- By Tapapriya Dutta
- Wed, 01 Oct 2025 04:10 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Archana Puran Singh recently recalled her struggling time from the initial time of her career. The actress visited her hometown, Dehradun, to spend time with her family. During her trip, she gave a glimpse of Navaratri celebrations. She was joined by her husband, Parmeet Sethi, their two sons, Aaryamann and Ayushmaan Sethi and Aaryamann’s fiancée, Yogita Bihani. Amid sharing some good times, she also recalled the difficult times she faced in life. She remembered the time when she managed on only Rs 11 for a meal.
Sharing the incident, Archana Puran Singh said, “There was a place here where I used to come to eat dosa. I remember having only Rs 11 which I could use for a meal. I would eat for Rs 10 and give Rs 1 as a tip. Those were days that I still remember.” Her sons, Aaryamann and Ayushmaan, were praised for her dedication and resilience.
Archana Puran Singh's candid revelation left fans inspired. Many appreciated her humility and honesty. The actress often can be seen talking about the challenges she faced when she moved to Mumbai. She said, “Everyone thinks I’m always laughing, but they don’t know what I’ve been through. When I first came to Mumbai, I didn’t know how to dress. I was educated, but I didn’t know style. When I saw how life in Mumbai looked, I went back to Dehradun and told my dad that I wanted to become an actress. My father then sent me with his friend and their daughter to Mumbai with one suitcase. It was a suitcase full of dreams. But that family friend returned to Dehradun in just one week.”
Despite difficult times, Archana Puran Singh paved her way in the entertainment industry. The actress has featured in over 100 films throughout her career. She is currently seen in The Great Indian Kapil Show season 3, which is currently streaming on Netflix. She has been associated with Kapil Sharma’s show since 2019. The actress replaced Navjot Singh Sidhu in the comedy show.