Abhimanyu Singh
Abhimanyu Singh | |
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| Born | 25 July 1981 |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, Television producer |
| Spouse(s) | Sargam Singh (2008–present)[1] |
Abhimanyu Singh (born in Sonpur, Saran, Bihar) is an Indian film actor who works mainly in Bollywood and Telugu cinema.
Career
He made his debut with Aks (2001), directed by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra. He got his first break with the role of Ransa Singh in Gulaal (2009), directed by Anurag Kashyap.[2] The role won him the 2010 Stardust Award for his breakthrough performance.[3]
He won praises for his role of Bukka Reddy in Rakta Charitra (2010), directed by Ram Gopal Varma. In his review in The Times of India, Nikhat Kazmi compared his performance to that of Heath Ledger in The Dark Knight (2008), which outshone the lead star.[4]
He also received positive reviews for Onir's I Am with Rajeev Masand praising his "brazen, unflinching performance" as a corrupt police officer.
Abhimanyu Singh is currently shooting for Anil Sharma of Gadar fame's film Genius. Abhimanyu plays a CBI officer. Abhimanyu will be seen as the main antagonist opposite Sridevi in Boney Kapoors MOM, slated for release on 7 July 2017. Abhimanyu singh in another Telugu film directed by B.Gopal Aradugula Buleta starring Gopichand and Nayantara is releasing on 9th June 2017. Apart from this, Abhimanyu recently shot for the Tamil film Dheeran Adhikaran Ondru as the main villain opposite Karthi. He shot in Rajasthan and Chennai.
Filmography
- 2001 Aks
- 2004 Lakshya
- 2007 Konte Kurrallu
- 2007 Dhol
- 2007 It's Breaking News
- 2008 Jannat
- 2009 Gulaal
- 2010 Rakta Charitra (Hindi, Telugu, Tamil)
- 2010 Accident on Hill Road
- 2010 The Film Emotional Atyachar
- 2011 I Am
- 2011 Nenu Naa Rakshasi (Telugu)
- 2011 Velayudham (Tamil)
- 2011 Bejawada (Telugu)
- 2012 Aalaap (Hindi)
- 2012 Gabbar Singh (Telugu)
- 2012 Department (Hindi)
- 2013 Thalaivaa (Tamil)
- 2013 Dalam / Koottam (Telugu, Tamil)
- 2013 Once Upon Ay Time In Mumbai Dobaara! (Hindi)
- 2013 Ram Leela (Hindi)
- 2014 Mukunda (Telugu)
- 2015 Pandaga Chesko (Telugu)
- 2015 10 Enradhukulla (Tamil)[5]
- 2015 Premji Rise of A Warrior (Gujarati)[6]
- 2015 Attack
- 2015 Jazbaa
- 2015 Shivam
- 2016 Chuttalabbai
- 2016 Chakravyuha
- 2017 Oxygen (2017 film)
- 2017 Theeran Athikaram Ondru
- 2017 Jai Lava Kusa
- TBD Global Baba (Hindi)[7]
- 2017 Mom (film)
- Television
- Chakravartin Ashoka Samrat (2014)
- Upanishad Ganga (2012)[8]
- Star BestSellers (1999)
Awards
South Indian International Movie Awards
- 2013 - Nominated—SIIMA Award for Best Actor in a Negative Role for Gabbar Singh (2012)
References
- ^ Jha, Subhash K. (3 April 2009). "Abhimanyu Singh flying high on Gulaal". NDTV Movies. Archived from the original on 16 July 2012. Retrieved 2 May 2011.
{{cite news}}: Unknown parameter|dead-url=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "My wife suggested I consult a psychiatrist". Hindustan Times. Archived from the original on 22 December 2010. Retrieved 2 May 2011.
{{cite news}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "Max Stardust Awards 2010". Bollywood World. Retrieved 2 May 2011.
- ^ Kazmi, Nikhat (22 October 2010). "Rakta Charitra". Times of India. Retrieved 2 May 2011.
- ^ "Vikram is hassle-free: Abhimanyu Singh". GulfNews.com. 15 January 2015. Retrieved 20 January 2016.
- ^ "WATCH: Making of Premji: Rise of a Warrior". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. 13 April 2015. Retrieved 20 January 2016.
- ^ "Abhimanyu Singh to play Global Baba in his next". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. 4 March 2014. Retrieved 20 January 2016.
- ^ "After Gulaal, Abhimanyu excited about Upanishad Ganga". Hindustan Times. 14 May 2012.