Mona Singh is an Indian actress, television presenter, and dancer who gained immense popularity with her titular role in the Sony Entertainment Television soap opera, Jassi Jaissi Koi Nahin. She also participated in and won the first edition of Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa in 2006. Her other acting roles came in films and movies like Kya Huaa Tera Vaada, 3 Idiots, Yeh Meri Family, Radhaa Ki Betiyaan Kuch Kar Dikhayengi, M.O.M. – Mission Over Mars, Kehne Ko Humsafar Hain, Utt Pataang, Laal Singh Chaddha, Zed Plus, Kavach…Kaali Shaktiyon Se, and Itna Karo Na Mujhe Pyaar.
Born Name
Mona Singh
Nick Name
Mona
Mona Singh walking for Manish Malhotra & Shaina NC’s show for CPAA in July 2012 (Bollywood Hungama / bollywoodhungama.com / CC BY 3.0)
Sun Sign
Libra
Born Place
Chandigarh, India
Nationality
Education
Mona Singh studied at Kendriya Vidyalaya Vayusena Nagar, Nagpur. Afterward, she attended St. Mira’s College for Girls, an undergraduate and postgraduate women’s college situated near Koregaon Park, Pune, Maharashtra.
Occupation
Actress, Television Presenter, Dancer
Family
Father – Jasbir Singh (Retired Army Officer)
Mother – Rani Singh
Sibling – Sona Singh (Older Sister)
Build
Slim
Mona Singh and Shyam Rajagopalan in January 2021 (Mona Singh / Instagram)
Height
5 ft 2 in or 157.5 cm
Weight
56 kg or 123.5 lbs
Boyfriend / Spouse
Mona Singh has dated –
Karan Oberoi – She was in a relationship with actor and anchor Karan Oberoi in the past and the two also worked together in Jassi Jaissi Koi Nahin.
Vidyut Jammwal (2011-2014) – She dated actor and stunt performer Vidyut Jammwal from 2011 to 2014.
Shyam Rajagopalan (2019-Present) – She married filmmaker Shyam Rajagopalan in a traditional Sikh ceremony on December 27, 2019.
Race / Ethnicity
Asian (Indian)
Mona Singh is of Punjabi descent.
Hair Color
Dark Brown
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
Pierced ears
Brand Endorsements
Mona Singh has done endorsement work for Malani Jewelers.
Religion
Sikhism
Mona Singh as seen while smiling for the camera and enjoying her time in an igloo in Manali, Himachal Pradesh (Mona Singh / Instagram)
Mona Singh Facts
Growing up, she lived in several places owing to her father’s job.
Her role in Jassi Jaissi Koi Nahin won her numerous accolades including Apsara Awards for “Best Actress in Drama Series” and “Outstanding Debut”, Indian Telly Awards for “Television Personality of The Year (Female)” and “Best Actress (Female)”, and Indian Television Academy Award for “Best Actress (Popular)”.
In 2009, Mona Singh made her theatrical film debut by playing the role of Mona Sahastrabuddhe, Pia’s elder sister and Virus’s first daughter, in the Hindi-language coming-of-age comedy-drama film, 3 Idiots, starring Aamir Khan, R. Madhavan, Sharman Joshi, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Boman Irani, and Omi Vaidya. The film is one of the highest-grossing Indian films of all time.
She was cast as Preet in the romantic drama show, Pyaar Ko Ho Jaane Do, from 2015 to 2016 and this role won her the 2016 Lions Gold Award for “Best TV Actress”.
Over the years, Mona Singh has also been a part of non-fiction projects like Ek Khiladi Ek Haseena, Meethi Choori No 1, Comedy Nights Bachao, Comedy Nights Live, and Shaadi 3 Crore Ki.
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