Why Archana Puran Singh, Parmeet Sethi Made Their Sons Fly Economy
Archana Puran Singh and Parmeet Sethi made their sons Ayushmaan and Aaryamann wait to fly business class until they earned it. Soni Razdan shared a similar parenting approach with Alia Bhatt.
Actor-couple Archana Puran Singh and Parmeet Sethi, along with their sons Ayushmaan and Aaryamann, have found a fun new outlet in sharing their family life through YouTube vlogs. Their latest episode takes viewers along on a picturesque vacation through Switzerland, but it was more than just scenic beauty—it was a milestone for the family. For the first time, their sons experienced flying business class, not as a luxury handed to them, but as a reward earned.
Archana and Parmeet, who rose to fame in the 1990s and have maintained steady success in film and television, have instilled a strong value system in their children. One rule? Business class travel wasn’t allowed—unless the boys could prove they had earned it.
Archana Puran Singh's kids flew business class for the first time
In the vlog, a cheerful Ayushmaan shares, “Guys, me and Aaryamann are traveling in business class for the first time. So basically, our parents had a rule that they will never give us a business class ticket. They said, ‘You have to earn it’.”
Archana proudly interrupted her son to add, “And now, you have earned it.” Parmeet also chimed in with a nod of approval, “Well done boys.”
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This candid family moment struck a chord with viewers, especially in an age when celebrity kids often receive criticism for being pampered or entitled. Archana and Parmeet’s parenting style offers a contrast—one that celebrates hard work and grounded values.
Soni Razdan Echoes Similar Parenting Philosophy
Interestingly, this philosophy isn't unique to Archana and Parmeet. Actor Soni Razdan, mother to Alia and Shaheen Bhatt, shared a similar experience in the book 'Raising Stars: The Challenges and Joys of Being A Bollywood Parent' by Rashmi Uchil.
“Once, we were travelling to Dubai and could not afford three business-class tickets. I told my children, ‘I will travel first class, and you guys travel economy.’ They made a face,” Soni recalled. “When I went to check on them, I saw the lady in the seat right in front of them had reclined her seat, and these children had hardly any space in front of them. I told my children, ‘Why don’t you ask her to straighten her seat? Are you guys okay?’ They were miffed and retorted, ‘Why are you asking us how we are doing? We will not tell her anything.’ The lady in front of them was a senior citizen and they felt bad telling her to straighten her seat. It wasn’t a big deal at all,” she said.
Both families serve as reminders that raising grounded children isn’t about withholding luxury—it’s about teaching the value of it. In a space where privilege often comes effortlessly, setting boundaries and encouraging effort is a lesson more relatable than it seems—even from some of Bollywood’s most familiar faces.
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