Sameksha
Sameksha | |
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Born |
Sameksha Singh 8 October. Chandigarh, India |
Residence | Mumbai, India |
Occupation | Actress, model |
Years active | 2004–present |
Sameksha Singh (born 8 October 1985), known mononymously as Sameksha, is an Indian film and television actress. She has played a range of characters in various TV series and films, in multiple languages, but mainly Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, and Punjabi.[1]
Early life
Sameksha Singh was born to parents Sat Paul (a business man) and Usha Kwatra (a retired official at the Punjab Secretariat). She was raised in Punjab in a traditional Indian family. Sameksha later relocated to Mumbai to pursue a career in acting.
Career
Sameksha made her debut in the film industry when director Puri Jagannadh cast her as the lead in the 2004 Telugu film 143. Months later, she subsequently appeared in the 2005 Tamil film Arinthum Ariyamalum,[2] where she starred opposite Navdeep and Arya.[3]
Sameksha earned further success with the 2014 drama Fateh, following which she was awarded the Balraj Sahni Honour Award for contributions to Punjabi cinema.[4][5] Sameksha's role in Vaapsi (2016) was critically acclaimed in various film festivals.
Sameksha, alongside film work, made her television debut on Sahara One's Zaara – Pyaar ki Saugat, in the titular role. She also played a parallel lead role in the long-running soap opera Yahaaan Main Ghar Ghar Kheli on Zee TV. She also portrayed the role of Roshni in the crime thriller Arjun on Star Plus, followed by a stint in the political thriller, P.O.W.- Bandi Yuddh Ke.[6]
Currently, Sameksha appears in the Sony TV's historical drama Porus, portraying the iconic Queen Olympias. [7][8] She is also playing a lead role in the sitcom Khichdi Returns.[9]
Filmography
Films
Year | Film | Language | Role | Notes |
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2016 | Pranam | Hindi | Manjri | |
Vaapsi | Punjabi | Jeetan | ||
2014 | Fateh | Punjabi | Sehaj Sandhu | |
Kirpaan | Punjabi | Seerat | ||
2013 | Jatts In Golmaal | Punjabi | Raavi | |
Lucky Di Unlucky Story | Punjabi | Sheffy | ||
2012 | Kulumanali | Telugu | ||
Dhada | Telugu | Preethi | ||
2011 | Karthikai | Tamil | Simultaneously made in Telugu as Samrajyam | |
2008 | Brahmanandam Drama Company | Telugu | Soni | |
Panchamirtham | Tamil | Mandakini | Dubbed into Malayalam | |
2007 | Mr.Hot Mr.Kool | Hindi | Dolly | |
Murugaa | Tamil | Special Appearance, | ||
Kotha Katha | Telugu | Dubbed into Tamil as Puthu Kathai | ||
Thee Nagar | Tamil | Special Appearance | ||
2006 | Mercury Pookkal | Tamil | ||
Manathodu Mazhaikalam | Tamil | Sruthi | ||
Madana | Kannada | Urvashi | Remake of 2004 Tamil film, Manmadhan | |
2005 | Arinthum Ariyamalum | Tamil | Sandhya | Dubbed into Telugu as Kalisunte |
2004 | 143 | Telugu | Sanjana | |
Television
Year | Show | Role | Channel |
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2018 | Khichdi | Parminder | Star Plus |
21 Sarfarosh - Saragarhi 1897 | Sohni | Discovery Jeet | |
2017–present | Porus | Olympias | Sony Entertainment Television[10] |
2016–17 | P.O.W.- Bandi Yuddh Ke | Indira Jaisingh | Star Plus |
2015 | Badi Dooooor Se Aaye Hai | Toffee Raheja | SAB TV |
2012 | Arjun | Roshni Rawte | Star Plus |
2009 | Yahaaan Main Ghar Ghar Kheli | Nilanjana Roy | Zee TV |
2006–2007 | Zaara | Zaara Khan | Sahara One |
References
- ↑ "Samiksha Singh". photos.filmibeat.com.
- ↑ "Arindhum Ariyamalum Music Review".
- ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 20 December 2016. Retrieved 7 December 2016.
- ↑ "Punjabi Movie – Vaapsi Review, Rating and Live Updates".
- ↑ "'Vaapsi' to premiere on PTC Punjabi". Retrieved 31 March 2018.
- ↑ "Sameksha in 'POW Bandi Yuddh Ke'". Retrieved 31 March 2018.
- ↑ "Sameksha: If my character requires me to walk nude, I will".
- ↑ "Sameksha Singh In Porus". Retrieved 31 March 2018.
- ↑ "Sameksha joins the 'Khichdi' gang". Retrieved 14 April 2018.
- ↑ "Olympia Ka Guroor". YouTube. Retrieved 31 March 2018.