Akshara Singh

Akshara Singh
Singh in 2023
Occupations
  • Actress
  • dancer
Years active2010–present

Akshara Singh (pronounced [əkˈʂəɾaː ˈsɪŋɡʱ]; born 30 August 1993) is an Indian actress who primarily works in Bhojpuri films. Referred to in the media as the "Bhojpuri Female Superstar". She has received several accolades.[1][2] Singh is known for her roles in Tabadala, Sarkar Raj and Satya.[3] In 2021, she participated in Bigg Boss OTT 1.[4]

Career

Singh made her acting debut opposite Ravi Kishan in the 2010 action drama Satyamev Jayate. She subsequently appeared in 2011 family drama Pran Jaye Par Vachan Na Jaye.[5]

Singh first appeared in Hindi television in 2015 on Kaala Teeka and Service Wali Bahu on Zee TV.[6] Singh subsequently played the role of Gandhari in the Indian historical epic Suryaputra Karn and Kadika for the historical show Porus on Sony TV.[7]

Filmography

Films

Year Title Role Note Ref.
2010 Satyamev Jayate Neha [8][9]
2012 Saugandh Ganga Maiya Ke Laila [10]
2013 Diler Rani [11][12]
2015 Saathiya Khushi [13]
2017 Satya Sapna [14]
Tabadala Kiran [15]
Dhadkan Gulabo [16]
Sarkar Raj Sapna [17]
2018 Maa Tujhe Salaam Geeta [18]
2020 Love Marriage Sudha [19]
2025 Rudra - Shakti [20]
2026 Welcome to the Jungle Special appearance in song "Ghis Ghis Ghis" Hindi film [21]

Television

Year Title Role Note(s) Ref(s)
2015 Kaala Teeka Madhuri Jha Serial drama [22][6]
Service Wali Bahu Gulkand Ayodhya Prasad [23]
2017–2018 Porus Maharani Kadika Indian historical drama [24]

Media image

Singh is considered among the most popular and highest paid Bhojpuri actress.[25][26] She is one of the most followed Bhojpuri actress on Instagram.[27][28]

Singh joined Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj campaign hinting she may contest the upcoming Lok Sabha elections in 2024.[29] She said:

"If it's in my destiny and I'll get love and support of people I may contest the poll but only time will tell about this [...] Being a daughter of Bihar, I would love to serve for the betterment and development of the State."

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Bhojpuri actress Akshara Singh breathes in some fresh natural air". Entertainment Times. The Times Group. 4 June 202. Retrieved 9 June 2020.
  2. ↑ About, Akshara (12 April 2020). "Bhojpuri Actress Akshara Singh". Entertainment Times. The Times Group. Retrieved 14 April 2020.
  3. ↑ "Bigg Boss OTT contestant Akshara Singh: Want to prove Bhojpuri films are not only about lehenga-choli". The Indian Express. 10 August 2021.
  4. ↑ IANS (6 September 2021). "Millind, Akshara get evicted from 'Bigg Boss OTT' house". The Statesman. Retrieved 9 August 2026.
  5. ↑ "Pran Jaye Par Vachan Na Jaye cast & crew". Entertainment Times. The Times Group. 11 November 2011. Retrieved 14 April 2020.
  6. 1 2 TV Series 2015–2017, Kaala Teeka (15 January 2016). "Akshara Singh leaves 'Kaala Teeka' shoot". Pinkvilla. Archived from the original on 9 June 2020. Retrieved 14 April 2020.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  7. ↑ Suryaputra Karn, Akshara Singh (19 August 2019). "Bhojpuri actor Akshara Singh". NewsX. Retrieved 14 April 2020.
  8. ↑ "Satyamev Jayate: 2010". Entertainment Times. The Times Group. 25 October 2017. Retrieved 9 June 2020.
  9. ↑ "Satyamev Jayte (2010)". Bollywood Hungama. Archived from the original on 9 June 2020. Retrieved 9 June 2020.
  10. ↑ "Watch: Bhojouri Song 'Piya Ke Pepsi' from 'Saugandh Ganga Maiya Ke' Ft. Chintu and Smrity Sinha". Entertainment Times. The Times Group. 30 November 2019. Retrieved 9 June 2020.
  11. ↑ "Diler: 2013". Entertainment Times. The Times Group. 16 April 2018. Retrieved 9 June 2020.
  12. ↑ "Diler (2013)". Bollywood Hungama. Archived from the original on 9 June 2020. Retrieved 9 June 2020.
  13. ↑ "Saathiya: 2015". Entertainment Times. The Times Group. 4 January 2019. Retrieved 9 June 2020.
  14. ↑ "Satya: 2017". Entertainment Times. The Times Group. 24 August 2018. Retrieved 9 June 2020.
  15. ↑ "Tabadala: 2017". Entertainment Times. The Times Group. 20 August 2018. Retrieved 9 June 2020.
  16. ↑ "Dhadkan: 2017". Entertainment Times. The Times Group. 22 February 2018. Retrieved 9 June 2020.
  17. ↑ "Sarkar Raj: 2017". Entertainment Times. The Times Group. 28 August 2018. Retrieved 9 June 2020.
  18. ↑ "Maa Tujhe Salaam: 2018". Entertainment Times. The Times Group. 17 August 2018. Retrieved 9 June 2020.
  19. ↑ "Love Marriage: 2020". Entertainment Times. The Times Group. 7 February 2020. Retrieved 9 June 2020.
  20. ↑ Bharat, E. T. V. (18 July 2025). "अक्षरा सिंह और विक्रांत सिंह की लव स्टोरी? बड़े पर्दे पर भोजपुरी फिल्म 'रुद्र-शक्ति' रिलीज". ETV Bharat News (in Hindi). Retrieved 18 September 2025.
  21. ↑ TOI Entertainment Desk (26 May 2026). "Bhojpuri star Akshara Singh on working with Akshay Kumar in 'Welcome To The Jungle' 'Ghis Ghis' song: 'Being a Bihari I got...'". The Times of India. Retrieved 6 June 2026.
  22. ↑ "'Kaala Teeka': A TV Show Against Superstitions". Mid Day. Mid Day Infomedia Limited. Jagran Prakashan Limited. 29 October 2015. Retrieved 9 June 2020.
  23. ↑ "Zee TV launches Service Wali Bahu". Entertainment Times. The Times Group. 15 February 2015. Retrieved 9 June 2020.
  24. ↑ "Bhojpuri actor Akshara Singh photo: Bhojpuri singing sensation is lost in her thoughts". NewsX. ITV Network (India). 9 August 2019. Retrieved 9 June 2020.
  25. ↑ "Check out the list of 10 actresses who rule the Bhojpuri film industry". The Times of India. Retrieved 11 September 2023.
  26. ↑ "From Amrapali Dubey to Monalisa: Highest paid actresses in Bhojpuri cinema". News18. Retrieved 28 January 2024.
  27. ↑ "These 10 Bhojpuri stars are a sensation on social media, know how many Instagram followers they have". Navbharat Times. Retrieved 31 October 2023.
  28. ↑ "Monalisa to Amrapali Dubey: Most followed Bhojpuri actresses on Instagram". Jagran TV. Retrieved 24 November 2022.
  29. ↑ Tewary, Amarnath (27 November 2023). "Popular Bhojpuri actor Akshara Singh joins Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj campaign". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 24 January 2024.