Upasana Singh


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..Later on she got famous for her negative potrayal in Son Pari as Cruella/kalipari a dark fairy,her comedic role as Gangaa in patriotic sitcom on Doordarshan Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani and Zee thriller show Tamanna House.Later on She played small roles in priyadarshan and david dhawan films as a regular cast.She played the character of "Bua" 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. During Covid-19 Singh was one of the top indian actress who's almost 6 serials Om Namah Shivay, Son Pari, The Kapil Sharma Show, Santoshi Maa, Aashiq Biwi Kaa & Chalo Saaf Karein
were retelecast on television.

Career

Singh debuted in the 1986 Hindi movie Babul as the leading lady under the banner of Rajshri 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 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" in the hit TV show Comedy Nights with Kapil, particularly for her trademark dialogue "Bittu, Kaun hai ye aadmi?". Singh has also acted in Bollywood comedy movies such as Mujhse Shaadi Karogi and Golmaal Returns. In 2015, she played the role of Manjeet in Chalk N Duster, alongside Juhi Chawla, Shabana Azmi and Girish Karnad.
In 2017, Singh bagged a role in Judwaa 2, alongside Varun Dhawan, Jacqueline Fernandez and Taapsee Pannu.
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, Pancham's mother SAB TV's comedy serial Jijaji Chhat Per Hain.

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 a hero and negative character too. They met and decided to get married, when working together for the serial Aye Dil-e-Nadaan.

Filmography

YearFilmRoleLanguageNotes---
1986BabulNandini aka Nannu SinghHindi---
1988Bai Chali SasariyeRajasthani---
1989Paap Ki SazaHindi---
1990Jawani ZindabadRosieHindi---
1991Badla Jatti DaLaaliPunjabiAntagonist---
1992Main Hoon GeetaGeetaHindiLead Role---
1992Ganga Ki VachanGangaHindiLead Role---
1992RamwatiRamwatiHindiLead Role---
1992Sanam Tere Hain HumHindi---
1992Insaaf Ki DeviChandramukhiHindi---
1993Aaj Ki TaaqatHindiLead Role---
1993Dosti Ki SaugandhHindi---
1993Bedardi'Mane sote diya jagay' HindiCameo Appearance---
1993Khoon Ka SindoorAshaHindiLead Role---
1993DarrDancer at Marriage ceremonyHindiCameo Appearance---
1995Ab To Jeene DoHindi---
1995Ashique MastanaEshaHindi---
1996LoaferWoman flirted with BhikuHindi---
1996BhishmaBharti VermaHindi---
1997Ganga Maange KhoonHindi---
1997JudaaiVaani Hindi---
1997Krishna ArjunMeeraHindi---
1997Deewana MastanaNeha's AuntHindi---
1997Mr. and Mrs. KhiladiPratap's GirlfriendHindi---
1999SarfaroshMalaHindiFilm won the National Film Award for Best Popular Film---
2000KothewaliHindi---
2000Bhai ThakurJankiHindi---
2000BadalGuler Mehndi's WifeHindi---
2000Hamara Dil Aapke Paas HaiHindi---
2002Ek Aur VisphotMalaHindi---
2002Haan Maine Bhi Pyaar KiyaKismisHindi---
2002Angaar -The FireHindi---
2002'Nikki, Vivek's MaidHindi---
2003'HerselfHindiCameo Appearance ---
2003Hum Hain Pyar MeinHerselfHindi---
2003Ishq VishkKamlabaiHindi---
2003Main Prem Ki Diwani HoonSecretaryHindi---
2003HungamaDulari, Popat's wifeHindi---
2004Mujhse Shaadi KarogiMrs. Surya PrakashHindi---
2004Mysteries ShaqueParamjeetHindi---
2004AitraazKanchanHindi---
2004HulchulMrs. SuryaHindi---
2005Naari Ek Khilona?Janki MadamHindi---
2005Model - The BeautyHindi---
2005Mahiya - Call of LoveHindi---
2005Jalwa - Fun In LoveManjit Kaur 'Munnu'Hindi---
2005Raja Bhai Lagey RahoHerself HindiCameo Appearance---
2005Vaah! Life Ho Toh Aisi!Mrs. Vishal SharmaHindi---
2006Love In JapanBarkha RaniHindi---
2006Chand Ke Paar ChaloLajjoHindi---
2006Humko Deewana Kar GayeParamjeet G. GhuggiHindi---
2006AatmaShantaHindi---
2006Iqraar by ChanceKalawati 'Kal' TalwarHindi---
2006Hota Hai Dil Pyaar Mein PaagalHindi---
2007Old Is Gold NehaHindi---
2007My Friend GaneshaGangu TaiHindi---
2008Mr. Black Mr. WhiteSardar's wifeHindi---
2008Don Muthu SwamiBarkhaHindi---
2008Hastey HasteyMrs. MalhotraHindi---
2008Good Luck!Anjali M. KhuranaHindi---
2008God Tussi Great HoMaidHindi---
2008My Friend Ganesha 2Gangu TaiHindi---
2008Golmaal ReturnsLucky's customerHindiCameo Appearance---
2008Chak De PhatteDon ShamsherPunjabi---
2008Wattanaan Ton DoorPunjabi---
2009Chal Chala ChalChhaya U. UpadhyayHindi---
2009Manjeet buaHindi---
2010Idiot Box T.V. MirchandaniHindi---
2011Who Is There Kaun Hain WahanProducer Ejaz Ahmed---
2012Jatt & JulietChhanno KaurPunjabi---
Tension Mat Le yaarInspectorHindi-----
Bhanvari Ka JaalAuntyHindi2013Daddy Cool Munde FoolMrs PappyPunjabi
2014Disco SinghPammiPunjabiBhupendra's wife---
2015Wedding PullavAdi's motherHindi---
2015Control Bhaji ControlNikki jiPunjabi---
2015P Se PM TakHindi---
2015Hum Sab Ullu HainKamla KalyaniHindi---
201522g Tussi Ghaint HoGulabo Punjabi---
2015Myself PenduMummyJi Punjabi---
2016Chalk n DusterManjeetHindiTeacher---
2017Judwaa 2LeelaHindiSamaara's mother---
2018Carry on Jatta 2ChannoPunjabi---
2019Ardab MutiyaranPunjabi---
2019Jind JaanBhuaaPunjabi----

Television

YearTitleRoleChannelNotes/Sources
1997–2000Jai HanumanMohiniDD Metro
1997Om Namah ShivayMohiniDD National
2000–2004SonpariKaali Pari/Cruella auntyStarPlusLead Antagonist
2003-2009Phir Bhi Dil Hai HindustaniGanga Om BhushanDD National
2004–2005Ye Meri Life HaiSony Entertainment Television
2004Tamanna HouseZee TV
2007–2009MaaykaLovely BuaZee TV
2007–2010Dill Mill GayyeSid's momStar One
2008–2010Raja Ki Aayegi BaraatBhanumatiStarPlus
2008Pari Hoon MainMamijiStar One
2011–2013Mrs. Kaushik Ki Paanch BahueinZee TV
2012Yeh Zindagi Hai GulshanDD National
2013–2014Bani - Ishq Da KalmaBuajiColors TV
2013–2016Comedy Nights with KapilPinky Sharma/Pinky Bua Colors TVComic Role
2013–2017NadaniyaanTaravanti Verma, Nandu and Pappu's motherBIG MagicLead Role
2015–2017Santoshi MaaMadhu Pratap Singh&TV
2016–2017The Kapil Sharma Show TwinkleSony Entertainment TelevisionComic Role
2018–2019Jijaji Chhat Per HainPanchami, Pancham's motherSAB TVComic Role, Protagonist's Mother
2018–2019Aashiq Biwi KaaNeeta Ghost MotherDoordarshanComic Role, Protagonist's Mother
2018–2019Chalo Saaf KareinEpisodic RoleDoordarshanSocial Sitcom
2018–2019Kanpur Wale KhuranasPramod's sister in lawStar Plus