Archana Puran Singh's husband, Parmeet Sethi, reveals they used to fight a lot once: 'Things were tense, I cried ...'

Regarded today as one of the most enduring couples on Indian television, Archana Puran Singh and Parmeet Sethi have seen their fair share of challenges over the course of their three-decade-long marriage. While the public often sees only the harmony they now enjoy, their path together was once riddled with emotional turbulence and frequent disagreements.

During a heartfelt conversation with his son Aryamann, Parmeet Sethi, known for his role in Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, candidly shared how a period of intense marital conflict had taken a toll on them. It was during these testing times that Archana, who is now a beloved face on The Kapil Sharma Show, persuaded him to explore meditation.

Healing Through Meditation and Emotional Release

Parmeet admitted that their relationship had entered a phase marked by constant clashes and emotional strain. At Archana’s insistence, he enrolled in a course by the Art of Living Foundation. He recalled how the experience became a turning point in his life, offering him a way to channel and release deeply buried emotions.


For the first time, he found the strength to mourn the loss of his sister, something he had never fully confronted before. He described the emotional relief he experienced, noting that the process allowed him to connect with repressed feelings, including ones he didn’t even realize he had. Interestingly, during meditation, he even visualized eating indulgent food, despite being on a strict diet at the time—a sign of the mental freedom and clarity it brought him.

"I did the Art of Living Course; Archana forced me to do it. We were going through a bad time as 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 recalled.

Early Struggles and Financial Hardship

Long before fame found him, Parmeet dealt with serious financial constraints during his youth. Upon relocating to Mumbai, he found innovative ways to support himself, including selling shirts during his college years. He would collect garments from his uncle’s factory in Delhi and bring them to Mumbai to sell, just to manage daily expenses. Reflecting on this period, he admitted that financial instability was a constant theme in his childhood. Despite witnessing his father's economic struggles, he chose not to burden his parents with additional demands, enduring his cravings quietly and learning to live with less.

Humble Beginnings and Childhood Memories

Raised in a modest home in Delhi, Parmeet lived with extended family members in cramped quarters. He fondly remembered his time spent playing traditional games like gilli danda with cousins. The surroundings weren’t always pleasant—he recalled instances where their makeshift cricket equipment fell into dirty drains, only to be retrieved, washed, and reused without hesitation. Though the memory makes him cringe today, it was simply part of life back then, embraced without complaint.

Personal Life and Career Milestones

Parmeet Sethi and Archana Puran Singh tied the knot in June 1992. The couple is blessed with two sons, Aryamann and Ayushmaan. Apart from acting, Parmeet ventured into filmmaking and made his directorial debut with 'Badmaash Company' in 2010. The film garnered attention and even earned him a nomination for Best Debut Director at the Zee Cine Awards, marking a proud moment in his diverse career.