Born
Nationality
Occupations
Years active
1986–present
Notable work
Comedy Nights with Kapil (2013–2016)
Spouse
Neeraj Bharadwaj
Upasana Singh (born 29 June 1975[1]) is an Indian actress and stand-up comedian who works in Hindi and Punjabi language films.
Singh is known for her role as a deaf-mute in the 1997 film Judaai.[2] Later on, she got famous for her negative portrayal in Son Pari as Cruella/Kalipari, a dark fairy. Her comedic role as Gangaa in patriotic sitcom on Doordarshan's Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani and Zee thriller show Tamanna House. Later on, she played small roles in Priyadarshan's and David Dhawan's films as a regular cast.
She played the character of "Bua" (paternal aunt) in the TV show Comedy Nights with Kapil which got her widespread critical acclaim. She is popular for her onscreen style and Punjabi and funny English dialogue delivery. She has done numerous Bollywood films as well as regional cinema such as Punjabi, Bhojpuri, Rajasthani and Gujarati.
She appeared in the 1988 film Bai Chali Sasariye, which was revolutionary for Rajasthani cinema. Since then, she has acted in many regional films and is a known face in the Punjabi, Gujarati and Hindi film industry. She has also done numerous supporting roles for films such as Darr, Jawani Zindabad, Loafer, Judaai, Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon, Mujhse Shaadi Karogi, Aitraaz, Old Is Gold, My Friend Ganesha, Golmaal Returns and Hungama.
Singh is also known for her comic roles in films and television and she has also appeared in many popular series like Raja Ki Aayegi Baraat, Pari Hoon Main, Maayka, Ye Meri Life Hai, Bani - Ishq Da Kalma and Sonpari. Singh became a household name with her stint as Tarawanti on Nadaniyaan and the desperate "Bua" (paternal aunt) in the hit TV show Comedy Nights with Kapil, particularly for her trademark dialogue "Bittu, Kaun hai ye aadmi?" (Bittu, who is this man?).[3] Singh has also acted in Bollywood comedy movies such as Mujhse Shaadi Karogi and Golmaal Returns.[4] In 2015, she played the role of Manjeet in Chalk N Duster, alongside Juhi Chawla, Shabana Azmi and Girish Karnad.[5]
In 2017, Singh bagged a role in Judwaa 2, alongside Varun Dhawan, Jacqueline Fernandez and Taapsee Pannu.[6]
She has also been a part of the sequel of the popular Punjabi film Carry On Jatta, which was one of the highest grossing Punjabi films in India. The movie stars Gippy Grewal, Sonam Bajwa and Jaswinder Bhalla. She is currently playing the role of Panchami (Bebe), Pancham's mother SAB TV's comedy serial Jijaji Chhat Per Hain.[7] She returned to television in Gangs of Filmistan.
Year
Film
Role
Language
Note
1988
Laxmi
1989
Paap Ki Saza
1990
Rosie
Hindi
1991
punjabi
1991
Laali
1992
Main Hoon Geeta
Geeta
Hindi
Lead role
Ganga
Hindi
Ramwati
Ramwati
Hindi
Sanam Tere Hain Hum
Hindi
Chandramukhi
Hindi
1993
Hindi
Lead role
Dosti Ki Saugandh
Hindi
Mane sote diya jagay
Hindi
Cameo
Khoon Ka Sindoor
Police Inspector Asha Sharma
Lead role
Dancer at Marriage ceremony
Hindi
1995
Ab To Jeene Do
Hindi
Ashique Mastana
Esha
Hindi
1996
Woman flirted with Bhiku
Hindi
Bharti Verma
Hindi
1997
Ganga Maange Khoon
Hindi
Vaani
Hindi
Meera
Hindi
Neha's Aunt
Hindi
Pratap's Girlfriend
Hindi
1998
Sarbans Dani Guru Gobind Singh
Punjabi
1999
Mala
Hindi
2000
Kothewali
Hindi
Bhai Thakur
Janki
Hindi
Guler Mehndi's Wife
Hindi
Bidhatar Khela
Shikha
Special appearance
Hindi
2002
Ek Aur Visphot
Mala
Hindi
Kismis Khajoora
Hindi
Angaar -The Fire
Hindi
Nikki
Hindi
2003
Herself
Hindi
Cameo
Hum Hain Pyar Mein
Herself
Hindi
Kamlabai
Hindi
Secretary
Hindi
Dulari
Hindi
2004
Mrs. Surya Prakash
Hindi
Paramjeet
Hindi
Kanchan
Hindi
Mrs. Surya
Hindi
2005
Naari Ek Khilona?
Janki Madam
Hindi
Model - The Beauty
Hindi
Mahiya - Call of Love
Hindi
Jalwa - Fun In Love
Manjit Kaur 'Munnu'
Hindi
Raja Bhai Lagey Raho
Herself
Hindi
Cameo
Mrs. Vishal Sharma
Hindi
2006
Barkha Rani
Hindi
Lajjo
Hindi
Paramjeet G. Ghuggi
Hindi
Shanta
Hindi
Kalawati 'Kal' Talwar
Hindi
Hota Hai Dil Pyaar Mein Paagal
Hindi
2007
Old Is Gold
Neha
Hindi
Gangu Tai
Hindi
2008
Sardar's wife
Hindi
Barkha
Hindi
Mrs. Malhotra
Hindi
Anjali M. Khurana
Hindi
Maid
Hindi
My Friend Ganesha 2
Gangu Tai
Hindi
Lucky's customer
Hindi
Cameo
Don Shamsher
Punjabi
Wattanaan Ton Door
Punjabi language
2009
Chhaya U. Upadhyay
Hindi
Manjeet bua
Hindi
2010
Idiot Box
T.V. Mirchandani
Hindi
2011
Who Is There Kaun Hain Wahan
Hindi
2012
Chhanno Kaur
Punjab
Inspector
Hindi
Aunty
Hindi
Love Recipe
Hindi
2013
Mrs Pappy
Punjabi
2014
Pammi
Punjabi
Taanko Bhid Gayo
PG Aunty
Rajasthani
2015
Adi's mother
Hindi
Nikki ji
Punjabi
Hindi
Kamla Kalyani
Hindi
Gulabo
Punjabi
MummyJi
Punjabi
2016
Manjeet
Hindi
2017
Leela
Hindi
2018
Channo
Punjabi
2019
Punjabi
Bhuaa
Punjabi language
Simran Sidhu
Punjabi
2021
Hindi
2022
Dolly Chaddha
Hindi
2022
Bai Ji Kuttange
Punjabi
Also producer[13]
2023
Hume Toh Loot Liya
Hindi
MX Player film
Year
Title
Role
Notes
1997–2000
1997
2000–2004
Kaali Pari/Cruella aunty
2003
Lady Inspector: Thrills and spills
Lady Inspector
2003–2006
Ganga Om Bhushan
2004–2005
2004
2007–2009
Lovely Bua
2007–2010
Sid's mom
2008–2010
Bhanumati
2008
Mamiji
2009
Radha Devi/Ghost Mother
2011–2013
Mrs. Kaushik Ki Paanch Bahuein
2012
2013–2014
Buaji
2013–2016
Pinky Sharma
2013–2017
Taravanti Verma, Nandu and Pappu's mother
Lead role
2015–2017
Madhu Pratap Singh
2016
Pinky Sharma
2016–2017
Twinkle
2017
Host
2017–2018
Various characters
2018–2019
Panchami
Episodic role
Pramod's sister in law
2020
Various characters
2022
