Kamal Ghorui
While Archana Puran Singh and Parmeet Sethi are popular actors, no their sons Aaryamann and Ayushmaan are equally famous on the internet. As a family, their vlogs are loved immensely and people are interested in knowing about their lives. In one of his recent vlogs, Aaryamann opened up about his journey in football, recalling his time playing for India against Pakistan, where he scored four goals and the personal struggles he faced along the way. Sitting down with his parents and brother, he reflected on his childhood, sharing how bullying and feelings of being an outsider shaped him.“But as a kid, when you get bullied, you also end up bullying others. I grew up around so much aggression that it became hard for me not to be aggressive at times,” he said. He went on to explain how he was often judged for being a “celebrity kid” which made it difficult to fit in. “Whenever I went to play football, everyone considered me the ‘son of a celebrity’ and the ‘rich kid.’ Even though I was good at football, they treated me differently. So, I always played with kids who were older than me. I was short, and they used to bully me, pull my leg, and even steal my things.”Interestingly, he admitted that the roles would reverse when he was among peers his own age. “Now I wonder, why did I do that? I feel guilty for that behaviour,” he shared, reflecting on his past actions.His brother Ayushmaan tried to reassure him, suggesting he wasn’t as harsh as he believed, but Archana offered a deeper insight into his personality. She pointed out that Aaryamann tends to be overly self-critical and struggles to let go of past mistakes. “That’s why you are a vegetarian and don’t even kill mosquitoes. Your sensitivity is there in every sphere,” she said.Aaryamann also spoke about the emotional impact of his parents’ difficult phase during his childhood. “Mom and Dad were not in a good space, and I have seen them fight. All of that was too much for a sensitive kid like me. So, I’ve always felt like I am fighting the world. Even when I went to England, I was the only Indian around me, and I was again fighting the world. I faced bullying and racism there. When I broke my leg during my time there, I was alone,” he recalled.Despite early encouragement from his father to pursue tennis, Aaryamann remained deeply committed to football. He shared how intense his training became from a young age, with Parmeet limiting his leisure time, even missing out on birthday parties. But that discipline paid off. “Papa turned me into a machine. In four months, I became the second fastest player in Maharashtra under 13. I played for Maharashtra and then India,” Aaryamann said. Archana added proudly, “You also went to Iran for a match, where you scored four goals against Pakistan in one match,” recalling how a coach had personally called her to congratulate her after the victory.Chasing his dream further, Aaryamann secured a trial with Queens Park Rangers. Knowing his chances as a non-local player were slim, he moved to a school in London to continue playing. However, fate dealt a harsh blow when he suffered another leg injury, an incident that made him realise his football aspirations might not materialise the way he had hoped.
