Archana Puran Singh opens up about 'fake laughing' on 'The Kapil Sharma Show', says she was 'not happy'

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Archana Puran Singh, renowned for her role as a judge on comedy shows, is eagerly anticipating the release of 'The Great Indian Kapil Show' on Netflix. Alongside Kapil Sharma, Sunil Grover, and others, Archana is set to entertain audiences once again. In a recent media interaction, she reflected on her journey on 'The Kapil Sharma Show' and addressed the criticism she faced for what some deemed as «fake-laughing» at jokes that fell flat.

Archana candidly shared, «I didn't know one day I'd become more famous for my laughter. As an actor, I always thought it would be my performances that would be known, but see where destiny takes you.» She expressed her joy in having what she considers the «best job in the world,» highlighting how she's constantly «laughing her way to the bank.»

Addressing Past Criticism

Addressing the past criticism of laughing at subpar jokes, Archana admitted, «Earlier people used to say that I laughed at bad jokes as well, I was not happy with it.»

She explained the dynamics behind it, mentioning how sometimes her laughter was used by the makers to elevate jokes that lacked punch, but it didn't always resonate well with the audience. This led to criticism and questioning of the integrity of her laughter.

Archana's Evolution Over Time

However, Archana emphasized that things have evolved over time. She noted, «Now you'll see, in the last three years, since we are doing the show, and especially now when we are on Netflix, it doesn't happen. I genuinely laugh at the good jokes.» She also