- India,
- 29-Aug-2025 10:00 PM IST
Bollywood Actress: Today everyone knows Archana Puran Singh for her loud laughter, outspoken style and as a judge in the TV show The Great Indian Kapil Show. But there is also an aspect of her life that hardly people know. Recently, Archana appeared in her elder son Aryaman's vlog, where she spoke openly for the first time about her childhood, family and her father's deep connection with Sanjay Gandhi. During this, she opened those untouched pages of her life, which tell the real story of her laughter and courage.Source of humor: Father's inspirationArchana, who grew up in Dehradun, told that her father Chaudhary Puran Singh was a famous criminal lawyer, who was known for his integrity and principles. His reputation was such that he even advocated a famous case of Indira Gandhi's son Sanjay Gandhi. Archana said proudly, "The humor in me has come from my father." Though her father was involved in a serious profession, he was very innocent, honest and funny by nature. In Dehradun, he was called 'Karmayogi' because he was completely dedicated to his work.Father's teaching: Honesty is the biggest assetSharing an anecdote related to her father, Archana told that once a person came to their house with a sack of money and said that it was a bribe so that they lose a case. Without wasting a moment, her father threw that person out of the house along with the money. Archana said, "He taught me that honesty is the biggest asset." But her father did not want his children to go into the legal profession. He used to say, "If you become a lawyer, you will have to sell your soul." As a lawyer, many times he had to defend clients whom he knew to be guilty. This moral dilemma troubled him a lot, and this was the reason why he kept his children away from this profession.Sanjay Gandhi and the case of 'Kissa Kursi Ka'Archana also told about her father's most famous case. After the emergency, Sanjay Gandhi was accused of burning the prints of the film Kissa Kursi Ka, due to which he had to go to jail. Her father had defended Sanjay Gandhi in this case. This case was in the news a lot at that time, and Archana's father's advocacy further increased his fame.Combination of economic prosperity and simplicityRecalling her childhood, Archana said that her family was financially prosperous. They had a luxurious bungalow, cars and the pleasure of delicious food. But despite this, her father's simplicity and principles influenced her the most. Archana adopted this simplicity and honesty in her life. When she came to Mumbai at the age of 20 with a dream of acting, she had neither any film background nor a godfather. Archana, who started with small advertisements, got the confidence from her first advertisement itself that she can make her place in this industry.An example of hard work and courageArchana Puran Singh's story is not just about laughter and entertainment, but also about hard work, courage and principles. Coming from a simple family of Dehradun, she not only made her mark in the entertainment world, but also made her father's teachings the basis of her life. Today her laughter brings happiness to millions of people, but the story of her life hidden behind it is as inspiring as her on-screen presence.
