Sunny Singh Nijjar (born 6 October 1985) is an Indian actor who works primarily in
Hindi
Modern Standard Hindi (, ), commonly referred to as Hindi, is the Standard language, standardised variety of the Hindustani language written in the Devanagari script. It is an official language of India, official language of the Government ...
films. He began acting in 2007 with the television soap opera ''
Kasautii Zindagii Kay Kasautii Zindagii Kay () may refer to:
* ''Kasautii Zindagii Kay'' (2001 TV series), an Indian soap opera
* ''Kasautii Zindagii Kay'' (2018 TV series), an Indian soap opera, reboot of the 2001 series
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''. He made his film debut in ''
Paathshaala
''Paathshaala'' (transl. ''School'') is a 2010 Indian Hindi-language drama film directed by Milind Ukey starring Shahid Kapoor, Ayesha Takia, Shraddha Arya, Ali Haji, Sushant Singh and Nana Patekar. The story revolving around children on ...
'' (2010) and has since starred in ''
Pyaar Ka Punchnama 2
''Pyaar Ka Punchnama 2'' () is a 2015 Indian Hindi-language romantic comedy film. It is a standalone sequel to the 2011 film ''Pyaar Ka Punchnama''. The sequel is directed by Luv Ranjan and produced by Viacom 18 Motion Pictures and Panorama S ...
'' (2015), ''
Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety
''Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety'' (), also abbreviated as SKTKS, is a 2018 Indian Hindi-language romantic comedy film written and directed by Luv Ranjan. Produced by Luv Films and T-Series Films, the film was written by Luv Ranjan and Rahul Mody an ...
'' (2018) and ''
Adipurush
''Adipurush'' () is a 2023 Indian mythological action film inspired by the Hindu epic ''Ramayana''. The film is directed and co-written by Om Raut, and produced by T-Series and Retrophiles. Produced in Bollywood, the film was shot simultane ...
'' (2023).
Early life
Singh was born to
stunt director Jai Singh Nijjar, who has been a stunt director for numerous films such as ''
Chennai Express
''Chennai Express'' is a 2013 Indian Hindi-language action comedy film directed by Rohit Shetty and produced by UTV Motion Pictures and Red Chillies Entertainment. It stars Deepika Padukone, Shah Rukh Khan and with Nikitin Dheer and Sath ...
''(2013) and ''
Shivaay
''Shivaay'' is a 2016 Indian Hindi-language action thriller film directed and produced by Ajay Devgn under his banner Ajay Devgn Films from a story written by Sandeep Shrivastava. The film stars Ajay Devgn in the title role along with debu ...
'' (2016).
Career
Singh made his television debut in 2007 through the
Star Plus
StarPlus is an Indian Hindi-language general entertainment pay television channel owned by JioStar, a joint venture between Viacom18 and Disney India. Its programming consists of family dramas, romantic comedies, youth-oriented reali ...
-popular running series ''
Kasautii Zindagii Kay Kasautii Zindagii Kay () may refer to:
* ''Kasautii Zindagii Kay'' (2001 TV series), an Indian soap opera
* ''Kasautii Zindagii Kay'' (2018 TV series), an Indian soap opera, reboot of the 2001 series
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'', where he played the love interest of the character played by
Kratika Sengar
Kratika Sengar Dheer (born 3 July 1986) is an Indian actress who primarily works in Hindi television. Sengar is widely recognised for her portrayal of Rani Lakshmibai in ''Ek Veer Stree Ki Kahaani – Jhansi Ki Rani'' and dual portrayal of Tan ...
. Later, he played Karan in the 2009 series ''
Shakuntala
Shakuntala () is a heroine in ancient Indian literature, best known for her portrayal in the ancient Sanskrit play '' Abhijnanashakuntalam'' (The Recognition of Shakuntala), written by the classical poet Kalidasa in the 4th or 5th century AD ...
''.
Singh began his film career in 2010 with
Paathshaala
''Paathshaala'' (transl. ''School'') is a 2010 Indian Hindi-language drama film directed by Milind Ukey starring Shahid Kapoor, Ayesha Takia, Shraddha Arya, Ali Haji, Sushant Singh and Nana Patekar. The story revolving around children on ...
where he starred alongside
Shahid Kapoor
Shahid Kapoor (; born 25 February 1981) is an Indian actor who appears in Hindi films. Initially recognised for portraying romantic roles, he has since taken on parts in action films and thrillers, and is the recipient of List of awards and n ...
. In 2011 he worked in
Madhur Bhandarkar
Madhur Bhandarkar (born 26 August 1968) is an Indian film director, script writer, and producer. In 2016, Bhandarkar was honoured with the Padma Shri, the Indian honours system, fourth highest civilian honour, by the Government of India.
He i ...
's comedy ''
Dil Toh Baccha Hai Ji
''Dil Toh Baccha Hai Ji'' (The heart is childlike) is a 2011 Indian Hindi-language romantic comedy film directed by Madhur Bhandarkar, starring Ajay Devgn, Emraan Hashmi and Omi Vaidya in the lead roles with Shazahn Padamsee, Shruti Haasan, Ritu ...
'', where he made a small appearance in the concluding scene alongside
Emraan Hashmi
Syed Emraan Anwar Hashmi (; born 24 March 1979) is an Indian film actor, who appears in Hindi films. Initially known for performing bold scenes, Hashmi has since portrayed strong roles in films. One of the most unconventional actors of India, H ...
and newcomer
Chetna Pande. His first major role was as an abusive husband, Ravi, alongside
Kartik Aaryan
Kartik Aaryan (; born 22 November 1990) is an Indian actor known for his work in Hindi cinema. While pursuing a degree in engineering, he made his acting debut with Luv Ranjan's buddy film ''Pyaar Ka Punchnama'' (2011). He went on to star in ...
and
Nushrat Bharucha
Nushrratt Bharuccha (born Nushrat Bharucha; 17 May 1985) is an Indian actress who mainly works in Hindi films. After working in television, she made her film debut with ''Jai Santoshi Maa'' (2006). She gained recognition for her roles in '' Lov ...
in
Luv Ranjan
Luv Ranjan (born 29 September 1982) is an Indian film & music director, writer, lyricist and producer who works in Hindi cinema and owns Luv Films. His notable films include the romantic comedies ''Pyaar Ka Punchnama'' (2011), ''Pyaar Ka Punchn ...
's romantic drama ''
Akaash Vani
''Akaash Vani'' is a 2013 Indian Hindi-language romantic drama film directed by Luv Ranjan, and produced by Kumar Mangat Pathak and Abhishek Pathak under the banner of Wide Frame Pictures. This is the second collaboration between the producer ...
'', which was a commercial failure.
Singh reteamed with Aaryan, Ranjan and Bharucha for ''
Pyaar Ka Punchnama 2
''Pyaar Ka Punchnama 2'' () is a 2015 Indian Hindi-language romantic comedy film. It is a standalone sequel to the 2011 film ''Pyaar Ka Punchnama''. The sequel is directed by Luv Ranjan and produced by Viacom 18 Motion Pictures and Panorama S ...
'', a sequel to the 2011 film ''
Pyaar Ka Punchnama
''Pyaar Ka Punchnama'' () is a 2011 Indian Hindi-language romantic comedy buddy film written and directed by newbie Luv Ranjan. The film stars debutant Kartik Aaryan, Divyendu Sharma, Raayo S. Bakhirta, Nushrat Bharucha, Sonnalli Seygall ...
'' and co-starring Aaryan, Bharucha,
Omkar Kapoor
Omkar Kapoor is an Indian actor who works in the Bollywood film industry. He began his performing career as a child artist and worked in films like ''Judwaa'', '' Hero No.1'' and '' Judaai''. He made his Bollywood debut as a Parallel Lead actor ...
,
Ishita Raj Sharma
Ishita Raj Sharma (born 11 July 1995) is an Indian actress and model, best known for her work in ''Pyaar Ka Punchnama'', ''Pyaar Ka Punchnama 2'' and ''Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety''.
Education
Career
Ishita acted in ''Pyaar Ka Punchnama'' (201 ...
and
Sonnalli Seygall. With a worldwide total of , it emerged as his first commercial success. His highest-grossing release came in 2018 when he teamed up with the trio for the third time in ''
Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety
''Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety'' (), also abbreviated as SKTKS, is a 2018 Indian Hindi-language romantic comedy film written and directed by Luv Ranjan. Produced by Luv Films and T-Series Films, the film was written by Luv Ranjan and Rahul Mody an ...
''.
Singh had a cameo appearance in
Akiv Ali
Akiv Ali is an Indian film editor and director who works in Hindi cinema.
Career
Ali is known for editing films such as '' Once Upon a Time in Mumbai''. He worked as an actor in the film '' Rog'' in 2005.
Akiv's debut directorial ''De De Pyaa ...
's directorial debut, ''
De De Pyaar De
''De De Pyaar De'' () is a 2019 Indian Hindi-language romantic comedy film written by Luv Ranjan and directed by Akiv Ali in his directorial debut. Produced by Luv Films, it stars Ajay Devgn, Tabu and Rakul Preet Singh in the lead roles whil ...
'', a romantic comedy film produced by Ranjan, about a 50-year-old businessman who falls in love with a 26-year-old girl, and starring Ajay Devgn opposite
Rakul Preet Singh
Rakul Preet Singh (born 10 October 1990) is an Indian actress who predominantly works in Telugu, Hindi and Tamil films. Singh is a recipient of several accolades including a SIIMA Award, in addition to four nominations at the Filmfare Award ...
and
Tabu. He also starred in
Smeep Kang
Smeep Kang (born 30 January 1973) is an Indian film director, film producer, actor who works in the Punjabi cinema, Punjabi films. He graduated from Panjab University, Punjab University with a degree in chemical engineering.
He is well known ...
's comedy film ''
Jhootha Kahin Ka
''Jhootha Kahin Ka'' () is a 2019 Indian Hindi-language comedy drama film directed by Smeep Kang, and produced by Deepak Mukut and Anuj Sharma and Vinay Gupta under the banners of Soham Rockstar Entertainment and Shantketan Entertainments. Th ...
'' alongside Kapoor and
Jimmy Sheirgill
Jimmy Sheirgill (born Jasjit Singh Gill; 3 December 1970), also known as Jimmy Shergill, is an Indian actor and producer who primarily works in Hindi and Punjabi language, Punjabi films.
Sheirgill began his film career with the 1996 thriller ...
.
Singh's first release as a lead actor was ''
Pyaar Ka Punchnama 2
''Pyaar Ka Punchnama 2'' () is a 2015 Indian Hindi-language romantic comedy film. It is a standalone sequel to the 2011 film ''Pyaar Ka Punchnama''. The sequel is directed by Luv Ranjan and produced by Viacom 18 Motion Pictures and Panorama S ...
'' producer Abhishek Pathak's directorial debut ''
Ujda Chaman
''Ujda Chaman'' () is a 2019 Indian Hindi-language comedy-drama film directed and produced by Abhishek Pathak along with produced by Kumar Mangat Pathak under the Panorama Studios banner. Starring Sunny Singh, Maanvi Gagroo, Saurabh Shukla, ...
'', which was based on the concept of baldness. His performance was appreciated but the film only become a moderate success at the box-office.
Singh's third lastest release was ''
Jai Mummy Di
''Jai Mummy Di'' () is a 2020 Indian Hindi-language romantic comedy film directed by debutant Navjot Gulati starring Sunny Singh and Sonnalli Seygall. The film also features actors Supriya Pathak and Poonam Dhillon. It was produced by Luv Fil ...
'', a romantic comedy starring Seygall,
Supriya Pathak
Supriya Pathak Kapur (born 7 January 1961) is an Indian actress who works in Gujarati and Hindi films and television. She garnered widespread recognition and acclaim with her portrayal of Hansa Parekh in the ''Khichdi'' franchise. She has rece ...
, and
Poonam Dhillon
Poonam Dhillon (born 18 April 1962) is an Indian actress and politician. A former Eve’s Weekly Miss Young India 1978, she is best known for her 1979 film ''Noorie.'' Some of her well-known films include '' Red Rose'' (1980), '' Dard'' (1981), ...
. The film, written and directed by Navjot Gulati and produced again by Ranjan, was released on 17 January 2020
to poor response.
In 2023 he played
Lakshmana
Lakshmana (, ), also known as Laxmana, Lakhan, Saumitra, and Ramanuja, is the younger brother of Rama in the Hindu epic ''Ramayana''. He is considered as an incarnation of Shesha, the lord of serpents. Lakshmana was married to Urmila, and i ...
in ''
Adipurush
''Adipurush'' () is a 2023 Indian mythological action film inspired by the Hindu epic ''Ramayana''. The film is directed and co-written by Om Raut, and produced by T-Series and Retrophiles. Produced in Bollywood, the film was shot simultane ...
'', a film based on
Ramayana
The ''Ramayana'' (; ), also known as ''Valmiki Ramayana'', as traditionally attributed to Valmiki, is a smriti text (also described as a Sanskrit literature, Sanskrit Indian epic poetry, epic) from ancient India, one of the two important epics ...
.
He also starred in ''
Luv Ki Arrange Marriage
''Luv Ki Arrange Marriage'' () is a 2024 Indian Hindi-language romantic comedy-drama film directed by Ishrat R. Khan. The film is written by Raaj Shaandilyaa, and produced by Vinod Bhanushali, Kamlesh Bhanushali, Raaj Shaandilyaa and Vimal L ...
'' opposite
Avneet Kaur
Avneet Kaur (born 13 October 2001) is an Indian actress who works in Hindi television and films. Kaur is well-known for her work in '' Dance India Dance Li'l Masters'', '' Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 5'', ''Mardaani'', ''Chandra Nandini'', ''Aladdin – ...
.
Filmography
Films
Television
Music videos
References
External links
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Indian male film actors
Indian male television actors
Living people
Male actors in Hindi cinema
Male actors in Hindi television
21st-century Indian male actors
Male actors from Mumbai
Male actors from New Delhi
1985 births