Upasana Singh
Indian actress and stand-up comedian (born 1964)
Neeraj Bharadwaj
(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.
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 patriotic sitcom on Doordarshan's Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani and 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 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 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
| Year | Film | Role | Language | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Bai Chali Sasariye | Laxmi | Rajasthani | |
| 1989 | Paap Ki Saza | Hindi | ||
| 1990 | Jawani Zindabad | Rosie | Hindi | |
| 1991 | Badla Jatti Da | Laali | Punjabi | |
| 1992 | Main Hoon Geeta | Geeta | Hindi | Lead role |
| Ganga Ki Vachan | Ganga | Hindi | ||
| Ramwati | Ramwati | Hindi | ||
| Sanam Tere Hain Hum | Hindi | |||
| Insaaf Ki Devi | Chandramukhi | Hindi | ||
| 1993 | Aaj Ki Taaqat | Hindi | Lead role | |
| Dosti Ki Saugandh | Hindi | |||
| Bedardi | Mane sote diya jagay | Hindi | Cameo | |
| Khoon Ka Sindoor | Police Inspector Asha Sharma | Hindi | Lead role | |
| Darr | Dancer at Marriage ceremony | Hindi | ||
| 1995 | Ab To Jeene Do | Hindi | ||
| Ashique Mastana | Esha | Hindi | ||
| 1996 | Loafer | Woman flirted with Bhiku | Hindi | |
| Bhishma | Bharti Verma | Hindi | ||
| 1997 | Ganga Maange Khoon | Hindi | ||
| Judaai | Vaani | Hindi | ||
| Krishna Arjun | Meera | Hindi | ||
| Deewana Mastana | Neha's Aunt | Hindi | ||
| Mr. and Mrs. Khiladi | Pratap's Girlfriend | Hindi | ||
| 1998 | Sarbans Dani Guru Gobind Singh | Punjabi | ||
| 1999 | Sarfarosh | Mala | Hindi | |
| 2000 | Kothewali | Hindi | ||
| Bhai Thakur | Janki | Hindi | ||
| Badal | Guler Mehndi's Wife | Hindi | ||
| Bidhatar Khela | Shikha | Bengali | Special appearance | |
| Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai | Hindi | |||
| 2002 | Ek Aur Visphot | Mala | Hindi | |
| Haan Maine Bhi Pyaar Kiya | Kismis Khajoora | Hindi | ||
| Angaar -The Fire | Hindi | |||
| Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahani | Nikki | Hindi | ||
| 2003 | Talaash: The Hunt Begins... | Herself | Hindi | Cameo |
| Hum Hain Pyar Mein | Herself | Hindi | ||
| Ishq Vishk | Kamlabai | Hindi | ||
| Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon | Secretary | Hindi | ||
| Hungama | Dulari | Hindi | ||
| 2004 | Mujhse Shaadi Karogi | Mrs. Surya Prakash | Hindi | |
| Mysteries Shaque | Paramjeet | Hindi | ||
| Aitraaz | Kanchan | Hindi | ||
| Hulchul | Mrs. Surya | Hindi | ||
| 2005 | Naari Ek Khilona? | Janki Madam | Hindi | |
| Model - The Beauty | Hindi | |||
| Mahiya - Call of Love | Hindi | |||
| Jalwa - Fun In Love | Manjit Kaur 'Munnu' | Hindi | ||
| Raja Bhai Lagey Raho | Herself | Hindi | Cameo | |
| Vaah! Life Ho Toh Aisi! | Mrs. Vishal Sharma | Hindi | ||
| 2006 | Love In Japan | Barkha Rani | Hindi | |
| Chand Ke Paar Chalo | Lajjo | Hindi | ||
| Humko Deewana Kar Gaye | Paramjeet G. Ghuggi | Hindi | ||
| Aatma | Shanta | Hindi | ||
| Iqraar by Chance | Kalawati 'Kal' Talwar | Hindi | ||
| Hota Hai Dil Pyaar Mein Paagal | Hindi | |||
| 2007 | Old Is Gold | Neha | Hindi | |
| My Friend Ganesha | Gangu Tai | Hindi | [8] | |
| 2008 | Mr. Black Mr. White | Sardar's wife | Hindi | |
| Don Muthu Swami | Barkha | Hindi | ||
| Hastey Hastey | Mrs. Malhotra | Hindi | ||
| Good Luck! | Anjali M. Khurana | Hindi | ||
| God Tussi Great Ho | Maid | Hindi | ||
| My Friend Ganesha 2 | Gangu Tai | Hindi | [9] | |
| Golmaal Returns | Lucky's customer | Hindi | Cameo | |
| Chak De Phatte | Don Shamsher | Punjabi | ||
| Wattanaan Ton Door | Punjabi language | |||
| 2009 | Chal Chala Chal | Chhaya U. Upadhyay | Hindi | |
| Ek: The Power of One | Manjeet bua | Hindi | ||
| 2010 | Idiot Box | T.V. Mirchandani | Hindi | |
| 2011 | Who Is There Kaun Hain Wahan | Hindi | ||
| 2012 | Jatt & Juliet | Chhanno Kaur | Punjab | |
| Tension Mat Le yaar | Inspector | Hindi | ||
| Bhanvari Ka Jaal | Aunty | Hindi | ||
| Love Recipe | Hindi | [10] | ||
| 2013 | Daddy Cool Munde Fool | Mrs Pappy | Punjabi | |
| 2014 | Disco Singh | Pammi | Punjabi | |
| Taanko Bhid Gayo | PG Aunty | Rajasthani | [11] | |
| 2015 | Wedding Pullav | Adi's mother | Hindi | |
| Control Bhaji Control | Nikki ji | Punjabi | ||
| P Se PM Tak | Hindi | |||
| Hum Sab Ullu Hain | Kamla Kalyani | Hindi | ||
| 22g Tussi Ghaint Ho | Gulabo | Punjabi | ||
| Myself Pendu | MummyJi | Punjabi | ||
| 2016 | Chalk n Duster | Manjeet | Hindi | [12] |
| 2017 | Judwaa 2 | Leela | Hindi | |
| 2018 | Carry on Jatta 2 | Channo | Punjabi | |
| 2019 | Ardab Mutiyaran | Punjabi | ||
| Jind Jaan | Bhuaa | Punjabi language | ||
| Naukar Vahuti Da | Simran Sidhu | Punjabi | ||
| 2021 | Tomchi | Hindi | ||
| 2022 | Babli Bouncer | Dolly Chaddha | Hindi | |
| 2022 | Bai Ji Kuttange | Punjabi | Also producer[13] | |
| 2023 | Hume Toh Loot Liya | Hindi | MX Player film |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997–2000 | Jai Hanuman | Mohini | |
| 1997 | Om Namah Shivay | Mohini | |
| 2000–2004 | Sonpari | Kaali Pari/Cruella aunty | |
| 2003 | Lady Inspector: Thrills and spills | Lady 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 mother | Lead 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
- ^ "Kapil Sharma Bua aka Upasana Singh Celebrated 42nd Birthday". Dainik Bhaskar. Archived from the original on 30 October 2019. Retrieved 1 July 2019.
- ^ "Upasna Singh gets married". NDTV. 18 November 2009. Archived from the original on 14 October 2014. Retrieved 6 January 2014.
- ^ "Nobody can replace Sunil as Gutthi: Upasana Singh". IBN Live. Archived from the original on 19 December 2013. Retrieved 16 December 2013.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "'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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "'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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Up next: My Friend Ganesha 2". Rediff.com. Archived from the original on 20 June 2011. Retrieved 18 December 2023.
- ^ Ayaz, Shaikh. "Review: Love Recipe is quite flavourless". Rediff. Archived from the original on 14 February 2014. Retrieved 28 December 2023.
- ^ "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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "The Sunday Tribune - Spectrum - Television". The Tribune. Archived from the original on 13 June 2021. Retrieved 31 August 2022.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "EXCLUSIVE: Yes, I'm hosting Nach Baliye 8 and I will make it really mazedaar, says Bua aka Upasana Singh". India Today. Archived from the original on 11 December 2022. Retrieved 28 December 2023.
- ^ "The Kapil Sharma Show's Upasana Singh has this to say about joining The Drama Company". India Today. Archived from the original on 28 December 2023. Retrieved 28 December 2023.
- ^ "Upasana joins Jijaji Chhat Per Hain : The Tribune India". Archived from the original on 28 December 2023. Retrieved 28 December 2023.
- ^ "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.
External links
- Upasna Singh at IMDb
- Upasana Singh at Bollywood Hungama
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