Upasana Singh

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Upasana Singh
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Singh in 2009
Born (1975-06-29) 29 June 1975 (age 49)
Hoshiarpur, Punjab, India
Nationality Indian
Occupations
Years active1986–present
Notable work Comedy Nights with Kapil (2013–2016)
Spouse
Neeraj Bharadwaj
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(m. 2009)​

Upasana Singh (born 29 June 1975 [1] ) is an Indian actress and stand-up comedian who works in Hindi and Punjabi language films.

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Singh is known for her role as a deaf-mute in the 1997 film Judaai . [2] Later on, she got famous for her negative portrayal in Son Pari as Cruella/Kalipari, a dark fairy. Her comedic role as Gangaa in the patriotic sitcom on Doordarshan's Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani and the Zee thriller show Tamanna House . Later on, she played small roles in Priyadarshan's and David Dhawan's films as a regular cast.

She played the character of "Bua" (paternal aunt) in the TV show Comedy Nights with Kapil, which got her widespread critical acclaim. 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

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 industries. 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 also known for her comic roles in films and television and she has also 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?). [3] Singh has also acted in Bollywood comedy movies such as Mujhse Shaadi Karogi and Golmaal Returns . [4] In 2015, she played the role of Manjeet in Chalk N Duster, alongside Juhi Chawla, Shabana Azmi and Girish Karnad. [5]

In 2017, Singh bagged a role in Judwaa 2 , alongside Varun Dhawan, Jacqueline Fernandez and Taapsee Pannu. [6]

She has also been a part of the sequel of the popular Punjabi film Carry On Jatta , which was one of the highest grossing Punjabi films in India. The movie stars Gippy Grewal, Sonam Bajwa and Jaswinder Bhalla. She is currently playing the role of Panchami (Bebe), Pancham's mother SAB TV's comedy serial Jijaji Chhat Per Hain. [7] She returned to television in Gangs of Filmistan .

Filmography

Films

YearFilmRoleLanguageNote
1988 Bai Chali Sasariye Laxmi Rajasthani
1989Paap Ki Saza Hindi
1990 Jawani Zindabad RosieHindi
1991 Subedaar Punjabi
1991 Badla Jatti Da Laali Punjabi
1992Main Hoon GeetaGeetaHindiLead role
Ganga Ki Vachan GangaHindi
RamwatiRamwatiHindi
Sanam Tere Hain HumHindi
Insaaf Ki Devi ChandramukhiHindi
1993 Aaj Ki Taaqat HindiLead role
Dosti Ki SaugandhHindi
Bedardi Mane sote diya jagayHindiCameo
Khoon Ka SindoorPolice Inspector Asha Sharma Hindi Lead role
Darr Dancer at Marriage ceremonyHindi
1995Ab To Jeene DoHindi
Ashique MastanaEshaHindi
1996 Loafer Woman flirted with BhikuHindi
Bhishma Bharti VermaHindi
1997Ganga Maange KhoonHindi
Judaai VaaniHindi
Krishna Arjun MeeraHindi
Deewana Mastana Neha's AuntHindi
Mr. and Mrs. Khiladi Pratap's GirlfriendHindi
1998Sarbans Dani Guru Gobind SinghPunjabi
1999 Sarfarosh MalaHindi
2000KothewaliHindi
Bhai ThakurJankiHindi
Badal Guler Mehndi's WifeHindi
Bidhatar KhelaShikha Bengali Special appearance
Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai Hindi
2002Ek Aur VisphotMalaHindi
Haan Maine Bhi Pyaar Kiya Kismis KhajooraHindi
Angaar -The FireHindi
Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahani NikkiHindi
2003 Talaash: The Hunt Begins... HerselfHindiCameo
Hum Hain Pyar MeinHerselfHindi
Ishq Vishk KamlabaiHindi
Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon SecretaryHindi
Hungama DulariHindi
2004 Mujhse Shaadi Karogi Mrs. Surya PrakashHindi
Mysteries Shaque ParamjeetHindi
Aitraaz KanchanHindi
Hulchul Mrs. SuryaHindi
2005Naari Ek Khilona?Janki MadamHindi
Model - The BeautyHindi
Mahiya - Call of LoveHindi
Jalwa - Fun In LoveManjit Kaur 'Munnu'Hindi
Raja Bhai Lagey RahoHerselfHindiCameo
Vaah! Life Ho Toh Aisi! Mrs. Vishal SharmaHindi
2006 Love In Japan Barkha RaniHindi
Chand Ke Paar Chalo LajjoHindi
Humko Deewana Kar Gaye Paramjeet G. GhuggiHindi
Aatma ShantaHindi
Iqraar by Chance Kalawati 'Kal' TalwarHindi
Hota Hai Dil Pyaar Mein PaagalHindi
2007Old Is GoldNehaHindi
My Friend Ganesha Gangu TaiHindi [8]
2008 Mr. Black Mr. White Sardar's wifeHindi
Don Muthu Swami BarkhaHindi
Hastey Hastey Mrs. MalhotraHindi
Good Luck! Anjali M. KhuranaHindi
God Tussi Great Ho MaidHindi
My Friend Ganesha 2Gangu TaiHindi [9]
Golmaal Returns Lucky's customerHindiCameo
Chak De Phatte Don ShamsherPunjabi
Wattanaan Ton DoorPunjabi
2009 Chal Chala Chal Chhaya U. UpadhyayHindi
Ek: The Power of One Manjeet buaHindi
2010Idiot BoxT.V. MirchandaniHindi
2011Who Is There Kaun Hain WahanHindi
2012 Jatt & Juliet Chhanno KaurPunjabi
Tension Mat Le yaar InspectorHindi
Bhanvari Ka Jaal AuntyHindi
Love RecipeHindi [10]
2013 Daddy Cool Munde Fool Mrs PappyPunjabi
2014 Disco Singh PammiPunjabi
Taanko Bhid GayoPG AuntyRajasthani [11]
2015 Wedding Pullav Adi's motherHindi
Control Bhaji Control Nikki jiPunjabi
P Se PM Tak Hindi
Hum Sab Ullu Hain Kamla KalyaniHindi
22g Tussi Ghaint Ho GulaboPunjabi
Myself Pendu MummyJiPunjabi
2016 Chalk n Duster ManjeetHindi [12]
2017 Judwaa 2 LeelaHindi
2018 Carry on Jatta 2 ChannoPunjabi
2019 Ardab Mutiyaran Punjabi
Jind Jaan BhuaaPunjabi
Naukar Vahuti Da Simran SidhuPunjabi
2021 Tomchi Hindi
2022 Babli Bouncer Dolly ChaddhaHindi
2022Bai Ji KuttangePunjabiAlso producer [13]
2023Hume Toh Loot LiyaHindi MX Player film

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
1997–2000 Jai Hanuman Mohini
1997 Om Namah Shivay Mohini
2000–2004 Sonpari Kaali Pari/Cruella aunty
2003 Lady Inspector: Thrills and spillsLady Inspector [14]
2003–2006 Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani Ganga Om Bhushan
2004–2005 Ye Meri Life Hai
2004 Tamanna House
2007–2009 Maayka Lovely Bua
2007–2010 Dill Mill Gayye Sid's mom
2008–2010 Raja Ki Aayegi Baraat Bhanumati
2008 Pari Hoon Main Mamiji
2009 Aashiq Biwi Ka Radha Devi/Ghost Mother
2011–2013 Mrs. Kaushik Ki Paanch Bahuein
2012 Yeh Zindagi Hai Gulshan
2013–2014 Bani - Ishq Da Kalma Buaji
2013–2016 Comedy Nights with Kapil Pinky Sharma
2013–2017 Nadaniyaan Taravanti Verma, Nandu and Pappu's motherLead role
2015–2017 Santoshi Maa Madhu Pratap Singh
2016 Comedy Nights Live Pinky Sharma [15]
2016–2017 The Kapil Sharma Show Twinkle
2017 Nach Baliye 8 Host [16]
2017–2018 The Drama Company Various characters [17]
2018–2019 Jijaji Chhat Per Hain Panchami [18]
Chalo Saaf Karein Episodic role
Kanpur Wale Khuranas Pramod's sister in law
2020 Gangs of Filmistan Various characters [19]
2022 Masoom

References

  1. ↑ "Kapil Sharma Bua aka Upasana Singh Celebrated 42nd Birthday". Dainik Bhaskar. Archived from the original on 30 October 2019. Retrieved 1 July 2019.
  2. ↑ "Upasna Singh gets married". NDTV. 18 November 2009. Archived from the original on 14 October 2014. Retrieved 6 January 2014.
  3. ↑ "Nobody can replace Sunil as Gutthi: Upasana Singh". IBN Live. Archived from the original on 19 December 2013. Retrieved 16 December 2013.
  4. ↑ "Upasana Singh to play cunning mother-in-law". The Indian Express. 3 August 2014. Archived from the original on 25 May 2018. Retrieved 25 May 2018.
  5. ↑ "'Chalk N Duster' team throws Iftar party". The Indian Express. 4 July 2015. Archived from the original on 25 May 2018. Retrieved 25 May 2018.
  6. ↑ Vats, Rohit (30 September 2017). "Judwaa 2 movie review: Doesn't make much sense but Varun Dhawan is Salman Khan 2.0". Hindustan Times. Archived from the original on 19 May 2019. Retrieved 25 May 2018.
  7. ↑ "'Carry on Jatta 2': The trailer of the hysterical flick will be out tomorrow". The Times of India. 2 May 2018. Archived from the original on 22 July 2018. Retrieved 25 May 2018.
  8. ↑ Chopra, Anupama (23 July 2007). "Movie review of Rajiv Ruia's My Friend Ganesha". India Today . New Delhi: Living Media. Archived from the original on 18 December 2023. Retrieved 18 December 2023.
  9. ↑ "Up next: My Friend Ganesha 2". Rediff.com. Archived from the original on 20 June 2011. Retrieved 18 December 2023.
  10. ↑ Ayaz, Shaikh. "Review: Love Recipe is quite flavourless". Rediff. Archived from the original on 14 February 2014. Retrieved 28 December 2023.
  11. ↑ "Taanko Bhid Gayo Movie Review, Trailer, & Show timings at Times of India". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 28 December 2023. Retrieved 7 April 2021.
  12. ↑ Verma, Sukanya. "Review: Chalk N Duster has good intent but clumsy execution". Rediff. Archived from the original on 9 February 2023. Retrieved 28 December 2023.
  13. ↑ "Upasana Singh launches her son Nanak Singh with Punjabi film Bai Ji Kuttange, which she promises will be a laugh riot : The Tribune India". Archived from the original on 1 September 2022. Retrieved 1 September 2022.
  14. ↑ "The Sunday Tribune - Spectrum - Television". The Tribune. Archived from the original on 13 June 2021. Retrieved 31 August 2022.
  15. ↑ Hegde, Rajul. "'Staying back on Comedy Nights Live was a big blunder'". Rediff. Archived from the original on 11 November 2016. Retrieved 28 December 2023.
  16. ↑ "EXCLUSIVE: Yes, I'm hosting Nach Baliye 8 and I will make it really mazedaar, says Bua aka Upasana Singh". India Today. 23 February 2017. Archived from the original on 11 December 2022. Retrieved 28 December 2023.
  17. ↑ "The Kapil Sharma Show's Upasana Singh has this to say about joining The Drama Company". India Today. 31 August 2017. Archived from the original on 28 December 2023. Retrieved 28 December 2023.
  18. ↑ "Upasana joins Jijaji Chhat Per Hain : The Tribune India". Archived from the original on 28 December 2023. Retrieved 28 December 2023.
  19. ↑ "Sunil Grover: My earnings from Gangs Of Filmistan will go into charity". India Today. 12 August 2020. Archived from the original on 10 July 2023. Retrieved 28 December 2023.
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