Archana Puran Singh’s Early Love Story: Who Was Gurinder Singh?

When you think of Archana Puran Singh, images of her comic timing on The Kapil Sharma Show or her flamboyant roles in Krrish and Bol Bachchan instantly pop up. Yet, tucked away behind that glittering career is a chapter most fans barely remember – her first marriage to a man named Gurinder Singh.

Gurinder, who roamed the Delhi‑Mumbai modelling circuit in the 1980s, was better known by his runway moniker “Sunny Rayar.” He wasn’t just a pretty face; he did a handful of ad campaigns and was fairly popular among fashion circles. Somewhere in that buzzing decade, Archana and Gurinder said “I do.” The exact year is a little fuzzy – sources point to the early‑mid‑80s – but what’s clear is that the union lasted only a few years before it crumbled.

Archana has never been one to harp on her past, but she did open up once about the impact of that early divorce. In an interview with ETimes, she reflected, “After my previous failed marriage, I never wanted to have another man in my life. But with Parmeet, I realised that men can be gentle, loving and sensitive, and not all of them are violent and possessive.” Her words hint at the emotional residue the first marriage left, yet also at the hope she found later.

Tragically, Gurinder’s story didn’t end with a quiet separation. According to an IMDb biography, he died on Diwali night in 1991 after an accidental self‑inflicted gunshot. The circumstances are murky and have never been officially verified, but the tale of a model who met an untimely end adds a somber note to Archana’s early life.

Fast‑forward to 1992: Archana met Parmeet Sethi at a party, thanks to a few mutual friends. What began as a casual chat turned into a live‑in relationship, and eventually, a private wedding on June 30, 1992. The couple kept their nuptials low‑key, partly due to opposition from Parmeet’s family, but they eventually welcomed two sons – Aaryamann and Ayushmaan – into a much‑happier household.

While Gurinder’s name might only surface in footnotes, it’s a reminder that before the glitter of fame, Archana’s life had its own share of love, loss, and lessons. Today, she stands as a beloved actress, judge, and host, with a career that stretches from her debut in Jalwa (1987) to unforgettable comic moments on television. And somewhere in the background, the memory of Sunny Rayar lives on, quietly shaping the woman she became.