Neha Devi Singh

Neha Devi Singh
Born (1981-08-09) August 9, 1981
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Occupation Actress, writer
Years active 2003–2007

Neha Devi Singh (born August 9, 1981) is an Indian television actress and writer, best known for her portrayal of Bijli in Ssshhhh...Koi Hai and Bhoomika Goenka in Saarrthi. She is the first television actress in India to work as an action hero.

Early life

Neha Devi Singh was born on August 9, 1981 in Mumbai, India. Singh received a degree in Economics from St. Xavier's College. She set out to seek work in the television industry. She pursued a career as a director or producer, but became an actor.[1]

Career

Singh made her television debut with Ssshhhh...Koi Hai[2] as Sameera/Bijli. she was last seen in Saarrthi[3] as Bhoomika Goenka on STAR Plus. After two and a half years of a successful run with Saarrthi, she left the serial in 2007 and was replaced by Zalak Thakker as the protagonist Bhoomika Goenka.[1]

Post–acting

After leaving Saarrthi in 2007, Singh became a columnist for Channel Y–a youth page in Mumbai newsline as well as a contributor to the weekend addition of the Financial Express in 2009. She has become a professional writer and has written the script for a film.[1]

In 2010–2011, she worked as the Project Supervisor for Deepa Sahi's directorial debut "TERE MERE PHERE" produced by Ketan Mehta (of Mya Movies Pvt ltd.) and Anup Jalota, released September 2011. As of February 2012 she is the project head and creative consultant for new projects in Asit Modi's Neela Telefilms.

Television shows

Year:Serial:Role:Channel:
2003–2004Ssshhhh...Koi Hai - TrikaalSameera / BijliSTAR Plus
2004Vikraal Aur GabraalSameera/BijliSTAR Plus
2004–2007SaarrthiBhoomika GoenkaSTAR Plus
2009AahatJasmineSony Entertainment

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Drama Serial Result
2004 STAR Parivaar Awards Favourite Action Star Ssshhhh...Koi Hai[2] Nominated
2006 STAR Parivaar Awards Favourite Devrani Saarrthi[3] Won

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Biography". Mumbai, India: Neha Devi Singh: Official Website. Archived from the original on April 1, 2010. Retrieved November 29, 2011.
  2. 1 2 "STAR Parivaar Awards 2004 Nominations". Indya.com. May 2004. Archived from the original on September 30, 2011. Retrieved November 29, 2011.
  3. 1 2 "STAR Parivaar Awards 2006 Winners". Indya.com. April 2006. Archived from the original on September 30, 2011. Retrieved November 29, 2011.
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