Upasana Singh
Upasana Singh | |
|---|---|
 Upasana Singh in 2009 | |
| Born | |
| Years active | 1986–present |
| Spouse | Neeraj Bharadwaj (m. 2009)[1][2] |
Upasana Singh is an Indian actress and stand-up comedian. Singh is known for her role as a deaf-mute in the 1997 film Judaai.[3] She played the character of "Bua" (paternal aunt) in the TV show Comedy Nights with Kapil and Tarawanti in mad comedy show Nadaniyaan on BIG MAGIC. She is popular for her onscreen style and Punjabi and funny English dialogue delivery. She has done numerous Bollywood films as well as regional cinema such as Punjabi, Bhojpuri, Rajasthani and Gujarati.
Career
Singh debuted in the 1986 Hindi movie Babul as the leading lady under the banner of Rajashri Productions. Thereafter, she appeared in the 1988 film Bai Chali Sasariye, which was revolutionary for Rajasthani cinema. Since then, she has acted in many regional films and is a known face in the Punjabi, Gujarati and Hindi film industry. She has also done numerous supporting roles for films such as Darr, Jawani Zindabad, Loafer, Judaai, Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon, Mujhse Shaadi Karogi, Aitraaz, Old Is Gold, My Friend Ganesha, Golmaal Returns and Hungama.
Singh is known for her comic roles in films and television and has appeared in many popular series like Raja Ki Aayegi Baraat, Pari Hoon Main, Maayka, Ye Meri Life Hai, Bani - Ishq Da Kalma and Sonpari. Singh became a household name with her stint as Tarawanti on Nadaniyaan and the desperate "Bua" (paternal aunt) in the hit TV show Comedy Nights with Kapil, particularly for her trademark dialogue "Bittu, Kaun hai ye aadmi?" (Bittu, who is this man?).[4]
Personal life
Singh is married to actor Neeraj Bharadwaj, who has acted in many serials on Doordarshan and a few Hindi and Bhojpuri films as hero and negative too. They met and decided to get married, when working together for the serial Aye Dil-e-Nadaan.[5] Unfortunately, the marriage is ending soon due to incompatibility.
Television
- Jai Hanuman
- Raja Ki Aayegi Baraat as Bhanumati
- Pari Hoon Main as Mamiji
- Maayka as Lovely Bua
- Ye Meri Life Hai
- Tamanna House
- Lady Inspector
- Patake Tha (Punjabi)
- Dill Mill Gayye as Sid's mom
- Mrs. Kaushik Ki Paanch Bahuein
- Sonpari as Kaali Pari/Cruela aunty
- Bani - Ishq Da Kalma as Buaji
- Yeh Zindagi Hai Gulshan
- Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani as Ganga
- Comedy Nights with Kapil as Pinky Bua (aunty)
- Nadaniyaan as Tarawanti
- Comedy Nights Live as Padosan/Pinky Bua
- Santoshi Maa as Madhu
- The Kapil Sharma Show as Twinkle.[6]
- Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani BIG MAGIC as unknown
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Babul | Nandini alias Nannu Singh | Released |
| 1988 | Bai Chali Sasariye | Rajasthani | Released |
| Paap Ki Saza | Released | ||
| 1992 | Aaj Ki Taaqat | Lead Actress | Released |
| 1993 | Darr | Dancer at Marriage ceremony | Released |
| Jawani Zindabad | Rosie | Released | |
| 1991 | Badla Jatti Da | Laali | Punjabi |
| 1992 | Main Hoon Geeta | Released | |
| Ganga Ka Vachan | Released | ||
| Phoolwati | Phoolwati | Released | |
| Sanam Tere Hain Hum | Released | ||
| Insaaf Ki Devi | Released | ||
| 1993 | Aaj Ki Taqat | Released | |
| Dosti Ki Saugandh | Released | ||
| Bedardi | 'Mane sote diya jagay' (Item number) | Released | |
| Khoon Ka Sindhoor | Released | ||
| 1995 | Ab To Jeene Do | Released | |
| 1996 | Police Ke Ghar Mein | Released | |
| Loafer | Released | ||
| Bhishma | Bharti Verma | Released | |
| Ashique Mastana | Released | ||
| 1997 | Ganga Mange Khoon | Released | |
| Judaai | Vaani (Harry's wife) | Released | |
| Krishna Arjun | Released | ||
| Deewana Mastana | Neha's Aunt | Released | |
| Mr. and Mrs. Khiladi | Released | ||
| 1999 | Sarfarosh | Mala | Released |
| 2000 | Kothewali | Released | |
| Bhai Thakhur | Released | ||
| Badal | Guler Mehndi's Wife | Released | |
| Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai | Released | ||
| 2002 | Vishpot | Mala | Released |
| Haan Maine Bhi Pyaar Kiya | Released | ||
| Angaar -The Fire | Released | ||
| Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahani | Nikki | Released | |
| 2003 | Talaash...The Hunt Begins | Herself | Released |
| Hum Hain Pyar Mein | Herself | Released | |
| Ishq Vishk | Kamlabai | Released | |
| Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon | Released | ||
| Hungama | Dulari | Released | |
| 2004 | Mujhse Shaadi Karogi | Mrs. Surya Prakash | Released |
| Mysteries - Shaque | Released | ||
| Aitraaz | Kanchan | Released | |
| Hulchul | Mrs. Surya | Released | |
| 2005 | Naari Ek Khilona? | Janki Madam | Released |
| Model - The Beauty | Released | ||
| Mahiya - Call of Love | Released | ||
| Jalwa - Fun In Love | Mausi | Released | |
| Raja Bhai Lagey Raho | Released | ||
| Vaah! Life Ho Toh Aisi! | Mrs. Vishal Sharma | Released | |
| 2006 | Love In Japan | Barkha Rani | Released |
| Chand Ke Paar Chalo | Lajjo | Released | |
| Humko Deewana Kar Gaye | Paramjeet Ghuggi | Released | |
| Aatma | Released | ||
| Iqraar - By Chance | Kalawati | Released | |
| Hota Hai Dil Pyaar Mein Paagal | Post-Production | ||
| 2007 | Old Is Gold | Neha | Released |
| My Friend Ganesha | Gangu Tai | Released | |
| 2008 | Mr White Mr Black | Released | |
| Don Muthuswami | Barkha | Released | |
| Hastey Hastey | Released | ||
| Good Luck! | Released | ||
| God Tussi Great Ho | Maid | Released | |
| My Friend Ganesha 2 | Gangu Tai | Released | |
| Golmaal Returns | Released | ||
| Chak De Phatte | Don shamsher | Released | |
| Wattanaan Ton Door | |||
| 2009 | Chal Chala Chal | Chaya | Released |
| Ek: The Power of One | Released | ||
| 2010 | Idiot Box | T.V. Mirchandani | Released |
| 2012 | Jatt & Juliet | Chhanno Kaur | Released |
| 2013 | Daddy Cool Munde Fool | Mrs Pappy | Released |
| 2014 | Disco Singh | Released | |
| 2015 | Wedding Pullav | Completed | |
| 2015 | Control Bhaji Control | Nikki ji | Released |
| 2015 | P Se PM Tak | Released | |
| 2015 | 22g Tussi Ghaint Ho | Gulabo (House wife) | |
| 2016 | Chalk n Duster | Manjeet | Released |
References
- ^ http://photogallery.indiatimes.com/tv/shows/comedy-nights-with-kapil-launch/articleshow/20664643.cms
- ^ http://photogallery.indiatimes.com/tv/shows/comedy-nights-with-kapil-launch/articleshow/20664643.cms
- ^ "Upasna Singh gets married". NDTV.
- ^ "Nobody can replace Sunil as Gutthi: Upasana Singh". IBN Live. Retrieved 16 December 2013.
- ^ "Neeraj Bharadwaj Married to Upasana Singh".
- ^ "'The Kapil Sharma Show:' Navjot Singh Sidhu not quitting comedy show".
