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Indian Express
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Drunk Sanjay Dutt, irritated Javed Akhtar, short Salman Khan: Sanket Bhosale's mimicry leaves Archana Puran Singh and Parmeet Sethi in splits
Archana Puran Singh and Parmeet Sethi have shared a small-scale vlog, for a change. After posting several food vlogs filmed across Mumbai, and then sharing a series of travel vlogs from their recent trip to Switzerland, the couple invited comedians Sanket Bhosale and Sugandha Mishra to their Madh Island home, and spent an afternoon chilling with them. Sanket and Sugandha, who met over a decade ago, tied the knot in 2020. They're both well known for their impressions of celebrities such as Sonu Nigam, Sanjay Dutt, Usha Uthup and Kangana Ranaut. They have dozens of more impressions in their repertoire. Upon arriving, Sanket and Sugandha immediately made jokes about Archana and Parmeet's wealth. Sugandha thanked Archana for the support she showed to her back in the day, when she'd appear on comedy shows on television. She also told Parmeet that all of Punjab considers him to be a son of the soil, and are extremely proud of his achievements. 'When DDLJ came out, we all went crazy for Parmeet sir,' she said. They were joined by Archana and Parmeet's sons, Ayushmaan and Aaryamann. Also read – Archana Puran Singh's son orders palak paneer in Swiss restaurant, ice-cold glacier water reminds Parmeet Sethi of Mumbai Archana asked them to perform some of their best impressions, and Sanket proceeded to mimic Sanjay Dutt, making references to the actor's stints in jail, his former drug habit, and his bulky physique. Sugandha, meanwhile, sang like Usha Uthup and Asha Bhosle. She also mimicked Kangana Ranaut, and made snappy remarks at the others. Sanket did impressions of both Farhan Akhtar and Javed Akhtar, making jokes that implied the veteran lyricist is annoyed by his son's singing voice, and that Farhan doesn't write original material. Later, Archana and Parmeet took them to their in-house gym, where Sanket did more impressions of Sanjay Dutt. He made jokes about Sanjay's love for alcohol, and then did an impression of Salman Khan where he struggled to reach the monkey bars. Then, Sanket sat down on the floor and did an impression of actor Pankaj Tripathi. Archana and her family were in splits, laughing endlessly at their jokes and their mimicry. Parmeet gave Sanket his blessings, and seemed to be truly impressed with his talent. Extremely talented couple. Maza agaya dekhkar inhe. Bollywood m jana chahiye inhe,' one fan wrote in the comments section. 'Wow what a beautiful couple,' another person commented.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Cybercrooks dupe 79-year-old Bengaluru woman of Rs 35 lakh in AI trading scam
Bengaluru: A 79-year-old woman from Seshadripuram, central Bengaluru, lost nearly Rs 35 lakh to fraudsters operating a sophisticated artificial intelligence (AI) trading scam. The gang not only cheated her of her savings over eight months but also tried to extort more by threatening her with a fabricated money-laundering case. Archana (name changed) approached Central CEN Crime police for help in recovering her money. She told police she came across a Facebook advertisement promoting AI-based trading. The post featured deepfake videos of Infosys co-founder NR Narayana Murthy endorsing trading platforms. On clicking the link, she was contacted by a woman claiming to be an executive of a UK-based AI trading firm that the deepfake videos had endorsed. The fraudsters created a convincing facade: They registered an account in Archana's name on a fake but professional-looking website, gave her login credentials and assigned her a financial manager named Varun. He claimed the company would credit money to users' accounts as a promotional strategy, which could be withdrawn after clearing the credited amount. The only condition was that when the customer withdrew money, they needed to clear the credit. You Can Also Check: Bengaluru AQI | Weather in Bengaluru | Bank Holidays in Bengaluru | Public Holidays in Bengaluru The website was designed to look genuine. On the homepage, they provided updates on cryptocurrency, and on another page, they displayed stock market updates. Initially, Archana invested 200 dollars in Indian currency to a bank account provided by Varun. After confirming the investment and seeing the profit displayed in her account, she transferred more money, equalling 400 dollars. Archana told TOI, "I didn't invest further or try to withdraw the money for six months. The fraudsters would frequently make WhatsApp calls and explain they were going to purchase companies at a loss and, after a few months, resell them to other firms that were in profit. They mentioned the names of big brands in India." The scamsters started calling her from different numbers starting with +44 — all WhatsApp calls — and began enquiring about her investment in AI trading. She would disconnect the calls, informing them that she'd invested in only one firm. In April, they showed her that the total amount in her account was over Rs 1 crore (in US dollars). They told her Varun had been sacked for committing fraud in trading. Another financial manager named Ajay Sharma was assigned, and he started forcing her to clear the credit and claim the huge amount, Archana told police. "I had some commitments, so I thought of withdrawing the money. They told me they had transferred the dollars to another person named FX, who would convert it into Indian currency and credit it to my account. For that, they asked me to pay Rs 4 lakh as declaration charge. I borrowed money from my daughter and son and paid them. They again told me Varun had committed multiple frauds and sent me screenshots of the same. They asked for Rs 9 lakh more to clear dues and I again borrowed money from my children and paid them, losing over Rs 34.6 lakh in total. "
News18
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Salman Khan's Security Blocks Archana Puran Singh's Car, Here's What Happened Next
Last Updated: Archana Puran Singh returns to The Kapil Sharma Show after a Swiss vacation, sharing behind-the-scenes moments with Salman Khan and her family in a new vlog. Archana Puran Singh is back in action! After a refreshing family vacation in Switzerland, the actress and TV personality returned to work on The Kapil Sharma Show, which recently kicked off its third season with Salman Khan as the special guest. Archana gave fans a sneak peek into the set's magic through a behind-the-scenes vlog on her YouTube channel. The vlog also gave a glimpse into Archana's personal life, featuring her husband, Parmeet Sethi and their sons, Aaryamann and Ayushmaan, along with her assistant, Bhagyashree. What's more exciting is that Archana and her family had planned a surprise meeting between Bhagyashree and Salman Khan, keeping it under wraps by telling her that only lookalikes would be present. Salman's Security Stops Archana's Car As Archana headed to Film City, her car was stopped by Salman Khan's extra security personnel, a testament to the beefed-up safety measures following threats from gangster Lawrence Bishnoi. Despite the tight security, Salman exuded warmth and camaraderie as he greeted Kapil Sharma on set. Meanwhile, Archana settled into her seat alongside Navjot Singh Sidhu, her predecessor on the show, capturing a moment of transition and familiarity. The vlog offered a fascinating glimpse into the show's behind-the-scenes chaos, with Parmeet quipping, 'This looks like a NASA operation,' as they explored the control room. Aaryamann and Ayushmaan got into a playful scuffle over the Netflix goodie bag Archana received, ripping it open and divvying up the loot. But the real highlight was capturing Bhagyashree's priceless reactions as Salman Khan made a surprise appearance, and her jaw-dropping moment when she realised it was the real deal. After wrapping up the shoot, Salman Khan took the time to meet with the cast and guests, charming everyone with his warm presence. Archana proudly introduced him to her sons, Aaryamann and Ayushmaan, who geeked out over their shared love for Andaz Apna Apna, which they had recently rewatched in theatres. Salman revealed that he'd seen their vlogs, including the one featuring Sudesh Lehri, leaving the boys starstruck. Later, they had a delightful conversation with Navjot Singh Sidhu, who was amazed by how much Ayushmaan resembles Parmeet. The vlog ended on a luxurious note, with the family retreating to Archana's spacious vanity van.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
The Great Indian Kapil Show: Archana Puran Singh reveals her car was stopped by Salman Khan's security outside the set; Sultan actor watches her vlogs
The Great Indian Kapil Show made a spectacular return on June 21 with a grand premiere episode featuring Bollywood superstar Salman Khan , delivering a laughter-packed experience for viewers. Archana Puran Singh , who is an integral part of the show, recently gave fans a glimpse of the first day of the shoot in her vlog. She shared exclusive behind-the-scenes moments from the first episode, offering a sneak peek into the effort and fun that goes into creating an episode of TGIKS. The vlog also showcased Archana Puran Singh's husband, Parmeet Sethi , along with their sons, Aaryamann and Ayushmaan. Joining them was Archana's househelp, Bhagyashree, for whom the family had secretly organised a special surprise, a chance to meet Salman Khan. To keep the surprise intact, they playfully misled her by saying that only look-alikes would be present on set. After reaching the shooting location in Filmcity, Archana revealed that the security was quite tight on the sets as Salman Khan was shooting for the episode and even her car was stopped by the extra security personnel for Salman. The Bollywood superstar arrived on the sets with his bouncers and security guards. For the uninitiated, Salman Khan's security was significantly tightened following multiple death threats linked to gangster Lawrence Bishnoi. After the shoot, Salman interacted with Archana, Parmeet and their sons. The Sethi family introduced their househelp Bhagyashree to Salman and shared how she adores him. He clicked photos with Bhagyashree and the latter was over the moon. After the shoot wrapped up, Archana headed to her vanity where her family was waiting for her. During the interaction, Archana revealed that Salman told them that he has seen some of their vlogs, including the one featuring Sudesh Lehri and he liked their episodes. The Great Indian Kapil Show Cast: Sunil Grover On Patch-Up, SRK-Salman Act, Archana On Kapil-Krushna
News18
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Archana Puran Singh's Sons Fight Over Gift Hamper And It's Pure Entertainment
Last Updated: Archana Puran Singh's latest Youtube vlog features her two sons, Aaryamann and Ayushmaan Sethi, in a light-hearted squabble. Archana Puran Singh's official YouTube channel is a delightful blend of humour, warmth, and joy. From glimpses of The Great Indian Kapil Show to candid, fun-filled family moments, she captures it all in her daily vlogs. And in her latest video, it's one of those playful family moments that has taken centre stage. The video features her two sons, Aaryamann and Ayushmaan Sethi, caught in a light-hearted squabble over the show's celebrity gift hamper that Archana brought home. The fun begins when Archana's husband, Parmeet Sethi, casually remarks, 'Aaryamaan is always excited to open the free hamper since childhood." To this, Aaryamaan quickly quips, 'Not to open it, but to take the gifts. You can open the hamper, I'll keep the gifts." Ayushmaan, the younger one, wasn't ready to let it slide. He jumps in to snatch the hamper and says, 'Last time who got the hamper? You. So this time I get to keep it." Aaryamann shoots back, 'It doesn't work like this." Ayushmaan insists, 'I'm taking the whole thing. If you want to keep something, you will have to negotiate." As the friendly tug-of-war continued, Parmeet intervened with a laugh, 'We'll do one thing, I will keep this." From behind the camera, Archana bursts out laughing and says, 'Accha listen, are you guys five-year-olds?" Eventually, a slightly annoyed Aaryamann gives in, saying, 'Fine, let him keep the hamper." Parmeet added humorously, 'As you can see, there's so much love in our family for everything—so much that the brothers are saying, 'You take it,' 'No, you take it!'" To which Archana sweetly responded, 'How sweet." The hamper in question included some exciting goodies—a Marshall speaker, shot glasses, a wallet, a hoodie from The Great Indian Kapil Show, a non-alcoholic beverage, a sipper, and a power bank. Aaryamann didn't miss a chance to take a friendly jab, pointing at the power bank and saying, 'This belongs to dad, because his phone always gives trouble. He needs it more." Watching the entire episode unfold, Archana laughed and said, 'When I get a hamper, I forget to open it. But you guys, you're literally fighting to open it. The channel will think how greedy these people are! Aaryamann has always been excited to open the gifts since childhood." With these candid behind-the-scenes family moments, one thing is clear – Archana's laughter isn't confined to the Kapil Sharma set, it echoes through her entire home. First Published: June 25, 2025, 19:08 IST
