The couple’s latest vlog highlights the stark reality of their journey as new parents in the 1990s. Archana revealed that during her first pregnancy with their son Aaryamann, she felt deeply isolated and physically weak, often struggling to recover while handling the baby’s nighttime needs alone.
The ‘Guest Appearance’ Parent
Parmeet Sethi offered a rare, self-critical admission, confessing that he was not prepared for the life-altering responsibilities of fatherhood.
- The Admission: Parmeet stated, “I was a very bad father. I was an absent father,” noting that he only made “guest appearances” in his son’s life for the first three years due to his shooting schedules and a lack of awareness.
- The Turning Point: It was only during Archana’s second pregnancy that Parmeet realized Aaryamann’s needs would be sidelined. This prompted him to finally “take him under his wing” and become a father in the true sense.
Archana’s Struggle with Isolation
Archana recalled the physical and mental exhaustion of balancing motherhood with her role as a wife.
- Lack of Support: She shared how Parmeet would prioritize playing football or going to shoots while she was unwell.
- The Fatigue Gap: Archana noted that Parmeet often failed to understand the “load” of a new mother, even getting angry when she was too exhausted to go out for dinner after a day of child-rearing and cooking.
- Domestic Reality: She credited her mother for helping her raise Aaryamann during those initial years when Parmeet admitted his help was limited to “changing a nappy a couple of times.”
Legacy of a 34-Year Marriage
Despite these early hurdles, the couple remains one of Bollywood’s most enduring pairs. Married in secret in 1992, they have successfully navigated the highs and lows of the industry. Their new YouTube series aims to show the “unfiltered” side of long-term companionship, proving that even the most stable-looking relationships have a history of significant challenges.