Archana Puran Singh is best known for her infectious laughter and easy warmth on The Great Indian Kapil Show. Week after week, she appears on screen with the same bright energy, giving viewers no hint that behind the scenes she has been enduring intense physical suffering. For more than a year, the actor has been living with a rare and debilitating condition, all while continuing to work without publicly speaking about her struggle.
The truth surfaced during a recent family vacation in London. Her son, Ayushmaan Sethi, surprised her with an emotional video tribute, and as she watched it, Archana became overwhelmed and opened up about what she has been going through. She revealed that she has been battling Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, or CRPS, a disorder that causes chronic and often severe pain.
The ordeal began in 2025 on the sets of her film Vicky Vidya Ka Wo Wala Video. Archana injured her wrist while shooting, an incident that initially seemed like a routine fracture. She underwent surgery and committed to months of physiotherapy, expecting a normal recovery. Instead, the pain intensified over time, becoming a relentless, burning sensation that would not subside. Doctors later diagnosed her with CRPS, a condition in which the nervous system becomes locked in a cycle of pain signals long after the original injury has healed.
Medical research has increasingly clarified that this condition is not psychological. A 2023 study in The Lancet titled “Complex regional pain syndrome: a review” explains that the central nervous system becomes “sensitized,” meaning the body’s internal “alarm system” malfunctions and overreacts to even mild touch. The pain is not “in the head” but stems from a physical breakdown in the nerves that control sensation, temperature and blood flow.
Further research published in the Journal of Pain Research 2024 under the title “The Role of Small Fiber Neuropathy in CRPS” describes the condition as a biological “short circuit.” According to the study, more than 90 percent of cases involve damage to tiny nerve fibers that regulate skin and blood vessels. When these fibers are injured, often after wrist fractures like Archana’s, they release chemicals that trigger ongoing inflammation and “false” pain alarms.
CRPS is often referred to as the “suicide disease” because of the extreme levels of pain it can cause. The symptoms are not limited to discomfort. Skin can change color, limbs can swing between feeling burning hot and freezing cold, and even the lightest touch can feel unbearable. This extreme sensitivity, known as allodynia, can make everyday activities exhausting.
Research published in Nature Reviews Neurology 2023, titled “Neuroinflammation and the pathophysiology of CRPS,” also shows that prolonged pain can alter the brain itself. The area of the brain linked to the affected limb can shift or shrink, making the limb feel stiff, heavy, or strangely disconnected.
There is no straightforward cure for CRPS, but early diagnosis and treatment can make a significant difference. Archana’s story has now brought attention to a condition that is often misunderstood, while also highlighting her quiet resilience during a deeply painful chapter of her life.
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