who had died earlier, I cried to my heart's content. I used to diet a lot during that time, but during the meditation, I imagined myself eating rich food,' he said.
Time of India
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Signs & stories in Bengaluru: A revolution is under way in Cubbon Park's quiet corners
Bengaluru: Amid the rustling leaves and bird calls during calm weekend mornings inside Cubbon Park, a quiet revolution is under way — one that doesn't need spoken words to be powerful. Gathered on the grass with books on their laps and stories in their hearts, a group of hearing-impaired individuals meets, not just to read, but to feel, share, and heal. They call it the Deaf Bookwave. This isn't a typical book club with rushed monologues or loud debates. Instead, the conversations here unfold in expressive gestures, in shared glances, and in the warm, invisible thread of community that connects hearing-impaired individuals across a noisy city. The idea was sparked by 23-year-old Parmeet Singh, a soft-spoken but determined psychology and English literature student. Deaf since birth, Parmeet lived in Delhi, Chennai, Uttarakhand, and Hyderabad, before finally finding a home and purpose in the tech capital. On March 31 this year, he launched Deaf Bookwave and two weeks later, the first meeting was held under the shade of Cubbon Park's giant raintrees. You Can Also Check: Bengaluru AQI | Weather in Bengaluru | Bank Holidays in Bengaluru | Public Holidays in Bengaluru "Each meeting isn't just about discussing books," Parmeet explained. "It's about emotional sharing, deaf-led storytelling, and community bonding. People bring any book they like, and then share their stories in Indian Sign Language (ISL). The group listens — not with ears, but with eyes and hearts." Since April, the group has held four meets — three in Bengaluru and one in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. The next one? In Delhi. The movement is slowly rippling across cities, powered not by promotion, but by word of hand. At the most recent Cubbon Park session, 28 deaf readers gathered — the largest turnout yet. The books they discussed: Helen Keller: Life Story, The Little Book of Confidence, and Dear Stranger, I Know How You Feel. These weren't just titles, they were emotional mirrors for them. Nithin Gowda, a participant, shared how, despite his struggles with reading, ISL explanations opened up the text to him. "I experienced so many thoughts and emotions. It was a really great experience," he signed with a smile. For Vaishnavi, another participant, the impact was even deeper. "In my past, I didn't really understand what was right or wrong. But during the Deaf Bookwave session, they discussed life through books. That really changed me." Every meeting is part storytelling circle, part group therapy, and part celebration. The rules are simple: Bring any book you love, sign your story, and listen — not with ears, but with empathy. "There's something magical that happens when deaf people come together in a space where they feel safe and understood," Parmeet said. "At the end of one session, a participant told me, 'My eyes are open now.' That moved me deeply. " At a time when libraries and classrooms rarely cater to the hearing-impaired community, Deaf Bookwave is turning book reading into a shared and visual experience for the participants. Parmeet plans to take Deaf Bookwave to other parts of the country. "There are so many deaf individuals out there who are intelligent, thoughtful, and full of emotion, but they don't have spaces to express themselves. I want to change that." — Prathikaa Shastry
