Sunny Singh (actor)
Sunny Singh | |
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Born | Sunny Singh Nijjar 6 October 1985 |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1996–present |
Sunny Singh (born 6 October 1985)[1] is an Indian actor who works in Hindi films.[2] After working in television, he made his film debut with a brief role in Dil Toh Baccha Hai Ji (2011), and had a supporting role in Akaash Vani (2013). His first commercial success was the buddy film Pyaar Ka Punchnama 2 (2015), and his highest-grossing release came in 2018 with the romantic comedy Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety.[3]
Early life
Singh was born to stunt director Jai Singh Nijjar, who has been a stunt director for numerous films such as Chennai Express (2013) and Shivaay (2016).[4]
Career
Singh made his television debut in 2007 through the
Singh began his film career in 2010 with
Singh reteamed with Aaryan, Ranjan and Bharucha for Pyaar Ka Punchnama 2, a sequel to the 2011 film Pyaar Ka Punchnama and co-starring Aaryan, Bharucha, Omkar Kapoor, Ishita Raj Sharma and Sonnalli Seygall. With a worldwide total of ₹88 crore (US$11 million), it emerged as his first commercial success.[6] His highest-grossing release came in 2018[7] when he teamed up with the trio for the third time in Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety.[8]
Singh had a cameo appearance in Akiv Ali's directorial debut, De De Pyaar De, a romantic comedy film produced by Ranjan, about a 50-year-old businessman who falls in love with a 26-year-old girl, and starring Ajay Devgn opposite Rakul Preet Singh and Tabu.[9] He also starred in Smeep Kang's comedy film Jhootha Kahin Ka alongside Kapoor and Jimmy Sheirgill.
Singh's first release as a lead actor was Pyaar Ka Punchnama 2 producer Abhishek Pathak's directorial debut Ujda Chaman, which was based on the concept of baldness. His performance was appreciated but the film only become a moderate success at the box-office.[10]
Singh's latest release was Jai Mummy Di, a romantic comedy starring Seygall, Supriya Pathak, and Poonam Dhillon. The film, written and directed by Navjot Gulati and produced again by Ranjan, was released on 17 January 2020[11] to poor response.
In February 2021, it was announced that he will play Lakshmana in Adipurush, an upcoming film based on Ramayana.[12]
He will also star in Luv Ki Arrange Marriage opposite Avneet Kaur.[13]
Filmography
Films
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
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2010 | Paathshaala | Vicky | student | |
2011 | Dil Toh Baccha Hai Ji | Akash Kanwar | Cameo | [14] |
2013 | Akaash Vani | Ravi Sharma | [15] | |
2015 | Pyaar Ka Punchnama 2 | Siddharth "Chauka" Gandotra | [16] | |
2018 | Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety | Titu Sharma | [17] | |
2019 | De De Pyaar De | Akash Sehgal | Cameo appearance | |
Jhootha Kahin Ka | Karan Pandey | [18] | ||
Ujda Chaman | Chaman Kohli | [19] | ||
Pati Patni Aur Woh | Durgesh "Doga" Kanojia | Cameo appearance | [20] | |
2020 | Jai Mummy Di | Puneet "Punnu" Khanna | [21] | |
2023 | Adipurush | Shesh | Hindi-Telugu bilingual | [22] |
TBA | Yaar Jigri † | TBA | Completed | [23] |
TBA | Luv Ki Arrange Marriage † | TBA | Filming | [24] |
Television
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
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2007 | Kasautii Zindagii Kay | Saksham | [25] | |
2009 | Shakuntala | Karan | [25] |
Music videos
Year | Title | Singer(s) | Ref. |
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2020 | "Holi Mein Rangeele" | Mika Singh, Abhinav Shekhar, Pallavi Ishpuniyani | [26] |
2022 | "Duniya" | B Praak | [27] |
References
- ^ "Prabhas, Om Raut wish Adipurush actor Sunny Singh on birthday: 'Had lots of fun with you on sets'". The Indian Express. 6 October 2021. Archived from the original on 6 October 2021. Retrieved 24 January 2022.
- ^ "Sunshine boy". Filmfare. 29 January 2019. Retrieved 1 October 2019.
- ^ "I don't fear being judged as a misogynist: Kartik Aryan on 'protecting best friend from a gold digger'". Hindustan Times. 13 March 2018. Retrieved 10 September 2019.
- ^ "Sunny Singh: I'm not a star son, so I don't understand that space well". Hindustan Times. 5 October 2020. Archived from the original on 11 November 2021. Retrieved 24 January 2022.
- ^ Vyavahare, Renuka (25 January 2013). "Akaash Vani". The Times of India. Retrieved 2 October 2013.
- ^ "Pyaar Ka Punchnama 2 review: This sequel is hilarious". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 28 November 2015.
- ^ "Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety turns 3: Kartik Aaryan, Nushrratt Bharuccha, Sunny Singh goes down memory lane". www.indiatvnews.com. 23 February 2021. Retrieved 7 October 2021.
- ^ "'Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety' box office collection Day 5: Sunny Singh, Nushrat Bharucha and Kartik Aryan's film collects Rs 4.50 crore – Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 19 May 2020.
- ^ "Actor Sunny Singh's cameo in De De Pyaar De is winning hearts all over". 24 May 2019. Retrieved 19 May 2020.
- ^ "Ujda Chaman movie review: This Sunny Singh, Maanvi Gagroo's film lacks depth in depiction". Mumbai Mirror. Retrieved 19 May 2020.
- ^ "Sunny Singh and Sonnalli Seygall's film Jai Mummy Di to release on January 17. See new motion poster". India Today. 6 September 2019. Retrieved 10 September 2019.
- ^ "Adipurush: THIS 'Pyaar Ka Punchnama' actor joins Prabhas-Saif Ali Khan starrer, gets warm welcome by director". India TV News. 24 February 2021. Retrieved 6 October 2021.
- ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 28 March 2023.
- ^ "My competition has always been with myself: Sunny Singh". Tribune India.
- ^ Varma, Lipika (14 January 2020). "Kartik will always be special: Sunny Singh". The Asian Age. Retrieved 28 March 2023.
- ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 28 March 2023.
- ^ ANI (23 February 2023). "Sunny Singh dedicates his success to director Luv Ranjan as 'Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety' turns 5". ThePrint. Retrieved 28 March 2023.
- ^ "Jhootha Kahin Ka: Sunny Singh, Omkar Kapoor on working with Rishi Kapoor and reuniting after Pyaar Ka Punchnama 2". Firstpost. 19 July 2019. Retrieved 28 March 2023.
- ^ "Sunny Singh on Ujda Chaman and Bala: 'Comparisons with Ayushmann Khurrana won't bother me'". Hindustan Times. 16 October 2019. Retrieved 28 March 2023.
- ^ Hungama, Bollywood (3 December 2019). "Here's the role Sunny Singh plays in Pati Patni Aur Woh : Bollywood News - Bollywood Hungama". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 28 March 2023.
- ^ "5 Characters Of Sunny Singh That We All Have Loved Over The Years". Outlook India.
- ^ "Sunny Singh on his Adipurush co-star Prabhas: I don't think he knows he is a big star". Hindustan Times. 20 October 2021. Retrieved 28 March 2023.
- ^ "Yaar Jigri: Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety star Sunny Singh begins shooting with Vikrant Massey". www.indiatvnews.com. 17 August 2018. Retrieved 28 March 2023.
- ^ "Sunny Singh and Avneet Kaur to star in fam-com 'Luv Ki Arrange Marriage'". Mid-day. 28 March 2023. Retrieved 28 March 2023.
- ^ a b "Sunny Singh: I like to do my homework and be prepared before I go on set". Hindustan Times. 4 January 2023. Retrieved 28 March 2023.
- ^ "Check Out Popular Hindi Holi Song Music Video – 'Holi Mein Rangeele' Sung By Mika Singh and Abhinav Shekhar | Hindi Video Songs – Times of India". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 29 July 2021.
- ^ Duniya Song | B Praak | Jaani | Ft. Sunny Singh, Saiee Manjrekar | YRF, retrieved 4 October 2022
External links
- Sunny Singh at IMDb