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{{short description|Indian actress}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2019}}
{{Use Indian English|date=February 2016}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Sameksha
| image = Sameksha Singh, Bollywood actress, photoshoot (cropped).jpg
| image_size =
| caption =
| birthname = Sameksha Singh
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1985|10|8}}
| birth_place = [[Chandigarh]], [[India]]
| occupation = [[Actress]]
| years_active = 2004–present
| spouse = {{marriage|[[Shael Oswal]]|July 2020}}
| website =
}}

'''Sameksha Singh''' (born 8 October 1985), known mononymously as '''Sameksha''', is an Indian film and television actress. She has played a range of characters in various series and films, in multiple languages including [[Tamil language|Tamil]], [[Telugu language|Telugu]], [[Punjabi language|Punjabi]], [[Hindi language|Hindi]] and [[Kannada]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://gallery.oneindia.in/celebs/samiksha-singh/photos-e36785-p273594.html|title=Samiksha Singh|website=photos.filmibeat.com}}</ref>

==Personal life==
Sameksha is a [[Punjabis|Punjabi]] and she was born on 8 October 1985 in [[Chandigarh]].<ref name=Khichdi/><ref name=AdDivas/>{{better source|reason=Need better source for birth date.|date=March 2019}} Sameksha later relocated to [[Mumbai]] to pursue a career in acting.

In July 2020, Sameksha married singer [[Shael Oswal]] in Singapore.<ref>{{cite news |title=Sameksha Singh marries singer Shael Oswal in Singapore, says 'I have said goodbye to the industry' |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/tv/sameksha-singh-marries-singer-shael-oswal-in-singapore-says-i-have-said-goodbye-to-the-industry/story-KPSxcgwhK8d9JXqSg0PMdP.html |access-date=9 September 2020 |work=Hindustan Times |date=8 July 2020 |language=en}}</ref>

==Career==
Sameksha made her debut in the film industry when director [[Puri Jagannadh]] cast her as the lead in the 2004 [[Telugu cinema|Telugu]] film ''[[143 (film)|143]]''. Months later, she subsequently appeared in the 2005 [[Tamil cinema|Tamil]] film ''[[Arinthum Ariyamalum]]'',<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/musicreview/7366.html|title=Arindhum Ariyamalum Music Review}}</ref> where she starred opposite [[Navdeep]] and [[Arya (actor)|Arya]].<ref name=AdDivas>{{cite web |url=https://indianaddivas.com/2013/01/17/samiksha-singh |title=Archived copy |access-date=7 December 2016 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161220071410/https://indianaddivas.com/2013/01/17/samiksha-singh/ |archive-date=20 December 2016 }}</ref>
[[File:SamekshaSingh BollywoodActress Photoshoot Laterst pictures hot porus actress Photos black344A6398.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Sameksha]]
Sameksha earned further success with the 2014 drama ''[[Fateh (2014 film)|Fateh]]'', following which she was awarded the [[Balraj Sahni|Balraj Sahni Honour Award]] for contributions to [[Punjabi cinema]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://fitnhit.com/news/punjabi-movie-vaapsi-review-rating-and-live-updates-harish-verma-samiksha/74129|title=Punjabi Movie – Vaapsi Review, Rating and Live Updates}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.media247.co.uk/bizasia/vaapsi-to-premiere-on-ptc-punjabi-2016|title='Vaapsi' to premiere on PTC Punjabi|access-date=31 March 2018}}</ref> Sameksha's role in ''[[Vaapsi]]'' (2016) was critically acclaimed in various film festivals.

Sameksha, alongside film work, made her television debut on [[Sahara One]]'s ''[[Zaara (TV series)|Zaara – Pyaar ki Saugat]]'', in the titular role.<ref>{{cite news |title=TV actor Sameeksha Singh supports Shilpa Shinde: Bhabiji Ghar Par Hai makers harassed me too |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/tv-actor-sameeksha-singh-supports-shilpa-shinde-bhabiji-ghar-par-hai-makers-harassed-me-too-4600526/ |access-date=23 November 2020 |work=The Indian Express |date=5 April 2017 |language=en}}</ref> She also played a parallel lead role in the long-running [[soap opera]] ''[[Yahaaan Main Ghar Ghar Kheli]]'' on [[Zee TV]]. She also portrayed the role of Roshni in the crime thriller ''[[Arjun (TV series)|Arjun]]'' on [[Star Plus]], followed by a stint in the political thriller, ''[[P.O.W.- Bandi Yuddh Ke]]''.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Maheshwari |first1=Neha |title=Sameksha in 'POW Bandi Yuddh Ke' - Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Sameksha-in-POW-Bandi-Yuddh-Ke/articleshow/55496209.cms |access-date=25 January 2021 |work=The Times of India |date=19 November 2016 |language=en}}</ref>

From 2017 to 2018, she portrayed [[Olympias]] in [[Sony Entertainment Television (India)|Sony TV]]'s historical drama ''[[Porus (TV series)|Porus]]'' opposite an ensemble cast of [[Laksh Lalwani]], [[Rohit Purohit]] and [[Rati Pandey]].<ref>{{cite news|last=Maheshwri|first=Neha|date=25 November 2017|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/sameksha-if-my-character-requires-me-to-walk-nude-i-will/articleshow/61786165.cms|title=Sameksha: If my character requires me to walk nude, I will|access-date=25 January 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=OMG! Sameksha Singh suffers burns on her back and face |url=https://www.mid-day.com/articles/omg-sameksha-singh-suffers-burns-on-her-back-and-face/18819170 |access-date=25 November 2020 |work=Mid Day |date=13 December 2017 |language=en}}</ref>

In 2018, she played Parminder in the [[Star Plus]] sitcom ''[[Khichdi Returns]]''.<ref name="Khichdi">{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/sameksha-joins-the-khichdi-gang/articleshow/63612646.cms|title=Sameksha joins the 'Khichdi' gang|access-date=14 April 2018}}</ref> From 2018 to 2019, she played Saudamini in [[Colors TV]]'s ''[[Tantra (TV series)|Tantra]]''.

==Filmography==
===Films===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Year!! Film !! Language !! Role !! Notes
|-
| 2004 || ''[[143 (film)|143]]'' || [[Telugu language|Telugu]] || Sanjana ||
|-
| 2005 || ''[[Arinthum Ariyamalum]] '' ||rowspan=3|[[Tamil language|Tamil]] || Sandhya ||
|-
|rowspan="3"| 2006 || ''[[Mercury Pookkal]]'' || ||
|-
| ''[[Manathodu Mazhaikalam]]''|| Sruthi ||
|-
| ''[[Madana (film)|Madana]]'' || [[Kannada]] || Urvashi ||
|-
| rowspan="4"| 2007 || ''Mr.Hot Mr.Kool'' || [[Hindi]] || Dolly ||
|-
| ''[[Murugaa]]'' || Tamil || || Special appearance
|-
| ''Kotha Katha'' || Telugu|| ||
|-
| ''[[Thee Nagar]]'' || Tamil || || Special appearance
|-
| rowspan="3"| 2008 || ''[[Idi Sangathi]]'' || Telugu || Item number ||
|-
|''[[Panchamirtham]]'' || Tamil || Mandakini ||
|-
|''[[Brahmanandam Drama Company]]'' || Telugu || Soni ||
|-
|rowspan="3"| 2009 || ''Maruti Mera Dost'' || Hindi || Mrs. Singh ||
|-
|''Samrajyam'' ||Telugu ||rowspan=2|Saroja ||rowspan=2|Bilingual film
|-
| ''Karthikai'' || Tamil
|-
|2011 || ''[[Dhada (2011 film)|Dhada]]'' ||rowspan=2|Telugu || Preethi ||
|-
| 2012 || ''Kulumanali'' || ||
|-
| rowspan="2"| 2013 || ''[[Jatts In Golmaal]]'' || rowspan=5|[[Punjabi language|Punjabi]] || Raavi ||
|-
| ''[[Lucky Di Unlucky Story]]'' || Sheffy ||
|-
| rowspan="2"| 2014 || ''[[Fateh (2014 film)|Fateh]]'' || Sehaj Sandhu ||
|-
| ''[[Kirpaan: The Sword of Honour|Kirpaan]]'' || Seerat ||
|-
| 2016 || ''[[Vaapsi]]'' || Jeetan ||
|-
| 2019 || ''[[Pranaam]]'' || [[Hindi]] || Manjri ||
|-
|}

===Television===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Year
! Show
! Role
|-
|2018-2019||''[[Tantra (TV series)|Tantra]]''||Saudamini
|-
|rowspan="2"|2018 || ''[[Khichdi (2018 TV series)|Khichdi]]'' || Parminder
|-
| ''[[21 Sarfarosh - Saragarhi 1897]]'' || Sohni
|-
|2017–2018 || ''[[Porus (TV series)|Porus]]'' || [[Olympias]]<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_6d2_hgVH0|title=Olympia Ka Guroor|access-date=31 March 2018|work=YouTube}}</ref>
|-
|2017 ||''[[ Sarabhai vs Sarabhai]]'' || Ms.Pochkhanwala
|-
| 2016–2017 || ''[[P.O.W.- Bandi Yuddh Ke]]'' || Indira Jaisingh
|-
| 2015 || '' [[Badi Dooooor Se Aaye Hai]] '' || Toffee Raheja
|-
| 2012 || ''[[Arjun (TV series)|Arjun]]'' || Roshni Rawte
|-
| 2009 || ''[[Yahaaan Main Ghar Ghar Kheli]]'' || Nilanjana Roy
|-
| 2006–2007 || ''[[Zaara (TV series)|Zaara]]'' || Zaara Khan
|}

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
{{Commons category|Sameksha Singh|Sameksha}}
* {{Website|https://samekshasinghofficial.com/|Website}}
* {{IMDb name|id=1963306}}
{{Authority control}}

[[Category:Indian film actresses]]
[[Category:Actresses in Tamil cinema]]
[[Category:Living people]]
[[Category:1985 births]]
[[Category:Actresses in Telugu cinema]]
[[Category:Actresses from Chandigarh]]
[[Category:Indian television actresses]]
[[Category:21st-century Indian actresses]]
[[Category:Actresses in Hindi television]]
[[Category:Actresses in Kannada cinema]]
[[Category:Actresses in Hindi cinema]]
[[Category:Actresses in Punjabi cinema]]

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