- By Aditi Priya Singh
- Mon, 02 Mar 2026 03:59 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Television actress Archana Gautam has recently opened up about an ugly period of her life on the reality show The 50. During an emotionally charged conversation with Yuvika Chaudhary on the show, Archana Gautam revealed how she was subjected to severe physical and emotional abuse by her past lover. Archana Gautam further revealed how she is slowly coming out of this ugly period of her life.
Archana Gautam Recalls Abuse by Toxic Ex-Boyfriend
Archana confessed that despite looking bold and confident, she becomes emotionally weak in love. She confessed, "Main itni bold dikhti hoon, par pyaar mein main kamzor ho jaati hoon (I look so bold, but I become vulnerable in love).”
She revealed how much she was committed to the relationship and how much she had invested in it.
Talk About Controlling Relationships and Physical Abuse
Archana further disclosed that she spent all her time with him, including grooming and taking care of his appearance. "I purchased 100 sets of clothes for him. I did everything for him, including his dressing and everything else."
Archana stated, "After doing all of this, what did I get in return? Only physical abuse. I just can’t explain to you how brutally he used to beat me. He would kick me mercilessly. In hotels, when I would threaten to scream and call people for help, he would beat me even more. Once, he beat me so brutally in front of another girl, and the girl got scared and ran away.”
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‘I had lost my Mental stability’: Archana
The abuse also impacted Archana’s mental stability. She explained, "I had completely lost my mental stability during that time. I’ve only recently managed to come out of that dark phase."
Yuvika encouraged her. "Ye pyaar nahi hota hai, koi aapko joote chapplon se maare woh pyaar nahi hota hai," she clarified, meaning that this is not love. It is not love when someone hits you with shoes and slippers.
She continued, "Do you really call it love if you're living under someone else's control all the time? The most crucial thing is to love yourself before your mental health deteriorates. You won't have the courage to leave until you start to respect and care for yourself. I sincerely wish I had known you then so I could have helped you in leaving that poisonous situation.”
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Archana Gautam's Career Journey
Archana Gautam started her career as a model before moving into the entertainment industry. She has acted in movies and has gained popularity through television and reality shows such as Bigg Boss 16,Celebrity masterchef, Entertainment ki raat and many others. Her bold personality and confidence have helped her establish a strong image.