Deepika Singh is an Indian actress. She is known for her role as Sandhya Rathi in the Hindi television series Diya Aur Baati Hum (2011); aired on Star Plus.
Wiki/Biography
Deepika Singh aka Deepika Singh Goyal was born on Wednesday, July 26, 1989 in Delhi, India (34 years old; as of 2023). Her zodiac sign is Leo.
She attended the Air Force School in Delhi till eighth grade. She then enrolled in a government school in Delhi. She graduated from Delhi University. Later, she earned an MBA in Marketing from IK Gujral Punjab Technical University, Punjab, India.
appearance
Height (approximately): 5′2″
Weight (approximately): 60kg
Hair color: black
Eye color: brown
Body measurements (approximately): 34-28-34
family
She belongs to a Punjabi-Rajput Hindu family.
Parents and siblings
Her father owned an embroidery factory in Delhi. Her mother’s name is Rani Singh. She has three younger sisters namely Anamika Singh Parul Singh and Purva Singh. Her brother Manish Kumar worked as a film editor.
husband and children
On May 5, 2011, she met Indian television director Rohit Raj Goyal for the first time at the office of the makers of “Diya Aur Baati Hum”. While filming the series, they began to develop a good friendship that later developed into love.
At that time, they would go to Siddhivinayak temple every Tuesday, and one day when they came back from the temple, they confessed their love to each other. The couple got married on May 2, 2014 in Mumbai.
The couple has a son named Soham Raj Goyal, who was born on May 20, 2017.
sign
Profession
television
serial
In 2011, she made her acting debut in the Hindi television series “Diya Aur Baati Hum” as IPS Sandhya Rathi. The series airs on Star Plus.
Some of her other Hindi TV series include “Kavach… MahaShivratri” (2019; “Colors”) and “Mangal Lakshmi” (2024; “Colors”).
reality show
In 2014 and 2019, he participated in the celebrity cricket league “Box Cricket League”. In 2014, she was a member of Delhi Dragons (aired on Sony TV) and in 2019, she competed with the Chennai Swaggers (aired on MTV India).
In 2019, she participated in the reality show “Kitchen Champions Season 5” aired on Colors.
web series
She has acted in a few Hindi web series such as Real Soulmates (2018; YouTube) and Halala (2019; Ullu).
Movie
In 2022, she made her Bollywood debut as Moushumi in the film Tittu Ambani.
Other work
She has made special appearances in many Hindi television series including “Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon?” (2011; Star Plus), “Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai” (2012; Star Plus), “Saath Nibhaana Saathiya” (2016; Star Plus), “Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar Mein” (2020; Star Plus) and “Kumkum” Bhagya: Pyaar Wali Holi’ (2022; Zee TV). She has participated in several fashion shows.
Deepika has appeared in TV commercials for various brands including Ujala, Corona LED and Swachh Sarvekshan.
dispute
slapped co-star
In 2016, while shooting a scene for the Hindi TV series Diya Aur Baati Hum, she had a heated argument with her co-star Anas Rashid. She then slapped him in front of staff. She said Anas once touched her inappropriately and her husband Rohit left the show because of Anas. Even Anas filed a complaint against her with the Cinema and Television Artists Association (CINTAA). Later, CINTAA resolved their issues.
Post-Cyclone Mumbai Pranked for Making Scrolls
In May 2021, after heavy rains from cyclone Tauktae in Mumbai, she uploaded photos and videos on Instagram next to an uprooted tree. Her behavior was criticized by netizens as being too insensitive. Some netizens wrote,
People are dying from hurricanes and you’re enjoying this. what a shame. “
Awards
indian television academy awards
- 2013: Nominated for Best Actress in a Drama Series for the Hindi TV series Diya Aur Baati Hum
- 2014: Nominated for Best Actress in a Drama Series for the Hindi TV series Diya Aur Baati Hum
- 2014: Best Actress (Hot) for the Hindi TV series Diya Aur Baati Hum
- 2016: Nominated for Best Actress in a Drama Series for the Hindi TV series Diya Aur Baati Hum
- 2019: Nominated for Best Actress in a Negative Role for the Hindi TV series Kavach…Kaali Shaktiyon Se Season 2
indian television awards
- 2012: Nominated for Best On-Screen Couple for the Hindi TV series Diya Aur Baati Hum
- 2012: Nominated for Best New Face for the Hindi TV series Diya Aur Baati Hum
- 2013: Won the Best Actress Award for the Hindi TV series Diya Aur Baati Hum
- 2014: Nominated for Best Actress in the Hindi TV series Diya Aur Baati Hum
- 2015: Nominated for Best On-Screen Couple for the Hindi TV series Diya Aur Baati Hum
- 2015: Nominated for Best Actress in the Hindi TV series Diya Aur Baati Hum
Parivar Star Award
- 2012: Won the Most Popular Bahu Award for the Hindi TV series Diya Aur Baati Hum
- 2012: Nominated for Favorite Betty Award for the Hindi TV series Diya Aur Baati Hum
- 2012: Won the Most Popular Naya Sadasya (Female) Award for the Hindi TV Series Diya Aur Baati Hum
- 2013: Nominated for Favorite Patni for the Hindi TV series Diya Aur Baati Hum
- 2013: Nominated for Favorite Buddy for the Hindi TV series Diya Aur Baati Hum
- 2013: Won the Most Popular Bahu Award for the Hindi TV series Diya Aur Baati Hum
- 2014: Won the Most Popular Bahu Award for the Hindi TV series Diya Aur Baati Hum
- 2016: Nominated for Favorite Patni for the Hindi TV series Diya Aur Baati Hum
- 2016: Nominated as Favorite Jodi for the Hindi TV series Diya Aur Baati Hum
- 2016: Nayi Soch Award for Hindi TV series Diya Aur Baati Hum
Gold Award
- 2013: Won the Best Actress Award for the Hindi TV series Diya Aur Baati Hum
- 2014: Nominated for Best Actress in the Hindi TV series Diya Aur Baati Hum
Other awards
- 2012: Nominated for Favorite On-Screen Couple at the People’s Choice Award for the Hindi TV series Diya Aur Baati Hum
- 2013: Nominated for a Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Award for the Hindi TV series Diya Aur Baati Hum
- 2015: Won the Fairy Film Producers Association Award for Best Actress for the Hindi TV series “Diya Aur Baati Hum”
- 2023: Wins the Moonwhite Films International Film Festival Best Actress Award for the Hindi film Titu Ambani
Favorites
- Food: Choley Bhature, Dal-Chawal, Samosa, Aloo Ka Parantha
- Street food: Panipuri, Golgappe
- Beverages: Tea, Virgin Mojito
- Travel destination: United Kingdom
Salaries/Expenses
In the early days of her acting career, she earned Rs 20,000-30,000 per episode.
Facts/Trivia
- Her name is also Supriya.
- When she was in school and college, she was a bright student. However, she was also interested in acting. So she took theater classes in college.
- After completing her MBA, she assisted her father in his business.
- She once shared that during her struggling days in Mumbai, she often skipped meals to save money.
- In her free time, she enjoys reading, dancing and traveling to different places.
- She was trained in Odissi dance under mentor Sanatan Chakravarty.
- Deepika follows a regular exercise regimen and yoga to stay fit.
- She has appeared on the covers of various magazines including Wedessence, Fitvilla, Entitle and Be Attractive.
- She is a religious person and often visits various religious places.
- Deepika Singh was once a non-vegetarian. However, she later stopped eating meat and often ate eggs instead.
- In an interview, she stated that she does not drink.
- Deepika is often trolled by netizens for uploading her dance clips on her Instagram.
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