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{{Short description|Indian actor and model (born 1996)}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Simba Nagpal
| image = Simba Nagpal snapped during the promotions of his song I Swear.jpg
| caption = Nagpal in 2022
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1996|9|25}}
| birth_place = [[Delhi]], India
| occupation = {{hlist|Actor|model|}}
| years_active = 2018–present

| alma mater = {{plainlist|
* [[Sushant School of Art and Architecture]]
* [[Ansal University]]}}
}}

'''Simba Nagpal''' (born 25 September 1996)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/tv/news/happy-birthday-simba-nagpal-5-pics-of-the-naagin-6-actor-that-prove-he-has-good-taste-in-fashion-1191974%3famp|title=Happy Birthday Simba Nagpal: 5 PICS of the Naagin 6 actor that prove he has good taste in fashion|website=Pinkvilla|access-date= 25 September 2022}}</ref> is an [[Indian people|Indian]] actor and model who predominantly works in [[Hindi cinema|Hindi]] television. He is best known for starring as Virat Singh in ''[[Shakti - Astitva Ke Ehsaas Ki|Shakti Astitva Ke Ehsaas Ki]]'' (2020–2021) and Rishabh Gujral in ''[[Naagin (2015 TV series)|Naagin 6]]'' (2022).<ref name=":2" /><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/simba-nagpal-on-naagin-6-co-star-tejasswi-prakash-7767584/lite/|title=Simba Nagpal says Naagin 6 is 'not based on Covid-19 or Omicron': 'Watch before passing judgement'|website=Indianexpress|date=11 February 2022 |access-date= 12 February 2022}}</ref> He also participated in ''[[Bigg Boss (Hindi season 15)|Bigg Boss 15]]'' (2021).<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=Simba Nagpal Biography: Bigg Boss 15 Contestants, Age, Early Life, Girlfriend, Photo, MTV splitsvilla 11, TV Shows |url=https://www.jagrantv.com/en-show/simba-nagpal-biography-bigg-boss-15-contestants-age-early-life-girlfriend-tv-shows-mtv-splitsvilla-11-roadies-news-and-more-rc1023879 |access-date=2022-08-08 |website=Jagran TV |language=en}}</ref>

== Early life and education ==
Nagpal was born on 25 September 1996 in [[Delhi]], India.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/simba-nagpal-reveals-his-most-heart-touching-memory-on-his-birthday-says-i-love-to-make-her-feel-special-on-this-day/articleshow/94433684.cms|title=Simba Nagpal reveals his most heart-touching memory on his birthday; says, "I love to make her feel special on this day"|newspaper=The Times of India|date=25 September 2022 |access-date= 25 September 2022}}</ref> He completed his secondary education in Sushant School of Art and Architecture. He later completed his bachelor's in Ansal University, Gurgaon.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Who is Simba Nagpal: सिंबा नागपाल को सब कहते थे 'सलमान खान', हसीन मॉडल पर आया था दिल |url=https://navbharattimes.indiatimes.com/tv/bigg-boss/know-all-about-bigg-boss-15-contestant-simba-nagpal/articleshow/86711935.cms |access-date=2022-08-08 |website=Navbharat Times |language=hi}}</ref>

== Career ==
Nagpal made his first appearance in the reality show [[MTV Splitsvilla|''MTV Splitsvilla 11'']] in 2018 as a contestant and finished in 8th place. In 2019, he auditioned for another reality show, ''[[MTV Roadies]]'', but didn't make it through the culling round. Later that same year, Nagpal made his acting debut with a leading role as Virat Singh in [[Colors TV]]'s soap opera ''[[Shakti - Astitva Ke Ehsaas Ki]]'', opposite [[Jigyasa Singh]].<ref name=":1" />

After the show ended in 2021, he participated in [[Colors TV]]'s reality show ''[[Bigg Boss (Hindi season 15)|Bigg Boss 15]]'',<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-10-02 |title=Meet Bigg Boss 15 contestant Simba Nagpal |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/meet-bigg-boss-15-contestant-simba-nagpal-7541981/ |access-date=2022-08-08 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref> where he finished in 16th place. However, his instincts in the house were praised by host [[Salman Khan]], who commented, "You're moving ahead with dignity and in a dignified way".<ref>{{Cite news |title=Bigg Boss 15: Simba Nagpal gets praised by Salman Khan; the host calls him the most 'dignified' contestant - Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/bigg-boss-15-simba-nagpal-gets-praised-by-salman-khan-the-host-calls-him-the-most-dignified-contestant/articleshow/87077844.cms |access-date=2022-08-11 |website=The Times of India |date=17 October 2021 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-10-26 |title=Bigg Boss 15: Simba beats Umar Riaz in all three rounds of Sultani Akhada; wins praises on social media |url=https://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/television-news/article/bigg-boss-15-simba-nagpal-beats-umar-riaz-in-all-three-rounds-of-sultani-akhada-wins-praises-on-social-media-salman-khan-23198236 |access-date=2022-08-11 |website=Mid-day |language=en}}</ref>

In 2022, Nagpal joined the [[Balaji Telefilms]] thriller supernatural franchise [[Naagin (2015 TV series)|''Naagin'']] for its sixth season,<ref>{{Cite web |date=14 August 2022 |title=Simba Nagpal will return to his army officer avatar in Naagin 6; will be seen sporting the military uniform : Bollywood News |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/simba-nagpal-will-return-army-officer-avatar-naagin-6-will-seen-sporting-military-uniform/ |access-date=2022-08-15 |website=Bollywood Hungama}}</ref> where he portrayed Rishabh Gujral in ''[[Naagin (2015 TV series)|Naagin 6]]'' opposite [[Tejasswi Prakash]].<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |date=2022-05-31 |title=Naagin 6 actor Simba Nagpal on playing a complex role in the show: 'It challenges the actor in me' |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/tv/news-gossip/naagin-6-actor-simba-nagpal-playing-complex-role-show-it-challenges-actor-me-1133810 |access-date=2022-08-08 |website=PINKVILLA |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":1" /> Initially, the show received criticism because of its storyline, however, it later won hearts, particularly for the chemistry between the lead pair, and gained better ratings.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.zoomtventertainment.com/telly-talk/naagin-6s-tejasswi-prakash-and-simba-nagpals-crackling-chemistry-wins-hearts-fans-say-kitne-cute-lag-rahe-hai-dono-article-90193585/amp|title=Naagin 6's Tejasswi Prakash and Simba Nagpal's crackling chemistry wins hearts; fans say, 'Kitne cute lag rahe hai dono'|website=Zoomtventertainment|date=14 March 2022 |access-date= 14 March 2022}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title=Exclusive! Simba Nagpal opens up on playing a double role in Naagin 6; talks about drawing inspiration from actor Heath Ledger - Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/exclusive-simba-nagpal-opens-up-on-playing-a-double-role-in-naagin-6-talks-about-drawing-inspiration-from-actor-heath-ledger/articleshow/93250219.cms |access-date=2022-08-08 |website=The Times of India |date=31 July 2022 |language=en}}</ref> In December 2022, he quit the show after the leap.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/exclusive-simba-nagpal-i-am-not-disappointed-about-my-exit-from-naagin-6/articleshow/96181342.cms|title=Exclusive! Simba Nagpal: I am not disappointed about my exit from Naagin 6|website=Timesofindia|access-date= 14 December 2022}}</ref>

From September 2023 to February 2024, he was seen as Jay Khurana opposite [[Shivangi Joshi]] in [[Sony TV (India)|Sony TV]]'s ''[[Barsatein – Mausam Pyaar Ka]]''.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2023-09-18 |title=Exclusive! Simba Nagpal to play the parallel lead in Barsatein - Mausam Pyar Ka |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/exclusive-simba-nagpal-to-play-the-parallel-lead-in-barsatein-mausam-pyar-ka/articleshow/103753414.cms |access-date=2023-11-22 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>

== Filmography ==
=== Television ===
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! scope="col" | Year
! scope="col" | Title
! scope="col" | Role
!Notes
! scope="col" | Ref.
|-
|2018
|''[[MTV Splitsvilla|Splitsvilla 11]]''
|Contestant
|8th place
|<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-09-25 |title=Happy Birthday Simba Nagpal: Splitsvilla, Bigg Boss to Naagin 6, TV Shows the Actor Appeared in |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/happy-birthday-simba-nagpal-splitsvilla-bigg-boss-to-naagin-6-tv-shows-the-actor-appeared-in-6016447.html |access-date=2023-09-23 |website=News18 |language=en}}</ref>
|-
| 2020–2021
| ''[[Shakti – Astitva Ke Ehsaas Ki]]''
| Virat Singh
|
| <ref>{{Cite web |last=Team |first=Filmymonkey |date=2019-12-11 |title=Generation Leap In 'Shakti'; Ex 'Splitsvilla' Contestant Simba Nagpal Bags Lead Role In The Show? |url=https://news.abplive.com/entertainment/television/shakti-astitva-ke-ehsaas-ki-splitsvilla-11-fame-simba-nagpal-to-play-male-lead-in-rubina-dilaiks-show-post-leap-1122527 |access-date=2022-03-26 |website=news.abplive.com |language=en}}</ref>
|-
|2021
|''[[Bigg Boss (Hindi season 15)|Bigg Boss 15]]''
|Contestant
|16th place
|<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-11-25 |title=Simba Nagpal gets evicted from Bigg Boss 15, says 'I chose to be real on the show' |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/simba-nagpal-gets-evicted-from-bigg-boss-15-7639856/ |access-date=2022-03-26 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="3" | 2022
| ''[[Naagin (2015 TV series)|Naagin 6]]''
| Rishabh Gujral/Shakti Gujral
|
| <ref>{{Cite web |last=ABP News Bureau |date=2022-02-03 |title=Naagin 6: Simba Nagpal To Play Male Lead Opposite Tejasswi Prakash |url=https://news.abplive.com/entertainment/naagin-6-simba-nagpal-to-play-male-lead-opposite-tejasswi-prakash-here-s-how-karan-kundrra-reacted-watch-1510627 |access-date=2022-03-26 |website=news.abplive.com |language=en}}</ref>
|-
|''[[Dance Deewane Juniors (season 1)|Dance Deewane Juniors 1]]''
|Himself
|Guest
|
|-
|''[[Saavi Ki Savaari]]''
|Rishabh Gujral
|Special appearance
|
|-
| 2023–2024
| ''[[Barsatein – Mausam Pyaar Ka]]''
| Jay Khurana
|
|<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-09-19 |title=Simba Nagpal To Join Shivangi Joshi-Kushal Tandon's Barsatein As Parallel Lead |url=https://www.news18.com/entertainment/television/simba-nagpal-to-join-shivangi-joshi-kushal-tandons-barsatein-as-parallel-lead-report-8583539.html |access-date=2023-09-23 |website=News18 |language=en}}</ref>
|-
| 2025
| ''Sajan Ji Ghar Aaye Family Kyun Sharmaye''
| Aman Sinha
|
|
|-
|}

=== Music videos ===
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! scope="col" | Year
! scope="col" | Title
! scope="col" | Singer
! scope="col" | Ref.
|-
| rowspan="2" |2022
|''I Swear''
|[[Shibani Kashyap]]
|<ref>{{Citation |title=I Swear by Shibani Kashyap featuring Simba Nagpal and Annsh Shekhawat - Zee Music Company | date=16 May 2022 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4quHxatZMb8 |access-date=2023-09-28 |language=en}}</ref>
|-
|''Sohnea''
|Himanshu Jain
|
|-
| rowspan="2" |2023
|''Murshida''
|[[Arijit Singh]]
|<ref>{{Citation |title=Murshida by Arijit Singh featuring Simba Nagpal and Bhagyashree Chauhan - Times Music | date=24 July 2023 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0FdX23vrDhk |access-date=2023-09-28 |language=en}}</ref>
|-
|''Munda Ho Gaya Pagal''
|[[Dev Negi]]
|<ref>{{Cite news |date=2023-08-19 |title=Naagin 6 actor Simba Nagpal's music video 'Munda Ho Gaya Pagal' opposite Sana Sultan Khan |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/naagin-6-actor-simba-nagpals-music-video-munda-ho-gaya-pagal-opposite-sana-sultan-khan-to-be-out-soon/articleshow/102849482.cms |access-date=2023-09-28 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>
|-
|2025
|''Ishq Naiyo''
|Prateek Gandhi
|
|}

== See also ==
* [[List of Indian television actors]]

== References ==
{{reflist}}

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