Sushant Singh

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{{short description|Indian actor (b. 1972)}}
{{distinguish|Sushant Singh Rajput}}
{{Use British English|date=August 2011}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=March 2021}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Sushant Singh
| image = Sushant Singh graces the CINTAA event.jpg
| caption = Singh at the CINTAA event
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1972|03|9|df=y}}
| birth_place = [[Bijnor]], [[Uttar Pradesh]], [[India]]
| alma_mater = [[Kirori Mal College]]
| occupation = {{hlist|Actor|host|author|writer}}
| spouse = Molina Singh
| children = 2
| known for = ''[[Jungle (2000 film)|Jungle]]''<br>''[[The Legend of Bhagat Singh]]''<br>''[[Dubai Seenu]]''<br>''[[Rakta Charitra]]''
}}
'''Sushant Singh''' (born 9 March 1972) is an Indian [[character actor]], [[television actor]], [[author]] and [[Television presenter|presenter]] known for his works predominantly in [[Hindi cinema]], and [[Telugu cinema]]. He made his screen debut in 1998 with [[Ram Gopal Varma]]'s ''[[Satya (1998 film)|Satya]]''.<ref name="sushant">{{cite web|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-08-06/news-interviews/28303366_1_alma-mater-kmc-culture-shock|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130917051658/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-08-06/news-interviews/28303366_1_alma-mater-kmc-culture-shock|url-status=dead|archive-date=2013-09-17|work=[[The Times of India]]|title=I was a total bore in college: Sushant}}</ref> He was then starred in ''[[Jungle (2000 film)|Jungle]]'' (2000), receiving critical acclaim for portraying slain bandit Durgaa Narayan Chaudhary, winning the [[IIFA Award for Best Performance in a Negative Role|IIFA Award]] and [[Zee Cine Award for Best Performance in a Negative Role|Zee Cine Award]] for Best Performance in a Negative Role.

He went on to appear in successful period drama's such as ''[[Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar (film)|Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar]]'' and ''[[The Legend of Bhagat Singh]]'', establishing himself in [[Bollywood]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/thehindu/fr/2002/06/14/stories/2002061400930200.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20030405130347/http://www.thehindu.com/thehindu/fr/2002/06/14/stories/2002061400930200.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=2003-04-05|work=[[The Hindu]]|title="The Legend of Bhagat Singh''}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/thehindu/mp/2002/06/18/stories/2002061800350400.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20020817091100/http://thehindu.com/thehindu/mp/2002/06/18/stories/2002061800350400.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=2002-08-17|work=[[The Hindu]]|title=Full of spark}}</ref> He has also starred in [[Telugu film]]s. He hosted the crime show ''[[Savdhaan India]]'', aired by [[Life OK]] and [[STAR Bharat]]. He was the "Honorary Secretary" Of ''CINTAA'' (Cine and Television Artists Association) until May 2020 before resigning due to personal reasons.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sushantsingh.com/bio.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110716171430/http://www.sushantsingh.com/bio.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=2011-07-16|title=Biography - Sushant Singh|author=Sushant Singh}}</ref> He has co-authored the book ''Queens of Crime'' with [[Kulpreet Yadav]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thehansindia.com/hans/opinion/news-analysis/crime-not-mens-monopoly-sushant-singh-on-debut-book-531288|title=Crime not men's monopoly, Sushant Singh on debut book|author=Riddhi Jain.|work=The Hans India}}</ref>

==Early Life==
He is born in Bijnore uttar pradesh. he belongs from [[Jat]] family of Bijnore District. he started his schooling in local schools and after that he went to Delhi for higher education. he plays in many dramas and roles.

==Filmography==
===Films===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Year
! Title
! Language
! Character
|-
| 1998 || ''[[Satya (1998 film)|Satya]]'' || Hindi || Pakiya
|-
| 1999 || ''[[Kaun (film)|Kaun]]'' || Hindi || Qureshi
|-
| 2000 || ''[[Josh (2000 film)|Josh]]'' || Hindi || Gothiya
|-
| 2000 || ''[[Jungle (2000 film)|Jungle]]'' || Hindi ||Durga Narayan Chaudhary
|-
| 2000 || ''[[Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar (film)|Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar]]'' || English || Asnodkhar<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-07-14|title=First of Many: Sushant Singh revisits Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/sushant-singh-acting-debut-film-dr-babasaheb-ambedkar-mammootty-first-of-many-7401172/|access-date=2021-10-14|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}</ref>
|-
| 2002 || ''[[16 December (film)|16 December]]'' || Hindi || Victor
|-
| 2002 || ''[[The Legend of Bhagat Singh]]'' || Hindi || [[Sukhdev Thapar]]
|-
| 2003 || ''[[Dum (2003 Hindi film)|Dum]]'' || Hindi || Mohan
|-
| 2003 || ''[[Darna Mana Hai]]'' || Hindi || Serial Killer
|-
| 2003 || ''[[Matrubhoomi]]'' || Hindi || Sooraj
|-
| 2003 || ''[[Samay: When Time Strikes]]'' || Hindi || Satya
|-
| 2004 || ''Kuch to Gadbad Hai'' || Hindi || Jai B. Khanna
|-
| 2004 || ''[[Paisa Vasool]]'' || Hindi || Example
|-
| 2004 || ''[[Lakshya (2004 film)|Lakshya]]'' || Hindi || Capt. Jalal Akbar
|-
| 2005 || ''[[Sehar]]'' || Hindi || Gajraj Singh
|-
| 2005 || ''[[D (film)|D]]'' || Hindi || Muqarram
|-
| 2005 || ''[[Shikhar (film)|Shikhar]]'' || Hindi || Bhajanlal
|-
| 2006 || ''[[Family (2006 film)|Family: Ties of Blood]]''|| Hindi || Abhir V. Sahi
|-
| 2006 || ''[[Waris Shah: Ishq Daa Waaris]]'' || Punjabi|| Inayat
|-
| 2007 || ''[[Red: The Dark Side]]'' || Hindi || ACP Abhay Rastogi
|-
| 2007 || ''[[Dubai Seenu]]'' || Telugu || Jinnah Bhai
|-
| 2007 || ''[[Aag (2007 film)|Ram Gopal Varma Ki Aag]]'' || Hindi || Tambe
|-
| 2007 || ''[[Laaga Chunari Mein Daag|Laaga Chunari Mein Daag: Journey of a Woman]]'' || Hindi || Ratan Sahay
|-
| 2007 || ''Tsunami 81'' || Hindi || Rajan Pillai
|-
| 2007 || ''[[Showbiz (film)|Showbiz]]'' || Hindi || Sharad Baldev Singh Rajpoot
|-
| 2008 || ''[[Mukhbiir]]'' || Hindi || Pasha
|-
| 2008 || ''[[Hulla]]'' || Hindi || Raj Shiv Puri
|-
| 2009 || ''[[Mohandas (2008 film)|Mohandas]]'' || Hindi || Bishnath
|-
| 2009 || ''[[Toss (2009 film)|Toss: A Flip of Destiny]]'' || Hindi || Two
|-
| 2009 || ''[[Baabarr]]'' || Hindi || Tabrez Alam
|-
| 2010 || ''[[Lahore (film)|Lahore]]'' || Hindi || Dheerender Singh
|-
| 2010 || ''Idiot Box'' || Hindi || Subhrojeet Chakraborty/Abhrojeet Chakraborty
|-
| 2010 || ''[[Paathshaala]]'' || Hindi || Vijendra Chauhan
|-
| 2010 || ''Musaa: The Most Wanted'' || Hindi || Veerji
|-
| 2010 || ''[[Knock Out (2010 film)|Knock Out]]'' || Hindi || Inspector Vikram
|-
| 2010 || ''[[Rakta Charitra|Rakhta Charitra I]]'' || Hindi/Telugu|| Shankar Ravi
|-
| 2010 || ''[[Rakta Charitra 2|Rakhta Charitra II]]'' || Hindi/Telugu|| Shankar Ravi
|-
| 2010 || ''[[Mirch]]'' || Hindi || Nitin
|-
| 2010 || ''[[Ragada]]'' || Telugu || Nanda
|-
| 2011 || ''[[Yeh Saali Zindagi]]'' || Hindi || Inspector Satbir
|-
| 2012 || ''[[Chaar Din Ki Chandni]]'' || Hindi || Yashwant Singh
|-
| 2012 || ''[[Daruvu]]'' || Telugu || Harbour Babu
|-
| 2013 || ''[[Four Two Ka One]]'' || Hindi || ACP
|-
| 2013 || ''Kirchiyaan'' || Hindi || Inspector
|-
| 2014 || ''[[Hate Story 2]]'' || Hindi || Mandar Mhatre<ref>{{cite web|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/sushant-singh-was-apprehensive-to-turn-negative-in-hate-story-2/|title=Sushant Singh: Was apprehensive to turn negative in 'Hate Story 2'|date=3 July 2014|work=The Indian Express}}</ref>
|-
| 2015 || ''[[Baby (2015 Hindi film)|Baby]]''<ref>{{cite news|last1=indialive|first1=today|title=Akshay Kumar 'Baby' Official Trailer Released|url=http://indialive.today/akshay-kumar-baby-official-trailer-released/|access-date=4 December 2014}}</ref> || Hindi || Wasim Khan
|-
|2017 || ''[[Lipstick Under My Burkha]]'' ||Hindi || Rahim Aslam, Shireen's husband
|-
|2019||''[[Pailwaan]]'' || Kannada || Raja Rana Pratap Singh
|-
|2021||''[[Good Luck Jerry]]'' || Hindi || TBA <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/first-look-good-luck-jerry-starring-janhvi-kapoor-unveiled-film-goes-floors-today-punjab|title=First look of Good Luck Jerry starring Janhvi Kapoor unveiled, film goes on floors today in Punjab|date=11 January 2021|work=Bollywood Hungama|access-date=21 March 2021}}</ref>
|}

===Television===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Year
! Title
! Role
!Channel
|-
| 2001—02 || ''[[Dhadkan (TV series)|Dhadkan]]''|| Dr. Alan Fernandes
|[[Sony TV (India)]]
|
|-
| 2007—08 || ''[[Virrudh]]'' || Sushant Sharma (Vasudha's Husband)
|[[Sony Entertainment Television]]
|
|-
| 2010—11 || ''Zindagi Ka Har Rang...Gulaal'' || Dushyant
|[[StarPlus]]
|
|-
| 2011 || ''Wanted: High Alert'' || Himself as host
|
|
|-
| 2016 || ''Success Stories- Zameen Se Falak Tak'' || Himself as host
|
|
|-
| 2012—present || ''[[Savdhaan India @ 11]]'' || Himself as host
|[[Life OK]]
|
|-
|2019 ||''[[Rangbaaz (web series)|Rangbaaz]]'' || Jai Ram Godara
|[[ZEE5]]
|Web series
|-
|2019 || ''[[Yehh Jadu Hai Jinn Ka!]]'' || Junaid Khan ||
|
|-
|2020 ||''[[A Simple Murder]]''
| Himmat
|[[Sony Liv]]
|
|-
|2021
|''[[Jeet Ki Zid]]''and City Of Dreams
|Colonel Ranjeet Chaudhary/Anna
|[[ZEE5]]
|Web series<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-01-29|title=Amit Sadh's Jeet Ki Zid is a tribute to 'the army behind the army'|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/opinion-entertainment/jeet-ki-zid-is-a-tribute-to-the-army-behind-the-army-7164194/|access-date=2021-02-10|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Sushant Singh opens up on his role as in 'Jeet Ki Zid'|url=https://www.sify.com/movies/sushant-singh-opens-up-on-his-role-as-in-jeet-ki-zid-news-bollywood-vbxg50ahjdfgb.html|access-date=2021-02-10|website=Sify|language=en}}</ref>
|}

==Awards and nominations==
;'''[[International Indian Film Academy Awards]]'''

{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Year !! Category !! Role !! Film !! Result !! Ref.(s)
|-
| [[2nd IIFA Awards|2001]]
| [[IIFA Award for Best Performance in a Negative Role|Best Performance in a Negative Role]]
| {{sort|Chaudhary|Durga Narayan Chaudhary}}
| ''[[Jungle (2000 film)|Jungle]]''
| {{won}}
| style="text-align:center;" rowspan="1"| <ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.iifa.com/iifa-years/iifa-years-2001/ |title=IIFA Through the Years - IIFA 2001: South Africa |website=IIFA |access-date=25 June 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150925131700/http://www.iifa.com/iifa-years/iifa-years-2001/ |archive-date=25 September 2015 }}</ref>
|-
| [[4th IIFA Awards|2003]]
|[[IIFA Award for Best Supporting Actor|Best Supporting Actor]]
| {{sort|Sukhdev|[[Sukhdev]]}}
|''[[The Legend of Bhagat Singh]]''
|{{nom}}
|style="text-align:center;"|<ref>{{cite web |url=http://iifa.com/iifa-years/iifa-years-2003/ |title=IIFA Through the Years – IIFA 2003 : South Africa |website=IIFA.com |access-date=2015-05-24 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150208124732/http://iifa.com/iifa-years/iifa-years-2003/ |archive-date=2015-02-08 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
|}

;'''[[Screen Awards]]'''
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Year !! Category !! Role !! Film !! Result
|-
| 2003
|[[Screen Award for Best Supporting Actor|Best Supporting Actor]]
| {{sort|Sukhdev|[[Sukhdev]]}}
|''[[The Legend of Bhagat Singh]]''
|{{nom}}
|}

;'''[[Zee Cine Awards]]'''
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Year !! Category !! Role !! Film !! Result !! Ref.(s)
|-
| 2001
| Best Performance in a Negative Role
| {{sort|Chaudhary|Durga Narayan Chaudhary}}
| ''[[Jungle (2000 film)|Jungle]]''
| {{won}}
| style="text-align:center;" rowspan="1"| <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.zeecineawards.com/timeline/2001/|title=Zee Cine Awards 2001|website=Zee Cine Awards|access-date=15 August 2020}}</ref>
|}

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
{{Commons category}}
* {{official website|http://www.sushantsingh.com}}
* {{IMDb name|0839820}}

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