Neha Devi Singh
Neha Devi Singh | |
|---|---|
| Born | 9 August 1981[citation needed] Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, writer |
| Years active | 2003–2009 |
Neha Devi Singh (born 9 August 1981) is an Indian television actress and writer, best known for her portrayal of Sameera / Bijli in Ssshhhh...Koi Hai and Bhoomika Arjun Goenka in Saarrthi. She is the first television actress in India to work as an action hero.
Early life
Neha Devi Singh was born on 9 August 1981 in Mumbai, India. Singh received a degree in Economics from St. Xavier's College. She set out to seek work in the television industry. She pursued a career as a director or producer, but became an actor.[1]
Career
Singh made her television debut with Ssshhhh...Koi Hai[2] as Sameera / Bijli. she was last seen in Saarrthi[3] as Bhoomika Arjun Goenka on Star Plus. After two and a half years of a successful run with Saarrthi, she left the serial in 2007 and was replaced by Zalak Thakker as the protagonist Bhoomika Arjun Goenka.[1]
Post–acting
After leaving Saarrthi in 2007, Singh became a columnist for Channel Y–a youth page in Mumbai newsline as well as a contributor to the weekend addition of the Financial Express in 2009. She has become a professional writer and has written the script for a film.[1]
In 2010–2011, she worked as the Project Supervisor for Deepa Sahi's directorial debut Tere Mere Phere produced by Ketan Mehta (of Mya Movies Pvt ltd.) and Anup Jalota, released September 2011. As of February 2012 she is the project head and creative consultant for new projects in Asit Modi's Neela Telefilms.[citation needed]
Television
| Year: | Show: | Role: | Channel: |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003–2004 | Ssshhhh...Koi Hai | Sameera / Bijli | Star Plus |
| 2003-2004 | Vikraal Aur Gabraal | Sameera / Bijli | Star Plus |
| 2004–2007 | Saarrthi | Bhoomika Arjun Goenka | Star Plus |
| 2008 | Ssshhhh... Phir Koi Hai - Khooni Daftar : Part 1 & Part 2 | Episode 130 & Episode 131 | Star One |
| 2009 | Aahat Season 4 - When the dead returns (Kabristhan) | Leena (Episode 6) | Sony TV |
References
- ^ a b c "Biography". Mumbai, India: Neha Devi Singh: Official Website. Archived from the original on 1 April 2010. Retrieved 29 November 2011.
- ^ "STAR Parivaar Awards 2004 Nominations". Indya.com. May 2004. Archived from the original on 30 September 2011. Retrieved 29 November 2011.
- ^ "STAR Parivaar Awards 2006 Winners". Indya.com. April 2006. Archived from the original on 30 September 2011. Retrieved 29 November 2011.