Amrita Singh, born on February 9, 1958, is a renowned Indian actress who gained popularity in the 1980s through her films Betaab and Mard. After taking a break from acting in the early 1990s, she returned in 2002 to occasionally play supporting roles. In 2005, she made her debut on television. Singh is known to maintain a low public profile and rarely gives interviews, only on occasion.
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Biography
Amrita Singh, aged 65 as of 2023, was born on February 9, 1958, in Hadali, Pakistan, to a Sikh father and a Muslim mother. She received her primary education at Modern School in New Delhi.
Profile Summary
| Real Full Birth Name | Amrita Singh. |
| Nickname | Amrita. |
| Profession | TV and Film Actress. |
| Famous for | Ex-wife of Saif Ali Khan (Actor). |
| Age (As of 2020) | 62 years old. |
| Date of Birth (DOB), Birthday | February 9, 1958. |
| Birthplace/Hometown | Delhi, India. |
| Nationality | Indian. |
| Gender | Female. |
| Sexuality (Gay or Lesbian) | Straight. |
| Religion | Muslim. |
| Zodiac Sign. | Aquarius. |
| Current Residence | Mumbai (Maharashtra, India). |
| Physical Statistics | |
| Height (Tall) | Feet & Inches: 5′ 2″. Centimeters: 157 cm. Meters: 1.57 m. |
| Weight | Kilograms: 65 Kg. Pounds: 143 lbs. |
| Shoe Size (UK) | 6.5. |
| Eye Color | Black. |
| Hair Color | Black. |
| Family | |
| Parents | Father: Shivinder Singh Virk (Army Officer). Mother: Rukhsana Sultana (Political Associate). |
| Siblings | Not Known. |
| Personal Life Relationship | |
| Marital Status | Unmarried. |
| Boyfriend/Fiancé | 1. Vinod Khanna. 2. Ravi Shastri. 3. Sunny Deol. 4. Saif Ali Khan. |
| Husband/Spouse Name | Saif Ali Khan (m. 1991-div. 2004). |
| Son | Ibrahim Ali Khan. |
| Daughter | Sara Ali Khan (Actress). |
| Career Timeline | |
| Bollywood Films | 1. Betaab (1983). 2. Duniya (1984). 3. Khudgarz (1987). 4. Charnon Ki Saugandh (1988). 5. Veeru dada (1990). 6. Kroadh (1990). 7. 23rd March 1931: Shaheed (2002). 8. Shootout at Lokhandwala (2007). 9. 2 States (2014). 10. Hindi Medium (2017). 11. Badla (2019). |
| TV Shows | Kavyanjali. |
| Awards | 1. Won Best Actress title for Aaina. 2. Nominated for Best Supporting Actress for 2 States movie. |
| Education | |
| Highest Qualification | Passed out from school. |
| School | Modern School. |
| Hobbies & Favorite Things | |
| Favorite Celebrities | Actor: Ranbir Kapoor. Actress: Madhuri Dixit. |
| Dream Holiday Destination | Thailand. |
| Favorite Color | White & Pink. |
| Love to do | Reading Books. |
| Favorite Food | Pasta & Cake. |
| Wealth | |
| Net worth | Rs. 45 Crore Indian Rupees. |
Early life
Amrita Singh’s parents are Rukhsana Sultana and Shivinder Singh Virk, an army officer. She was born on 9 February 1958 in Hadali, Pakistan, and is currently 65 years old as of 2023. During the Indian Emergency in the 1970s, Amrita’s mother was a political associate of Sanjay Gandhi and became known for leading his sterilization campaign in Muslim areas of Old Delhi.
Amrita’s paternal grandmother was Mohinder Kaur, making her the great-granddaughter of Sobha Singh, a builder of New Delhi, and the grandniece of the late novelist Khushwant Singh. She is also the great-grandniece of politician Ujjal Singh and the actress Begum Para is her great-aunt.
Amrita’s husband was Nasir Khan, the brother of Dilip Kumar, and her uncle (second cousin once removed) is actor Ayub Khan. She was childhood friends with Shah Rukh Khan, whose mother worked with Amrita’s mother in the Old Delhi area. Amrita attended Modern School in New Delhi and is fluent in English, Punjabi, and Hindi.
Career
Amrita Singh marked her Bollywood debut in 1983, co-starring with Sunny Deol in Betaab. She enjoyed a golden period in her career during the following years, appearing in several other successful films, such as Sunny (1984), Mard (1985), Saaheb (1985), Naam (1986), Chameli Ki Shaadi (1986), Khudgarz (1987), Waaris (1988), and others. Singh also played negative roles in movies such as Raju Ban Gaya Gentleman (1992) and Aaina (1993). However, after the film Rang (1993), she took a break from acting.
Singh returned to acting in 2002 with 23rd March 1931: Shaheed, in which she portrayed the role of Bhagat Singh’s mother (played by Bobby Deol). She made her television debut in 2005 with Ekta Kapoor’s family drama Kavyanjali. After almost two decades, in 2013, she starred alongside Jackie Shroff in Aurangzeb. In 2017, Singh garnered acclaim for her role as a principal in the drama film Hindi Medium.
Awards
Amrita Singh received the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress in 1994 for her performance in the movie Aaina. In 2005, she was honored with the Indian Telly Award for Best Actress in a Negative Role for her work in the TV show Kavyanjali.
Personal life
Amrita Singh married actor Saif Ali Khan in January 1991. Prior to their wedding, Singh, who was raised as a Sikh, converted to Islam, and the couple had an Islamic wedding ceremony. Khan, who is 12 years younger than Singh, is the son of former Indian test cricket captain Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi and actress Sharmila Tagore, and a member of the royal family of the erstwhile Bhopal State and Pataudi State.
Despite controversies, the couple remained married. Singh gave up acting after her marriage to Khan. After thirteen years of marriage, they divorced in 2004. The couple has two children together, daughter Sara Ali Khan Pataudi, born on 12 August 1995, who graduated from Columbia University, and son Ibrahim Ali Khan Pataudi, born on 5 March 2001, who is currently studying in England.
Some Facts about Amrita Singh
- Amrita debuted opposite Sunny Deol in the Betaab Hindi movie
- In 2001, she made her comeback in the industry on 23rd March 1931: Shaheed.
- Singh was nominated for the Best Supporting Actress for 2 States film.
- On the other hand, she did supporting roles in Hindi Medium, Kalyug, Badla, and A Flying Jatt.
- She gained her fan’s love for her negative role in Kavyanjali TV Show.
- Moreover, Sara’s mom won the Best Actress in a Negative Role (Jury) award in the Indian Telly Awards (2004).
- How Tall: The average height of Amrita Singh measured 5 feet 2 inches. Furthermore, she weighs approximately 65 Kilograms.
- Ibrahim acted in Tashan as a child actor.
- Singh handles the career duties of her child Sara.
- As of 2020, her net worth is around Rs. 45 Crore Indian Rupees. She owned a luxurious apartment in the posh area of Mumbai City.
