Upasana Singh (born 29 June 1975) is an Indian actress who works in Hindi, Punjabi, and Rajasthani language films.
Singh played the role of a deaf-mute in the 1997 film Judaai. She appeared on television in Son Pari as Cruella/Kalipari, a dark fairy, in the sitcom on Doordarshan's Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani and the Zee thriller show Tamanna House. She also 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 has appeared in Bollywood films as well as regional cinema such as Punjabi, Bhojpuri, Rajasthani, and Gujarati.
Career She appeared in the 1988 film Bai Chali Sasariye. Since then, she has acted in many regional films and is a known face in the Punjabi, Gujarati, and Hindi film industries. She has also played supporting roles for the films 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 has appeared in 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 TV show Comedy Nights with Kapil, particularly for her catch-phrase "Bittu, Kaun hai ye aadmi?" (Bittu, who is this man?). Singh has also acted in Bollywood comedy movies such as Mujhse Shaadi Karogi and Golmaal Returns. In 2015, she played the role of Manjeet in Chalk N Duster, alongside Juhi Chawla, Shabana Azmi and Girish Karnad.
In 2017, Singh bagged a role in Judwaa 2, alongside Varun Dhawan, Jacqueline Fernandez and Taapsee Pannu.
She has also been a part of the sequel of the 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 plays the role of Panchami (Bebe), Pancham's mother SAB TV's comedy serial Jijaji Chhat Per Hain. She returned to television in Gangs of Filmistan.
Filmography Films Year Film Role Language Note 1988 Bai Chali Sasariye Laxmi Rajasthani 1989 Paap Ki Saza Hindi 1990 Jawani Zindabad Rosie Hindi1991Subedaar Punjabi 1991 Badla Jatti Da Laali Punjabi 1992 Main Hoon Geeta Geeta Hindi Lead role Ganga Ki Vachan Ganga Hindi Ramwati Ramwati Hindi Sanam Tere Hain Hum Hindi Insaaf Ki Devi Chandramukhi Hindi 1993 Hindi Lead role Dosti Ki Saugandh Hindi Bedardi Mane sote diya jagay Hindi Cameo Khoon Ka Sindoor Police Inspector Asha Sharma Hindi Lead role Darr Dancer at Marriage ceremony Hindi 1995 Ab To Jeene Do Hindi Ashique Mastana Esha Hindi 1996 Loafer Woman flirted with Bhiku Hindi Bhishma Bharti Verma Hindi 1997 Ganga Maange Khoon Hindi Judaai Vaani Hindi Krishna Arjun Meera Hindi Deewana Mastana Neha's Aunt Hindi Mr. and Mrs. Khiladi Pratap's Girlfriend Hindi 1998 Sarbans Dani Guru Gobind Singh Punjabi 1999 Sarfarosh Mala Hindi 2000 Kothewali Hindi Bhai Thakur Janki Hindi Badal Guler Mehndi's Wife Hindi Bidhatar Khela Shikha Bengali Special appearance Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai Hindi 2002 Ek Aur Visphot Mala Hindi Haan Maine Bhi Pyaar Kiya Kismis Khajoora Hindi Angaar -The Fire Hindi Nikki Hindi 2003 Talaash: The Hunt Begins... Herself Hindi Cameo Hum Hain Pyar Mein Herself Hindi Ishq Vishk Kamlabai Hindi Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon Secretary Hindi Hungama Dulari Hindi 2004 Mujhse Shaadi Karogi Mrs. Surya Prakash Hindi Mysteries Shaque Paramjeet Hindi Aitraaz Kanchan Hindi Hulchul 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 Vaah! Life Ho Toh Aisi! Mrs. Vishal Sharma Hindi 2006 Love In Japan Barkha Rani Hindi Chand Ke Paar Chalo Lajjo Hindi Humko Deewana Kar Gaye Paramjeet G. Ghuggi Hindi Aatma Shanta Hindi Iqraar by Chance Kalawati 'Kal' Talwar Hindi Hota Hai Dil Pyaar Mein Paagal Hindi 2007 Old Is Gold Neha Hindi My Friend Ganesha Gangu Tai Hindi 2008 Mr. Black Mr. White Sardar's wife Hindi Don Muthu Swami Barkha Hindi Hastey Hastey Mrs. Malhotra Hindi Good Luck! Anjali M. Khurana Hindi God Tussi Great Ho Maid Hindi My Friend Ganesha 2 Gangu Tai Hindi Golmaal Returns Lucky's customer Hindi Cameo Chak De Phatte Don Shamsher PunjabiWattanaan Ton Door Punjabi 2009 Chal Chala Chal Chhaya U. Upadhyay Hindi Ek: The Power of One Manjeet bua Hindi 2010 Idiot Box T.V. Mirchandani Hindi 2011 Who Is There Kaun Hain Wahan Hindi 2012 Jatt & Juliet Chhanno Kaur Punjabi Tension Mat Le yaar Inspector Hindi Bhanvari Ka Jaal Aunty HindiLove Recipe Hindi 2013 Daddy Cool Munde Fool Mrs Pappy Punjabi 2014 Disco Singh Pammi Punjabi Taanko Bhid Gayo PG Aunty Rajasthani 2015 Wedding Pullav Adi's mother Hindi Control Bhaji Control Nikki ji Punjabi P Se PM Tak Hindi Hum Sab Ullu Hain Kamla Kalyani Hindi 22g Tussi Ghaint Ho Gulabo PunjabiMyself Pendu MummyJi Punjabi 2016 Chalk n Duster Manjeet Hindi 2017 Judwaa 2 Manmeet Jain(Samara's Mother) Hindi 2018 Carry on Jatta 2 Channo Punjabi 2019 Ardab Mutiyaran Punjabi Jind Jaan Bhuaa Punjabi Naukar Vahuti Da Simran Sidhu Punjabi2020 Street Dancer 3D Jasleen Kaur Chaddha HindiSayonee Raj's Mother Hindi 2022 Babli Bouncer Dolly Chaddha Hindi 2022 Bai Ji Kuttange Punjabi Also producer 2023 Hume Toh Loot Liya Hindi MX Player film2025 Tomchi HindiBadaa Karara PudnaAngrez KaurPunjabi
Television Year Title Role Notes 1997–2000 Jai Hanuman Mohini 1997 Om Namah Shivay Mohini 2000–2004 Sonpari Kaali Pari/Cruella aunty 2003 Lady Inspector: Thrills and spills Lady Inspector 2003–2006 Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani Ganga Om Bhushan 2004–2005 Ye Meri Life Hai 2004 Tamanna House 2007–2009 Maayka Lovely Bua 2007–2010 Dill Mill Gayye Sid's mom 2008–2010 Raja Ki Aayegi Baraat Bhanumati 2008 Pari Hoon Main Mamiji 2009 Aashiq Biwi Ka Radha Devi/Ghost Mother 2011–2013 Mrs. Kaushik Ki Paanch Bahuein 2012 Yeh Zindagi Hai Gulshan 2013–2014 Bani - Ishq Da Kalma Buaji 2013–2016 Comedy Nights with Kapil Pinky Sharma 2013–2017 Nadaniyaan Taravanti Verma, Nandu and Pappu's mother Lead role 2015–2017 Santoshi Maa Madhu Pratap Singh 2016 Comedy Nights Live Pinky Sharma 2016–2017 The Kapil Sharma Show Twinkle 2017Nach Baliye 8Host2017–2018The Drama CompanyVarious characters 2018–2019 Jijaji Chhat Per Hain Panchami Chalo Saaf Karein Episodic role Kanpur Wale Khuranas Pramod's sister in law 2020 Gangs of Filmistan Various characters 2022 Masoom
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