Smita Singh (born 16 December 1980) is an

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actress who appeared in the television show ''Bhagyavidhaata'' and is known for her portrayal of the leading

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character Punpunwali. She has also acted in the TV serial ''

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'' and in

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's ''

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,'' for which she was nominated for Best Actor in a Comedy Role by the ''

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''. In 2016, she played the negative role of Kosi Devi in

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's popular show ''

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''.

Personal life

Smita Singh was born on 16 December 1980, in

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, to Dr Pratap Singh, an

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, and Veena Singh, a homemaker. She has a younger sister, Smriti Singh. She went to Cathedral school Lucknow, then I.T. College Lucknow and did her graduation from Lucknow University. From a very young age, she started working in plays and worked for television as a child actor in Lucknow. In 2001, she moved to

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Television

Films

Reality shows

References

Additional sources

No place for simple people in TV industry: Smita Singh - The Times of India

Smita Singh lies about illness – Times Of India

Smita Singh’s moonlighting activities - Times Of India

Smita Singh catches a few winks in the middle of a shot! - Times Of India

Punpunwali harassed! - Times Of India

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