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{{short description|Indian film and television actress (born 1950)}} | {{short description|Indian film and television actress (born 1950)}} | ||
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{{Infobox person | {{Infobox person | ||
| name = Prabha Sinha | | name = Prabha Sinha | ||
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| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1950|04|16}} | | birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1950|04|16}}{{Citation needed|date=September 2022}} | ||
| occupation = [[Television actress]] | | occupation = [[Television actress]] | ||
| other names = Puttu | | other names = Puttu | ||
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'''Prabha Sinha''' is an | '''Prabha Sinha''' is an Indian [[film]] and [[television]] [[actress]]. She entered the television scene around the time there was a boom of soap operas. She gained popularity with her performance in [[Mahesh Bhatt]]'s ''[[Swabhimaan]]'' (1995), written by [[Shobha De]]. | ||
==Biography== | ==Biography== | ||
Granddaughter of Rai Bahadur Mukteshwar Prasad, she excelled in academics with first class first honors in [[Sociology]]. Coming from a family of mostly doctors and lawyers, she entered the television scene accidentally after she had 2 daughters (both Software Engineers in US now). She also likes doing social work.<ref>{{cite news|title=Indians in US back Hazare with fasts, candlelight vigils|date=10 April 2011|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-04-10/us-canada-news/29403174_1_anna-hazare-indian-national-anthem-indian-consulate}}{{dead link|date= | Granddaughter of Rai Bahadur Mukteshwar Prasad, she excelled in academics with first class first honors in [[Sociology]]. Coming from a family of mostly doctors and lawyers, she entered the television scene accidentally after she had 2 daughters (both Software Engineers in US now). She also likes doing social work.<ref>{{cite news |title=Indians in US back Hazare with fasts, candlelight vigils |date=10 April 2011 |newspaper=[[The Times of India]] |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-04-10/us-canada-news/29403174_1_anna-hazare-indian-national-anthem-indian-consulate}}{{dead link|date=October 2024|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> | ||
==TV career== | ==TV career== | ||
Best known for her portrayal of the character ''Sheela'' in the television serial ''Swabhimaan'', opposite [[Deepak Parashar]], which was DD's second daily soap just after ''[[Shanti (TV series)|Shanti]]''. It was later telecasted on [[StarPlus|Star plus]]. She starred in ''Itihaas'', which was Balaji's first daily soap on DD. ''Itihaas'' was centered on the story of three sisters, one of | Best known for her portrayal of the character ''Sheela'' in the television serial ''Swabhimaan'', opposite [[Deepak Parashar]], which was DD's second daily soap just after ''[[Shanti (TV series)|Shanti]]''. It was later telecasted on [[StarPlus|Star plus]]. She starred in ''Itihaas'', which was Balaji's first daily soap on DD. ''Itihaas'' was centered on the story of three sisters, one of whom was played by her. This was followed by ''Parampara'' on Zee TV, a Siddhant cine vision production ([[Manish R Goswami|Manish Goswami]]).<ref>{{cite news |title=Manish's 15 years of TV |date=21 April 2010 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Manishs-15-years-of-TV/etarticleshow/5835762.cms |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120910203521/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-04-21/tv/28134645_1_weeklies-soaps-general-entertainment-channels |url-status=live |work=[[The Times of India]] |archive-date=10 September 2012}}</ref> Another notable performance by Prabha was in the television serial ''Palchin'' on [[Star Plus]], directed by [[Neena Gupta]],<ref>{{cite news |title=Bold and dutiful |url=http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/fr/2005/12/16/stories/2005121603280400.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110925194924/http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/fr/2005/12/16/stories/2005121603280400.htm |url-status=dead |work=[[The Hindu]] |date=16 December 2005 |archive-date=25 September 2011}}</ref> opposite [[Arun Govil]] and [[Mohan Bhandari]]. ''[[Aurat (TV series)|Aurat]]'' was telecasted on DD. This was a B.R. Chopra Production. In ''Zameer'' on Zee TV, she was opposite Virendra Singh and [[Mohan Gokhale]]. ''Chonch Ladi Re Chonch'' ran on [[Metro Gold|9 Gold]], this was her first venture in comedy, it was directed by [[Anuj Kapoor]] and opposite [[Benjamin Gilani]]. In ''Ittefaq'' telecasted on [[Zee Tv]], she was opposite yesteryear film star [[Rajesh Khanna]]. She was the protagonist in the serial ''Sanskruti'' on [[Star Plus]] ([[Cinevistaas Limited|Cine Vista]]) along with actress [[Savita Prabhune]], opposite [[Vijayendra Ghatge]]. ''Karawaas'' on Zee TV, opposite [[Arun Govil]]. ''Ashiqui'' on Zee TV, opposite Arun Govil (directed by [[Arun Frank]]). ''Kahani Nahin, Jeevan Hai''<ref>{{cite news |title=Century run |date=9 September 2002 |url=http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/mp/2002/09/09/stories/2002090900730400.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040128025555/http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/mp/2002/09/09/stories/2002090900730400.htm |url-status=dead |work=[[The Hindu]] |archive-date=28 January 2004}}</ref> on ETV. ''Kundali'' on Star Plus, (Balaji prod.) opposite Sai Balal, was an interesting story about two sisters and she played their mother-in-law. She also starred in the hit television series ''Kumkum'' on Star Plus BAG Films, which ran for a very long duration. She also starred in the hit television series ''KKusum'' on Sony TV Balaji Production. ''Bazar'', ''Intezaar Aur Sahi'' on DD, opposite [[Rajeev Verma]] (Samvaad Video). ''Kaisi Lagi Lagan'' on Cine Vista on Sahara TV. ''Chhoti Bahu'' on Zee Tv was DJ's production, opposite [[Surendra Pal]]. Her role in ''Shubh Kadam''<ref>{{Cite news |work=Hindustan Times |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/StoryPage/Print/375567.aspx |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121021202718/http://www.hindustantimes.com/StoryPage/Print/375567.aspx |url-status=dead |archive-date=21 October 2012 |title=Shubh Kadam on Sahara One |first=Anil |last=Mirani |date=6 February 2009}}</ref> was also admired. | ||
==Film career== | ==Film career== | ||
Her first role in a movie was in ''Mother 98'', which was opposite Bollywood film star [[Jeetendra]], the cast also included [[Rekha]], [[Rakesh Roshan]] and [[Randhir Kapoor]] and it was directed by [[Saawan Kumar]]. It was followed by ''Good Boy Bad Boy'',<ref>{{cite news|date=12 May 2007|title=Good Boy Bad Boy|url=http://www.expressindia.com/news/fullstory.php?newsid=86378| | Her first role in a movie was in ''Mother 98'', which was opposite Bollywood film star [[Jeetendra]], the cast also included [[Rekha]], [[Rakesh Roshan]] and [[Randhir Kapoor]] and it was directed by [[Saawan Kumar]]. It was followed by ''Good Boy Bad Boy'',<ref>{{cite news |date=12 May 2007 |title=Good Boy Bad Boy |url=http://www.expressindia.com/news/fullstory.php?newsid=86378 |work=The Indian Express |access-date=16 July 2011 |archive-date=14 October 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121014105836/http://www.expressindia.com/news/fullstory.php?newsid=86378 |url-status=dead }}</ref> a [[Subhash Ghai]] production, where she played [[Emraan Hashmi]]'s mother. Other movies included ''Amrita'', which was an [[National Film Development Corporation of India|NFDC]] film and ''Akheer'', directed by [[Bhisham Kohli]]. | ||
==Filmography== | ==Filmography== | ||
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* ''[[Kumkum - Ek Pyara Sa Bandhan]]'' as Veena Kulbhushan Wadhwa (2002 - 2009) | * ''[[Kumkum - Ek Pyara Sa Bandhan]]'' as Veena Kulbhushan Wadhwa (2002 - 2009) | ||
* ''[[Kkusum]]'' as Reema Raman Kanwar (2002 - 2003) | * ''[[Kkusum]]'' as Reema Raman Kanwar (2002 - 2003) | ||
* '' | * ''Ayushmaan'' as Dr. Kavya's Mother (2005) | ||
* ''[[ | * ''[[Bazaar]]'' | ||
* ''[[Intezaar Aur Sahi]]'' | * ''[[Intezaar Aur Sahi]]'' | ||
* ''[[Kaisi Laagi Lagan]]'' | * ''[[Kaisi Laagi Lagan]]'' | ||
* ''[[Koie Jane Na]]'' (2004) | * ''[[Koie Jane Na]]'' (2004) | ||
* ''[[Chotti Bahu - Sindoor Bin Suhagan]]'' as Vaishali | * ''[[Chotti Bahu - Sindoor Bin Suhagan]]'' as Vaishali Purohit (2008 - 2010) | ||
* ''[[Kaisi Laagi Lagan]]'' (2008) | * ''[[Kaisi Laagi Lagan]]'' (2008) | ||
* ''[[Shubh Kadam]]'' (2009) | * ''[[Shubh Kadam]]'' (2009) | ||
* ''[[Saath Saath (Zee TV series)|Saath Saath]]'' | * ''[[Saath Saath (Zee TV series)|Saath Saath]]'' | ||
* ''[[Zee Horror Show]]'' (As Nandini, in | * ''[[Zee Horror Show]]'' (As Nandini, in critically acclaimed episode Saaya) | ||
* ''[[Reporters (Indian TV series)]]'' | * ''[[Reporters (Indian TV series)]]'' | ||
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Prabha Sinha | |
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| Born | 16 April 1950[citation needed] |
| Other names | Puttu |
| Occupation | Television actress |
Prabha Sinha is an Indian film and television actress. She entered the television scene around the time there was a boom of soap operas. She gained popularity with her performance in Mahesh Bhatt's Swabhimaan (1995), written by Shobha De.
Biography[edit | edit source]
Granddaughter of Rai Bahadur Mukteshwar Prasad, she excelled in academics with first class first honors in Sociology. Coming from a family of mostly doctors and lawyers, she entered the television scene accidentally after she had 2 daughters (both Software Engineers in US now). She also likes doing social work.[1]
TV career[edit | edit source]
Best known for her portrayal of the character Sheela in the television serial Swabhimaan, opposite Deepak Parashar, which was DD's second daily soap just after Shanti. It was later telecasted on Star plus. She starred in Itihaas, which was Balaji's first daily soap on DD. Itihaas was centered on the story of three sisters, one of whom was played by her. This was followed by Parampara on Zee TV, a Siddhant cine vision production (Manish Goswami).[2] Another notable performance by Prabha was in the television serial Palchin on Star Plus, directed by Neena Gupta,[3] opposite Arun Govil and Mohan Bhandari. Aurat was telecasted on DD. This was a B.R. Chopra Production. In Zameer on Zee TV, she was opposite Virendra Singh and Mohan Gokhale. Chonch Ladi Re Chonch ran on 9 Gold, this was her first venture in comedy, it was directed by Anuj Kapoor and opposite Benjamin Gilani. In Ittefaq telecasted on Zee Tv, she was opposite yesteryear film star Rajesh Khanna. She was the protagonist in the serial Sanskruti on Star Plus (Cine Vista) along with actress Savita Prabhune, opposite Vijayendra Ghatge. Karawaas on Zee TV, opposite Arun Govil. Ashiqui on Zee TV, opposite Arun Govil (directed by Arun Frank). Kahani Nahin, Jeevan Hai[4] on ETV. Kundali on Star Plus, (Balaji prod.) opposite Sai Balal, was an interesting story about two sisters and she played their mother-in-law. She also starred in the hit television series Kumkum on Star Plus BAG Films, which ran for a very long duration. She also starred in the hit television series KKusum on Sony TV Balaji Production. Bazar, Intezaar Aur Sahi on DD, opposite Rajeev Verma (Samvaad Video). Kaisi Lagi Lagan on Cine Vista on Sahara TV. Chhoti Bahu on Zee Tv was DJ's production, opposite Surendra Pal. Her role in Shubh Kadam[5] was also admired.
Film career[edit | edit source]
Her first role in a movie was in Mother 98, which was opposite Bollywood film star Jeetendra, the cast also included Rekha, Rakesh Roshan and Randhir Kapoor and it was directed by Saawan Kumar. It was followed by Good Boy Bad Boy,[6] a Subhash Ghai production, where she played Emraan Hashmi's mother. Other movies included Amrita, which was an NFDC film and Akheer, directed by Bhisham Kohli.
Filmography[edit | edit source]
Soap operas[edit | edit source]
- Parampara (1993 - 1999)
- Swabhimaan (1995)
- Chanakya
- Itihaas
- Pal Chinn as Sandhya Singh (1999 - 2000)
- Aurat
- Zameer
- Chonch Ladi Re Chonch
- Ittefaq (2002)
- Sanskruti (2001)
- Karawaas
- Ashiqui
- Vishwaas
- Kundali (2002)
- Kumkum - Ek Pyara Sa Bandhan as Veena Kulbhushan Wadhwa (2002 - 2009)
- Kkusum as Reema Raman Kanwar (2002 - 2003)
- Ayushmaan as Dr. Kavya's Mother (2005)
- Bazaar
- Intezaar Aur Sahi
- Kaisi Laagi Lagan
- Koie Jane Na (2004)
- Chotti Bahu - Sindoor Bin Suhagan as Vaishali Purohit (2008 - 2010)
- Kaisi Laagi Lagan (2008)
- Shubh Kadam (2009)
- Saath Saath
- Zee Horror Show (As Nandini, in critically acclaimed episode Saaya)
- Reporters (Indian TV series)
Movies[edit | edit source]
- Mother (1999)
- Good Boy Bad Boy (2007)
- Amrita
- Akheer
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Indians in US back Hazare with fasts, candlelight vigils". The Times of India. 10 April 2011.[dead link]
- ↑ "Manish's 15 years of TV". The Times of India. 21 April 2010. Archived from the original on 10 September 2012.
- ↑ "Bold and dutiful". The Hindu. 16 December 2005. Archived from the original on 25 September 2011.
- ↑ "Century run". The Hindu. 9 September 2002. Archived from the original on 28 January 2004.
- ↑ Mirani, Anil (6 February 2009). "Shubh Kadam on Sahara One". Hindustan Times. Archived from the original on 21 October 2012.
- ↑ "Good Boy Bad Boy". The Indian Express. 12 May 2007. Archived from the original on 14 October 2012. Retrieved 16 July 2011.