Amrita Singh is an Indian film actress who has worked in Hindi cinema. She was born on February 9, 1958, in Hadali, Khushab, Punjab, India.
She is the daughter of Shivinder Singh Virk, an army officer, and Rukshana Sultana, a political activist. Singh is known for her work in films such as Betaab (1983), Mard (1985), Chameli Ki Shaadi (1986), Naam (1986), Khudgarz (1987), and Waaris (1988).
She has won several awards for her performances, including the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress for Aaina (1993).
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Interesting Facts About Amrita Singh
- She is the great-niece of late novelist Khushwant Singh.
- Late actress Begum Para was the younger sister of Amrita’s maternal grandmother, Zarina Khan.
- She was a belly dancer before her tryst began with acting.
- She is fluent in English, Punjabi, and Hindi.
- She dressed her daughter, Sara Ali Khan, for Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor’s wedding.
- She won the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress for Aaina (1993).
Early Life and Upbringing
Singh was born into a Sikh family and raised in Delhi. She attended Modern School in New Delhi and is fluent in English, Punjabi, and Hindi.
Before entering the film industry, Singh was a belly dancer. Her mother, who was a politician, helped her establish herself as a lead actress.
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Family Background
Singh was married to actor Saif Ali Khan from 1991 to 2004. They have two children together, Sara Ali Khan and Ibrahim Ali Khan.
After her divorce, Singh dedicated her life to raising her children. She is also known for her relationships with actors Sunny Deol, Vinod Khanna, and Ravi Shastri.
Rise to Stardom: How Amrita Singh Became a Recognized Actor
Singh made her debut in the film Betaab (1983), which was a commercial success.
She went on to star in several successful films, including Mard (1985), Chameli Ki Shaadi (1986), Naam (1986), Khudgarz (1987), and Waaris (1988). She was regarded as one of the leading actresses of the 1980s and early 1990.
Controversies Involving Amrita Singh
- Amrita Singh’s divorce from Saif Ali Khan.
- Her relationship with Sunny Deol.
- Her relationship with Vinod Khanna.
- Her relationship with Ravi Shastri.
- Her rumored cat-fight with Kareena Kapoor over daughter Sara Ali Khan.
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Career, Awards, and Achievements
Singh has won several awards for her performances, including the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress for Aaina (1993).
She has also received critical acclaim for her roles in Kalyug (2005), Shootout at Lokhandwala (2007), 2 States (2014), Hindi Medium (2017), and Badla (2019). Singh won the Indian Telly Award for Best Actress in a Negative Role (Jury) for her television debut Kkavyanjali (2005-2006).
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Debut Film: Betaab (1983)
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Breakthrough & Critical Acclaim: Chameli Ki Shaadi
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This profile was researched by Rajesh Kumar using verified sources including Wikipedia, IMDb Pro, Forbes, and news archives. Net worth is estimated from publicly reported earnings.