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| name = Pavitra Punia | | name = Pavitra Punia | ||
| image = Pavitra Punia celebrating her birthday in 2021 (cropped).jpg | | image = Pavitra Punia celebrating her birthday in 2021 (cropped).jpg | ||
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| birth_date = {{birth date and age| | | caption = Punia in 2021 | ||
| birth_place = [[Uttar Pradesh]], | | birth_name = Neha Singh | ||
| known_for = [[Baalveer Returns]] | | birth_date = {{birth date and age|1986|04|22|df=yes}}<ref>{{Cite web |date=23 April 2021 |title=Eijaz Khan celebrates Pavitra Punia's lockdown birthday, says I love you |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/television/celebrity/story/eijaz-khan-celebrates-pavitra-punia-s-lockdown-birthday-says-i-love-you-1793825-2021-04-22 |access-date=2024-03-13 |quote=Pavitra Punia is celebrating her 34th birthday today, April 22.}}</ref> | ||
| | | birth_place = [[Uttar Pradesh]], India | ||
| known_for = ''[[Baalveer Returns]]'' | |||
| partner = | |||
| years_active = 2009–present | | years_active = 2009–present | ||
| occupation = [[Actress]] | | occupation = [[Actress]] | ||
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'''Neha Singh''', | '''Neha Singh''', (born 22 April 1986) known by her stage name '''Pavitra Punia''', is an [[Indian people|Indian]] actress. She is known for playing Geet Dhillon in ''[[Love U Zindagi]]'' and an evil fairy named Timnasa in the sitcom fantasy series ''[[Baalveer Returns]]''.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|title=Pavitra Punia 'overwhelmed' to be back on 'Baalveer Returns' post 'Bigg Boss 14' sojourn - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/pavitra-punia-overwhelmed-to-be-back-on-baalveer-returns-post-bigg-boss-sojourn/articleshow/80195916.cms|access-date=2021-07-28|website=[[The Times of India]]|date=10 January 2021 |language=en}}</ref> She participated in the reality shows ''[[MTV Splitsvilla#Season 3|MTV Splitsvilla 3]]'' in 2009 and ''[[Bigg Boss (Hindi season 14)|Bigg Boss 14]]'' in 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-11-30|title=Pavitra Punia evicted from Bigg Boss Season 14|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/pavitra-punia-evicted-from-bigg-boss-14-7073020/|access-date=2021-07-28|website=[[The Indian Express]]|language=en}}</ref> | ||
==Career == | ==Career == | ||
Pavitra Punia started her career with the [[MTV]] reality show [[MTV Splitsvilla| | Pavitra Punia started her career with the [[MTV]]'s reality show [[MTV Splitsvilla#Season 3|MTV Splitsvilla 3]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/story/mtv-splitsvilla-bikini-girl-pavitra-punia-in-bebo-avatar-127518-2011-01-29|title=MTV Splitsvilla bikini girl in Bebo avatar |first=Priyanka |last=Srivastav|website=[[India Today]]|date=2011-01-29}}</ref> | ||
In 2010, she made her acting debut with the show ''[[Geet – Hui Sabse Parayi]]'' playing the role of Dalljiet. Thereafter, she got her first lead role in the [[Star Plus]]'s show ''[[Love U Zindagi]]'', opposite [[Sidharth Shukla]]. She was also a part of the [[Life OK]]'s reality show ''[[Welcome – Baazi Mehmaan Nawazi Ki]]''. | |||
She then acted in the Mukul Mishra-directed movie ''Siddhartha - Love, Lust, Peace'', which stars [[Mahesh Bhatt]], [[Shivam Bhaargava]] and [[Shazahn Padamsee]]. Punia has also been a part of other shows including ''Ritz Jeele Yeh Pal'', ''MTV Making The Cut 2'', ''[[Hongey Judaa Na Hum]]'', ''[[Sawaare Sabke Sapne... Preeto|Sawaare Sabke Sapne Preeto]]'' and ''[[Darr Sabko Lagta Hai]]''. She portrayed the role of the lead antagonist Niddhi Chhabra in the Star Plus's show ''[[Yeh Hai Mohabbatein]]''. She also played the role of Karuna in TV's ''[[Gangaa]]''. She also played a shape-shifting snake for a maha episode in [[Zee Tv]]'s ''[[Kaleerein]]''. Then she played Poulomi Roy in [[Colors TV]]'s ''[[Naagin (2015 TV series)|Naagin 3]]''. she portrayed the role of an evil fairy named Timnasa in [[Sony SAB]]'s sitcom fantasy series ''[[Baalveer Returns]]''. | |||
In October 2020, Punia entered the ''[[Bigg Boss (Hindi season 14)|Bigg Boss Season 14]]'' house as a contestant. She was evicted from the show on day 57.<ref name="indiatoday">{{cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/television/reality-tv/story/aly-goni-always-catches-pavitra-punia-and-eijaz-khan-together-new-bigg-boss-14-video-1740733-2020-11-13|title=Aly Goni always catches Pavitra Punia and Eijaz Khan together. New Bigg Boss 14 video - Television News|website=[[India Today]]|date=2020-11-13|first=Grace |last=Cyril}}</ref> | |||
In | ==Personal life== | ||
Punia got engaged to businessman Sumit Maheshwari in October 2015; however as reported no marriage took place subsequently.<ref name=":2">{{Cite news |title=Exclusive - Bigg Boss 14: Paras Chhabra claims Pavitra Punia was married while she was dating him and kept him in dark |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/exclusive-bigg-boss-14-paras-chhabra-claims-pavitra-punia-was-married-while-she-was-dating-him-and-kept-him-in-dark/articleshow/78480570.cms |access-date=2024-11-09 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> In 2020, Maheshwari claimed in the media that he is married to Punia and that she cheated on him with multiple men.<ref name=":1" /> Maheshwari was backed by actor [[Paras Chhabra]], whom Punia had dated briefly in 2018. According to Chhabra, she hid her marital status from him, and he broke up with her once he got to know she is married.<ref name=":2" /> | |||
Punia did not directly address any of the claims made by Maheshwari and Chhabra, and said in a media interaction, "All I can say is, it's good to ride on someone's limelight."<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=3 December 2020 |title=Pavitra Punia addresses Sumit's claim they are married, she cheated on him: 'I am in the memories of Eijaz Khan' |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/tv/pavitra-punia-addresses-sumit-s-claim-they-are-married-she-cheated-on-him-i-am-in-the-memories-of-eijaz-khan/story-XuwNTsOIRKgDCF7Ilvs23H.html |access-date=10 November 2024 |website=Hindustan Times}}</ref> Punia was also in a relationship with actor Pratik Sehajpal (of ''[[Bigg Boss (Hindi TV series) season 15|Bigg Boss 15]]'' fame), who later publicly accused her of being possessive.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-08-08 |title=Pratik Sehajpal reveals he had a toxic relationship with Pavitra Punia on BB OTT premiere |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/television/reality-tv/story/pratik-sehajpal-reveals-he-had-a-toxic-relationship-with-pavitra-punia-on-bb-ott-premiere-1838470-2021-08-08?_gl=1*1lqbf3w*_ga*ZUZfc1FGLW9XMHVhcWF2OFg3Vm1LcllLWlpIWkRyQmZzdDdFV01BajgzeWItSHhtTktMQjBIa21iRUZZcEh3bw..*_ga_6PTEQ0MXGP*MTczMTE4MzU5MC4xLjEuMTczMTE4MzU5MS4wLjAuMA.. |access-date=2024-11-09 |website=India Today |language=en}}</ref> | |||
Punia later dated ''[[Bigg Boss 14]]'' fellow contestant [[Eijaz Khan]] and was engaged in 2022, but the two parted ways due to undisclosed reasons in 2024.<ref name="partner 1">{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/fingers-crossed-if-all-goes-well-we-will-get-married-this-year-eijaz-khan-pavitra-punia/articleshow/80749250.cms|title=Exclusive Interview! Fingers crossed, if all goes well we will get married this year: Eijaz Khan-Pavitra Punia|website=[[The Times of India]] |date=9 February 2021}}</ref> | |||
In October 2025, Punia announced her engagement to a Mumbai-based businessman, posting photographs from the ceremony. The fiancé has not been publicly named and is reported to be outside the entertainment industry.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Singh |first=Simran |title=Pavitra Punia engaged after breakup from Eijaz Khan, drops photos from intimate ceremony, but hides fiance's identity, fans react |url=https://www.dnaindia.com/television/report-pavitra-punia-engaged-after-breakup-from-eijaz-khan-drops-photos-from-intimate-ceremony-but-hides-fiance-s-identity-fans-react-3184911 |access-date=2025-10-22 |website=DNA India |language=en}}</ref> | |||
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== Filmography == | == Filmography == | ||
===Television=== | ===Television=== | ||
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| ''[[Geet – Hui Sabse Parayi]]'' | | ''[[Geet – Hui Sabse Parayi]]'' | ||
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| '' | | ''Box Cricket League 1'' | ||
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| 2015 | | 2015 | ||
| ''[[Darr Sabko Lagta Hai]]'' | | ''[[Darr Sabko Lagta Hai]]'' | ||
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| ''[[Kaleerein]]'' | | ''[[Kaleerein]]'' | ||
| Vishkanya | | Vishkanya | ||
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| '' | | ''Box Cricket League 4'' | ||
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| ''[[Baalveer Returns]]'' | | ''[[Baalveer Returns]]'' | ||
| Timnasa | | Timnasa | ||
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|[[Aladdin – Naam Toh Suna Hoga]] | |''[[Aladdin – Naam Toh Suna Hoga]]'' | ||
| rowspan="2" |Timnasa | | rowspan="2" | Guest (as Timnasa) | ||
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| ''[[Ishq Ki Dastaan - Naagmani]]'' | |||
| Mohini | |||
|<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ishq Ki Dastan Naagmani on location: Mohini decides to take Naagmani from Naagin {{!}} TV - Times of India Videos |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/tv/hindi/ishq-ki-dastan-naagmani-on-location-mohini-decides-to-take-naagmani-from-naagin/videoshow/92498797.cms |access-date=2022-07-08 |website=timesofindia.indiatimes.com |language=en}}</ref> | |||
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| Contestant | | ''[[Reality Ranis of the Jungle]] Season 1'' | ||
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|''[[Reality Ranis of the Jungle]] Season 2'' | |||
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== External links == | == External links == | ||
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* {{Instagram|pavitrapunia_}} | * {{Instagram|pavitrapunia_}} | ||
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[[Category:Actresses in Hindi television]] | [[Category:Actresses in Hindi television]] | ||
[[Category:Female models from Uttar Pradesh]] | [[Category:Female models from Uttar Pradesh]] | ||
[[Category:Indian soap opera actresses]] | [[Category:Indian soap opera actresses]] | ||
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[[Category:Place of birth missing (living people)]] | [[Category:Place of birth missing (living people)]] | ||
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Pavitra Punia | |
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.jpg) Punia in 2021 | |
| Born | Neha Singh 22 April 1986[1] Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Known for | Baalveer Returns |
Neha Singh, (born 22 April 1986) known by her stage name Pavitra Punia, is an Indian actress. She is known for playing Geet Dhillon in Love U Zindagi and an evil fairy named Timnasa in the sitcom fantasy series Baalveer Returns.[2] She participated in the reality shows MTV Splitsvilla 3 in 2009 and Bigg Boss 14 in 2020.[3]
Career[edit | edit source]
Pavitra Punia started her career with the MTV's reality show MTV Splitsvilla 3[4] In 2010, she made her acting debut with the show Geet – Hui Sabse Parayi playing the role of Dalljiet. Thereafter, she got her first lead role in the Star Plus's show Love U Zindagi, opposite Sidharth Shukla. She was also a part of the Life OK's reality show Welcome – Baazi Mehmaan Nawazi Ki.
She then acted in the Mukul Mishra-directed movie Siddhartha - Love, Lust, Peace, which stars Mahesh Bhatt, Shivam Bhaargava and Shazahn Padamsee. Punia has also been a part of other shows including Ritz Jeele Yeh Pal, MTV Making The Cut 2, Hongey Judaa Na Hum, Sawaare Sabke Sapne Preeto and Darr Sabko Lagta Hai. She portrayed the role of the lead antagonist Niddhi Chhabra in the Star Plus's show Yeh Hai Mohabbatein. She also played the role of Karuna in TV's Gangaa. She also played a shape-shifting snake for a maha episode in Zee Tv's Kaleerein. Then she played Poulomi Roy in Colors TV's Naagin 3. she portrayed the role of an evil fairy named Timnasa in Sony SAB's sitcom fantasy series Baalveer Returns.
In October 2020, Punia entered the Bigg Boss Season 14 house as a contestant. She was evicted from the show on day 57.[5]
Personal life[edit | edit source]
Punia got engaged to businessman Sumit Maheshwari in October 2015; however as reported no marriage took place subsequently.[6] In 2020, Maheshwari claimed in the media that he is married to Punia and that she cheated on him with multiple men.[7] Maheshwari was backed by actor Paras Chhabra, whom Punia had dated briefly in 2018. According to Chhabra, she hid her marital status from him, and he broke up with her once he got to know she is married.[6]
Punia did not directly address any of the claims made by Maheshwari and Chhabra, and said in a media interaction, "All I can say is, it's good to ride on someone's limelight."[7] Punia was also in a relationship with actor Pratik Sehajpal (of Bigg Boss 15 fame), who later publicly accused her of being possessive.[8]
Punia later dated Bigg Boss 14 fellow contestant Eijaz Khan and was engaged in 2022, but the two parted ways due to undisclosed reasons in 2024.[9]
In October 2025, Punia announced her engagement to a Mumbai-based businessman, posting photographs from the ceremony. The fiancé has not been publicly named and is reported to be outside the entertainment industry.[10]
Filmography[edit | edit source]
Television[edit | edit source]
| Year | Show | Role | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | MTV Splitsvilla 3 | Contestant | |
| 2010 | MTV Making The Cut 2 | ||
| Geet – Hui Sabse Parayi | Dalljiet | ||
| 2011 | Jeele Yeh Pal | Contestant | |
| Love U Zindagi | Geet Dhillon | ||
| 2011–2012 | Sawaare Sabke Sapne Preeto | Simran Ahluwalia | |
| 2012–13 | Hongey Judaa Na Hum | Anushka | |
| 2013 | Welcome – Baazi Mehmaan Nawazi Ki | Contestant | |
| 2014–2015 | Box Cricket League 1 | ||
| 2015 | Darr Sabko Lagta Hai | Episodic Role | |
| 2016–2017 | Yeh Hai Mohabbatein | Nidhi | |
| 2016 | Box Cricket League 2 | Contestant | |
| Kavach... Kaali Shaktiyon Se | Ritu | ||
| 2018 | Box Cricket League 3 | Contestant | |
| Kaleerein | Vishkanya | ||
| Naagin 3 | Poulomi Roy | ||
| 2018–2019 | Daayan | Chandrika | |
| 2019 | Box Cricket League 4 | Contestant | |
| 2019–2021 | Baalveer Returns | Timnasa | |
| 2020 | Aladdin – Naam Toh Suna Hoga | Guest (as Timnasa) | |
| Kuch Smiles Ho Jayein... With Alia | |||
| Bigg Boss 14 | Contestant (Evicted on day 57) | ||
| 2022–2023 | Ishq Ki Dastaan - Naagmani | Mohini | [11] |
| 2024 | Reality Ranis of the Jungle Season 1 | Contestant 4th Place |
|
| 2025 | Reality Ranis of the Jungle Season 2 | Guest,
Episodes 18-20 |
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Eijaz Khan celebrates Pavitra Punia's lockdown birthday, says I love you". 23 April 2021. Retrieved 13 March 2024.
Pavitra Punia is celebrating her 34th birthday today, April 22.
- ↑ "Pavitra Punia 'overwhelmed' to be back on 'Baalveer Returns' post 'Bigg Boss 14' sojourn - Times of India". The Times of India. 10 January 2021. Retrieved 28 July 2021.
- ↑ "Pavitra Punia evicted from Bigg Boss Season 14". The Indian Express. 30 November 2020. Retrieved 28 July 2021.
- ↑ Srivastav, Priyanka (29 January 2011). "MTV Splitsvilla bikini girl in Bebo avatar". India Today.
- ↑ Cyril, Grace (13 November 2020). "Aly Goni always catches Pavitra Punia and Eijaz Khan together. New Bigg Boss 14 video - Television News". India Today.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 "Exclusive - Bigg Boss 14: Paras Chhabra claims Pavitra Punia was married while she was dating him and kept him in dark". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 9 November 2024.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 "Pavitra Punia addresses Sumit's claim they are married, she cheated on him: 'I am in the memories of Eijaz Khan'". Hindustan Times. 3 December 2020. Retrieved 10 November 2024.
- ↑ "Pratik Sehajpal reveals he had a toxic relationship with Pavitra Punia on BB OTT premiere". India Today. 8 August 2021. Retrieved 9 November 2024.
- ↑ "Exclusive Interview! Fingers crossed, if all goes well we will get married this year: Eijaz Khan-Pavitra Punia". The Times of India. 9 February 2021.
- ↑ Singh, Simran. "Pavitra Punia engaged after breakup from Eijaz Khan, drops photos from intimate ceremony, but hides fiance's identity, fans react". DNA India. Retrieved 22 October 2025.
- ↑ "Ishq Ki Dastan Naagmani on location: Mohini decides to take Naagmani from Naagin | TV - Times of India Videos". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 8 July 2022.