Amrita Singh
Amrita Singh | |
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 Singh in 2017 | |
| Born | Amrita Singh Virk 1964 or 1965 (age 59–60) |
| 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 Virk(born 1964/1965) is an Indian actress who mainly works inHindifilms. Singh made her acting debut withBetaab(1983). Singh established herself as a popular and leading actress of the 1980s and early 1990s. She has received several accloades including aFilmfare Awardand anIndian Telly Award.
Singh went onto appear as a leading lady in commercially successful films such asMard(1985),Chameli Ki Shaadi(1986),Naam(1986),Khudgarz(1987),Thikana(1987),Waaris(1988),Toofan(1989),Dil Aashna Hai(1992),Aaina(1993), andRang(1993). ForAaina,she won theFilmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress.Post this success, she took a break from acting. Singh returned to films with23rd March 1931: Shaheed(2002), and received praises for her performance inKalyug(2005),Shootout at Lokhandwala(2007),2 States(2014),Hindi Medium(2017), andBadla(2019).
Singh won theIndian Telly Award for Best Actress in a Negative Role (Jury)for her television debutKkavyanjali(2005-2006). She was married to actorSaif Ali Khanfrom 1991 to 2004, with whom she had two children, including actressSara Ali Khan.
Early life
[edit]Amrita Singh was born in 1961[1]toRukhsana Sultana[2]and an army officer Shivinder Singh Virk.[3][4]Her mother was a political associate ofSanjay Gandhiduring theIndian Emergencyin the 1970s, who became known for leading Sanjay Gandhi'ssterilisation campaignin Muslim areas of Old Delhi.[5][6][7][8][9]Through her paternal grandmother Mohinder Kaur, Amrita is the great-granddaughter ofSobha Singh,one of the builders of New Delhi, the grandniece of the late novelistKhushwant Singh,and great-grandniece of politicianUjjal Singh.The actressBegum Parais her great-aunt and her husband wasNasir Khan,who is the brother ofDilip Kumar.ActorAyub Khanis her uncle (second cousin once removed).[2]Singh was a childhood friend ofShah Rukh Khan.Their mothers often worked together in the Old Delhi area and Singh attended the same school as Khan's sister, Shahnaz.[10]
Singh attendedModern Schoolin New Delhi and is fluent in English,PunjabiandHindi.[11]
Career
[edit]1983–1993
[edit]Singh made herHindi cinemadebut in 1983 withBetaab,a highly successful romantic drama in which she was paired withSunny Deol.This was quickly followed by a succession of hits, such asSunny(1984),Mard(which was the biggest hit of 1985) andSaaheb(also 1985),Chameli Ki ShaadiandNaam(both 1986),Khudgarz(1987), andWaaris(1988). Singh made a successful pair in several films, not only withSunny Deol,Sanjay Dutt,andRaj Babbar,but also withJeetendra,Vinod Khanna,Anil KapoorandAmitabh 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 asRaju Ban Gaya Gentleman(1992),Suryavanshi(1992) andAaina(1993), winning theFilmfare Award for Best Supporting Actressfor the lattermost.[citation needed]Her comic timings in films such asSaahebandChameli Ki Shaadiare still remembered. She decided to retire into family life and quit acting after her appearance inRang(1993).
2002–present
[edit]Singh returned to acting in 2002 with23rd March 1931: Shaheed,in which she played the mother ofBhagat Singh(played byBobby Deol). She joined the television industry withEkta Kapoor's family dramaKavyanjali,which aired onStarPlusin 2005. In the show, Singh was seen in a negative role that soon gained immense popularity.[13]Later that year, she received critical acclaim for her performance in yet another negative role for the filmKalyug,which earned her a nomination for theFilmfare Award for Best Performance in a Negative Role.In 2007, Singh played the role of gangsterMaya Dolas' mother, Ratnaprabha Dolas, in theSanjay GuptafilmShootout at Lokhandwala,directed by Apoorva Lakhia.Vivek Oberoiplayed the role of Maya Dolas. Later on, she appeared in theanthology filmDus Kahaniyaan,where she appeared in the short storyPoornmasi.
Continuing her acting journey, Singh was seen inKajraare(2010), and also appeared inAurangzeb(2012) under theYash Raj Filmsbanner, where she was paired withJackie Shroffafter almost two decades, after having paired together inAaina.[14]In 2014, she was seen in2 States,produced byDharma Productions,portraying the role of co-actorArjun Kapoor's mother. The film was released on 18 April 2014, and was a critical and commercial success, and also earned Singh a second nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress.[15]In 2016, she appeared inFlying JatplayingTiger Shroff's mother. In 2017, she appeared in the comedy-dramaHindi Mediumas a school principal. In 2019, she appeared inSujoy Ghosh's psychological mystery thrillerBadla,reuniting with Amitabh Bachchan after 18 years.Badlaand Singh's performance received widespread critical acclaim upon release. The film proved to be a commercial success, and Singh's performance earned her a third nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress.[16]
Personal life
[edit]Singh married her cousin (mother's side) actorSaif Ali Khanin January 1991. Singh, who was raised as aSikh,converted to Islambefore marriage and the couple had anIslamic wedding.[17]6 years younger,[1]Khan is the son of former Indian test cricket captainMansoor Ali Khan Pataudi,the ninthNawab of Pataudiand actressSharmila Tagoreand is a member of the royal family of the erstwhileBhopal StateandPataudi State.Despite controversies, they remained married.[18]She gave up acting after her marriage to Khan. After thirteen years of marriage, the couple divorced in 2004.[19]Their daughterSara Ali Khan Pataudiwas born on 12 August 1993, and son Ibrahim Ali Khan Pataudi on 5 March 2001.[20]
Reception and legacy
[edit]Singh is regarded as one of the most popular and leading actress of 80s.[21]Her debut filmBetaabmade her an overnight sensation.Sukanya VermaofRediffnoted, "Amrita Singh is a heroine who breathed fire and shushed up anyone who dared disagree with her flare-ups and fury."[22]Lakshana N Palat ofIndian Expresssaid that her career, comprised "a strong filmography" and noted, "With her narrowed eyes, and reverberating voice, Amrita created a new leading heroine. She has made a mark in every role that she has played — a 90’s vamp, a heroine, a mother, she has done it all."[23]Ritika Nath ofPTC Punjabisaid, "From 1983 to 1993, Amrita Singh had the reigning ten years in the industry."[24]
Filmography
[edit]Films
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Platform | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005–2006 | Kkavyanjali | Nitya Nanda | StarPlus | Won theIndian Telly Award for Best Actress in a Negative Role (Jury) |
Awards and nominations
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| Year | Nominated work | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |||
| 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 |
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