Amrita Singh
Amrita Singh | |
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Born | 9 February 1958 |
Education | Modern School, New Delhi |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 1983–2022 |
Spouse | |
Children | Sara Ali Khan Ibrahim Ali Khan |
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Amrita Singh (born 9 February 1958) is an Indian actress who mainly works in Hindi films. Singh made her acting debut with Betaab (1983). Singh established herself as a popular and leading actress of the 1980s and early 1990s. She has received several accloades including a Filmfare Award and an Indian Telly Award.
Singh went onto appear as a leading lady in commercially successful films such as -
Singh won the Indian Telly Award for Best Actress in a Negative Role (Jury) for her television debut Kkavyanjali (2005-2006). She was married to actor Saif Ali Khan from 1991 to 2004, with whom she had 2 children including actress Sara Ali Khan.
Early life
Amrita Singh was born on 9 February 1958
Singh attended Modern School in New Delhi and is fluent in English, Punjabi and Hindi.[11]
Career
1983–1993
Singh made her Hindi cinema debut in 1983 with Betaab, a highly successful romantic drama in which she was paired with Sunny Deol. This was quickly followed by a succession of hits, such as Sunny (1984), Mard (which was the biggest hit of 1985) and Saaheb (also 1985), Chameli Ki Shaadi and Naam (both 1986), Khudgarz (1987), and Waaris (1988). Singh made a successful pair in several films, not only with Sunny Deol, Sanjay Dutt, and Raj Babbar, but also with Jeetendra, Vinod Khanna, Anil Kapoor and Amitabh Bachchan, some of the leading actors of the 1980s.[12] As well as playing leading roles, she also played supporting negative roles in films such as Raju Ban Gaya Gentleman (1992), Suryavanshi (1992) and Aaina (1993), winning the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress for the lattermost.[citation needed] Her comic timings in films such as Saaheb and Chameli Ki Shaadi are still remembered. She decided to retire into family life and quit acting after her appearance in Rang (1993).
2002–present
Singh returned to acting in 2002 with
Continuing her acting journey, Singh was seen in
Personal life
Singh married actor
Reception and legacy
Singh is regarded as one of the most popular and leading actress of 80s.
Filmography
Films
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1983 | Betaab | Roma (Dingy) | |
1984 | Sunny | Amrita | |
Duniya | Roma Verma | ||
1985 | Saaheb | Natasha 'Nikki' | |
Mard | Ruby | ||
1986 | Mera Dharam | Durga Thakur | |
Chameli Ki Shaadi | Chameli | ||
Kala Dhanda Goray Log | Ramola/ Pooja | ||
Karamdaata | Pinky | ||
Naam | Rita | ||
1987 | Naam O Nishan | Vanisha | |
Khudgarz | Mrs. Sinha | ||
Thikana |
Shaila | ||
1988 | Mulzim | Mala | |
Kabzaa | Rita | ||
Tamacha | Maria | ||
Shukriyaa | Neema | ||
Waaris | Shibo | ||
Charnon Ki Saugandh | Kanchan Singh | ||
Agnee | Tara | ||
1989 | Sachai Ki Taqat | Mrs. Ram Singh | |
Hathyar | Suman | ||
Galiyon Ka Badshah |
Cameo | ||
Ilaaka | Sub-Inspector Neha Singh | ||
Batwara | Roopa | ||
Toofan | Pickpocketer | ||
Jaadugar | Mona | ||
1990 | Veeru Dada | Meena | |
Karishma Kali Kaa | Parvati | ||
Maut Ke Farishtey | |||
Aag Ka Dariya | |||
Kroadh | Matki | ||
CID | Meghna Saxena | ||
1991 | Sadhu Sant | Meena Kapoor | |
Paap Ki Aandhi | Reshma | ||
Dharam Sankat | Madhu | ||
Akayla | Sapna | ||
Rupaye Dus Karod | Aarthi Saxena | ||
Pyaar Ka Saaya | Maya Gangadhami | ||
1992 | Raju Ban Gaya Gentleman | Sapna Chhabria | |
Suryavanshi | Princess Suryalekha | ||
Kal Ki Awaaz | Principal Nahim Bilgrami | ||
Dil Aashna Hai | Raj | ||
1993 | Aaina | Roma Mathur | Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress[citation needed] |
Rang | Indu | ||
2002 | 23rd March 1931: Shaheed | Vidya | |
2005 | Kalyug | Simi Roy | Nominated – Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Negative Role[citation needed] |
2007 | Shootout at Lokhandwala | Mom (Aai) | |
Dus Kahaniyaan | Mala | Segment: Pooranmasi | |
2010 | Kajraare | Zohra Baano | |
2013 | Aurangzeb | Neena Wadhwa | |
2014 | 2 States | Kavita Malhotra | Nominated – Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress[citation needed] |
2016 | A Flying Jatt | Mrs. Dhillon | |
2017 | Hindi Medium |
Principal Lodha | |
2019 | Badla | Rani Kaur | Nominated – Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress[citation needed] |
2022 | Heropanti 2 | Hema |
Television
Year | Title | Role | Platform | Notes |
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2005–2006 | Kkavyanjali | Nitya Nanda | StarPlus |
Awards and nominations
This section of a biography of a living person does not include any references or sources. (March 2023) |
Year | Nominated work | Category | Result |
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Filmfare Awards | |||
1994 | Aaina | Best Supporting Actress | Won |
2006 | Kalyug | Best Performance in a Negative Role | Nominated |
2015 | 2 States | Best Supporting Actress | Nominated |
2020 | Badla | Nominated | |
IIFA Awards
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2006 | Kalyug | Best Performance in a Negative Role | Nominated |
2015 | 2 States | Best Supporting Actress | Nominated |
2021 | Badla | Nominated | |
Indian Telly Awards | |||
2005 | Kkavyanjali | Best Actress in a Negative Role (Popular) | Nominated |
Best Actress in a Negative Role (Jury) | Won | ||
Producers Guild Film Awards | |||
2015 | 2 States | Best Actress in a Supporting Role | Nominated |
Screen Awards | |||
2019 | Badla | Best Supporting Actress | Nominated |
Zee Cine Awards | |||
2003 | 23rd March 1931: Shaheed | Best Actor in a Supporting Role – Female | Nominated |
2006 | Kalyug | Best Performance in a Negative Role | Nominated |
2020 | Badla | Best Actor in a Supporting Role – Female | Nominated |
References
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- ^ "2 States: Amrita Singh to play Arjun Kapoor's punjabi mother with an expert polish the role seemed totally typical or original in tone. On the other hand, Revati of south-indian films, as Alia's mother gave a skilled acting performance that was a pleasure for viewers.Also, the unmatched relation with Ronit Roy's character was a strong feeling scene for viewers. Amrita was fabulous in 2 States". The Times of India. 9 January 2013. Archived from the original on 12 October 2020. Retrieved 18 March 2014.
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- ^ "No one changes their religion in order to get married: Saif Ali Khan speaks about 'love jihad'". The Express Tribune. 24 April 2015. Archived from the original on 12 October 2020. Retrieved 21 April 2016.
- ^ "When Amrita Singh regretted not giving son Ibrahim as much attention as Sara Ali Khan: 'Because mama was out making a living'". 15 September 2022.
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External links
- Amrita Singh at IMDb
- Amrita Singh at Bollywood Hungama