Bhupinder Singh is an Indian actor, writer, producer, director, model and entrepreneur who has appeared in several films and TV series in different languages. In December 2023, he made headlines when he shot and killed a man over a farm dispute.
Wiki/Biography
Bhupinder Singh aka Bhupinder Pritam Singh aka Bhupinder Singh Virk was born on Sunday, 18 May 1969 (age 54; as of 2023) in Kuan Khera village, Bijnor district, Uttar Pradesh, India. His zodiac sign is Taurus. Due to severe flooding in the village, he and his family moved to Karagarh in Uttarakhand and lived in house No. A-54 in New Colony. He later completed his education at St. George’s College, Mussoorie. In 1990, he moved to Mumbai to pursue an acting career.
appearance
Height (approximately): 5′10″
Weight (approximately): 80kg
Hair color: black
Eye color: black
family
Parents and siblings
His mother’s name is Rajkumari Pritam Kaur. He had a stepbrother named Arvind Singh who was murdered in the early 2000s.
wife and children
On December 5, he married story writer and producer Sanjot Kaur. The couple has a daughter and a son named Amay Singh. His children are studying in England.
Bhupinder Singh with wife and children
religion
He believes in Sikhism.
Bhupinder Singh in turban
caste
He belongs to Jat category.
Profession
actor
Movie
punjabi
In 1984, he played the role of Pahelwaan in the Punjabi film (Bollywood) Laal Chooda; the film starred Rajesh Puri and Tej Sapru. In 1985, he played the role of Bhupinder Singh in Maujaan Dubai Diyaan.
Hindi
Bhupinder Singh made his Bollywood debut in 1991 with the film Vishnu-Devaa, starring Sunny Deol, Aditya Pancholi, Neelam Starring Kothari and Sangeeta Bijlani. He later played many roles such as Monty in “Sham Ghansham” (1998), Harman Singh Chouhan in “Soch Lo” (2010), Daniel Mehta in “Yuvvraaj” (2011), Bhupinder Singh in “Ready” (2011) and Omar in Street Dancer 3D 2020.
Bhupinder Singh’s early career in Bollywood
telugu
He made his debut in the Telugu film industry (Tollywood) in 1999 with the film Thammudu, starring Pawan Kalyan and Preeti Jhangiani. He plays the character of Rohit. He later acted in many movies such as Annayya 2000 as Chinna Rao, Bhalevadivi Basu as Anji in 2000, Anji as Young Bhatia in 2004, and Shankar Dada MBBS as Pandu Dada in 2004.
Bhupinder Singh to shoot Telugu film
tamil
He made his Kollywood debut in 2001, playing the role of Rohit in Badri, starring Vijay, Bhumika Chawla and Vivek. Subsequently, he acted in several films, such as “Villain” in 2002 and “Deewan” in 2003.
English
In 2000, he first entered the British film industry with the role of the king in “Kama Sutra Stories: The Fragrant Garden”. The film is directed by Jag Mundhra and stars Ivan Baccarat, Rajeshwari Sachdev and Nassar.
TV movie
In 2006, he played a poker player in his first television movie, The Curse of King Tut’s Tomb. The film stars Casper Van Dien, Leonor Varela and Jonathan Hyde.
television
Italian
In 1996, he played the role of Lustos in the Italian television series Sorellina e il principe del sogno (English title “Alisea and the Dream Prince” or “Little Sister and the Prince of Dreams”), which was broadcast on Channel 5.
Hindi
In 2001, he made his television debut playing the role of Angaraj Karna in the TV series “Jai Mahabharat”. Later, he played the role of Nana Sahib in 1857 Kranti in 2002, Shamsher Mallik in Madhubala – Ek Ishq Ek Junoon in 2012, Dr. Dayal Thakur in Ek Hasina Thi in 2014, and Kaala in 2015. Acharya Vishwaveer Jha in Teeka and Dhirendra Pandey Ka Chakravyuh in Rishton, 2017.
Bhupinder Singh during the filming of the TV series
Bhupinder Singh and Rajesh Puri (left) during the shooting of Kaala Teeka
Norway
In 2021, he made his debut on Norwegian television with the role of Taxisjåfør in Hvite Gutter (known in English as White Boys).
Assistant Director/Group 2
In 1993, he worked as an assistant director in the film Pyaar Ka Tarana.
writer
He wrote the story of the TV series Kartik Purnima in 2020.
Producer
He became a producer in 2016 and established his own production company, Rolling Pictures LLP. He later produced many television shows such as Rishton Ka Chakravyuh in 2017.
Bhupinder Singh and Rishton Ka Chakravyuh Director Shachindra Vats (right)
Model
Bhupinder Singh has worked as a model for several clothing brands.
Bhupinder Singh during a shoot for a clothing brand
He has also participated in many fashion shows.
Bhupinder Singh and his wife Sanjot Kaur walk the ramp at the fashion show
agricultural entrepreneur
He is an agripreneur and owns a 100-acre farm in Kuan Khera village in Bijnor, which mainly produces fruits.
Bhupinder Singh at his farm
dispute
Slapping during Kara Tikka
On July 1, 2016, during the shoot of Kaala Teeka, he asked for a makeup accessory. The store was closed at the time and he couldn’t get the items and refused to be photographed. He became angry and began abusing the production team, including 55-year-old production executive Rajendra Upadhyay. He later slapped Rajendra and was subsequently banned from shooting for three months.
Bhupinder Singh during the shooting of Kaala Teeka
Days later, he apologized to Rajendra and others, after which the Cinema and Television Artists Association (CINTAA) lifted his ban. Bhupinder later said that he did not hit anyone and that the matter was exaggerated; however, he was happy that the ban was lifted.
murder a person
On December 3, 2023, Bhupinder Singh got into an argument with Gurdeep Singh, 60, of his village, over a eucalyptus tree The owner of a nearby farm. Bupinder allegedly wanted to chop down the tree and sell it, but Gurdeep argued that the tree belonged to him and Bupinder could not chop it down. Bhupinder got angry and shot Gurdeep, his sons Amreek, 25, and Govind, 23, and his sister Sukhvinder Kaur.
Sukhvinder Kaur, sister of the late Govind Singh
Govind Singh was fatally injured and later succumbed to his injuries, while Gurdeep and Amrik also sustained some injuries.
Photo of Govind Singh, murdered by Bhupinder Singh
Gurdeep Singh’s brother Jeet Singh later filed a case against Bhupinder and three others at the Badhapur police station in Bijnor An FIR against aides Gyan Singh, Jeevan Singh and Gurjat Singh, who were subsequently arrested and jailed. It was later revealed that the revolver used by Bhupinder was registered in his name in Karagarh, Uttarakhand.
Gun found at Bhupinder Singh farm
Bhupinder Singh and his aides detained by police
Facts/Trivia
- Bhupinder said in an interview that he does not believe in any superstition.
- His nicknames are “Bamboo” and “Bhupi”.
- He enjoys traveling to different countries in his free time.
Bhupinder Singh visits hilly areas
- He is a cricket enthusiast and often participates in amateur cricket tournaments. He also enjoys watching and participating in other sports.
bupinder singh in cricket match
Photos of Bhupinder Singh playing football
- Bhupinder Singh is a supporter of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and campaigned for the party during the 2015 Delhi legislative elections.
Bhupinder Singh campaigns for Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) during elections
- He drank alcoholic beverages at parties.
Photos of Bhupinder Singh drinking beer
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