After 15 days tucked away in an Ayurvedic retreat in Bengaluru, Archana Puran Singh has returned not just refreshed, but with a reset. At 63, the actor is in the news for a massive lifestyle change rooted in Ayurvedic wellness.
Speaking candidly on her son Aaryamann Sethi’s vlog, she revealed just how transformative the new routine is. “Mera sab bandh hai (For me, everything is curbed). No meetha. No maida. No fried. Sleep at 10 pm to 11 pm. No enjoyment (laughs). I have to eat dinner at 7 pm. Live, laugh, eat because I can’t…” she shared partly in jest, and part in acceptance.
The Kapil Sharma Show actor has been sharing pictures on her Instagram stories, embracing mindful living. She posted a picture of a plate of rice-flour momos with soy filling, becoming her evening snack. In Ayurveda, such meals are designed to be light on the gut while still nourishing, preventing the heaviness that often disrupts sleep and metabolism.
For someone who has spent decades navigating the demanding schedules of the entertainment industry, this break for Archana is much needed. The popular television and film actor has earlier raised concerns about the demanding realities of film sets. From long work hours sometimes stretching to 12-13 hours without breaks, to lack of basic food facilities, she has pointed out that it affects health, sleep and adds to stress for the performers.
Speaking alongside her Toaster co-stars Rajkummar Rao, Sanya Malhotra, and Abhishek Banerjee, she emphasised that extended shifts and insufficient amenities remain persistent issues in the industry. In that context, an Ayurvedic retreat becomes more than indulgence; it repairs and allows the body to rest.
Benefits of Ayurveda
Ayurvedic retreats aren’t about quick fixes; they work on restoring internal balances, called doshas. They, in turn, reflect outwardly in clearer skin, improved digestion, better sleep, and a calmer mind.
Archana’s early dinners, clean eating, and strict sleep cycle aren’t restrictions for the sake of it; they align the body with its natural circadian rhythm, a cornerstone of both ancient wellness and modern science.
Emotional Healing Therapy
Married to Parmeet Sethi since 1992, Archana Puran Singh has spoken openly about the challenges she faced in personal life. In a family vlog shared on the couple’s YouTube channel, she revealed that she suffered a miscarriage at the age of 34, before the birth of her sons, Aaryamann and Ayushmaan Sethi.
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“In the first four years of our marriage, I conceived but could not carry the pregnancy to term. I was shooting for the film Aisi Bhi Kya Jaldi Hai with Sachin Pilgaonkar when I had a miscarriage,” she recalled. Parmeet said, “I saw the trauma that you went through. I did not want children at that point. I was happy with our life as it was.” Eventually, the loss affected her mental health. Even in moments of grief, like losing her father while pregnant, Archana recalled experiencing unexpected cravings, a reminder of how closely the body and emotions are intertwined. Ayurveda, with its emphasis on holistic balance, acknowledges this very connection.
Today, as Archana embraces a new lifestyle, her journey mirrors a larger cultural shift; beauty is no longer about looking good from the outside but overall well-being.
