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Mona Singh Height, Age, Boyfriend, Husband, Family, Biography

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Husband: Shyam Rajagopalan
Age: 43 Years
Hometown: Chandigarh

Mona Singh

Bio/Wiki
Full NameMona Jasbir Singh
Nickname Chotu
Profession(s)Actor, TV Host
Famous RoleJasmeet Walia-Suri aka Jassi in the Hindi TV serial Jassi Jaissi Koi Nahin (2003)
Mona Singh as Jassi in Jassi Jaissi Koi Nahin
Physical Stats & More
Height (approx.)5' 6" (168 cm)
Eye ColourBrown
Hair ColourBlack
Career
DebutTV (Hindi): Jassi Jaissi Koi Nahin (2003) as Jasmeet Walia-Suri/Jessica Bedi/Neha Shastri
Jassi Jaissi Koi Nahin
Film: 3 Idiots (2009) as Mona Sahastrabuddhe
Mona Singh in a still from film 3 Idiots
Web Series: Yeh Meri Family (2018) as Mummy/Poorva
Yeh Meri Family
Awards2003: Apsara Award for Jassi Jaissi Koi Nahin
2003: Apsara Award for Jassi Jaissi Koi Nahin
2004: Indian Telly Award for Jassi Jaissi Koi Nahin
2004: Indian Telly Award for Jassi Jaissi Koi Nahin
Mona Singh with her Indian Telly Award
2004: Indian Television Academy Award for Jassi Jaissi Koi Nahin
2004: Apsara Film Producers Guild Award for Best Actress (TV) for Jassi Jaissi Koi Nahin
2005: Indian Telly Award for Jassi Jaissi Koi Nahin
2005: Indian Television Academy Award for Jassi Jaissi Koi Nahin
2018: Streaming Award for Breakthrough Performance in Kehne Ko Humsafar Hain
Mona Singh's Streaming Award
2019: Talent Track Award for Yeh Meri Family
Mona Singh with her Talent Track Award
2021: Golden Glory Award for Versatile Performer for Black Widows
2022: FOI Online Award for Special mention Actress for Laal Singh Chaddha
2023: ScreenXX Summit & Award for Best Actress - Hindi Web Originals for Kafas
2023: OTT Play Award for Best supporting Actor for Made in Heaven
Mona Singh with her OTT Play Award
2024: Bollywood Life Award for Breakthrough Performance Of The Year for Made in Heaven
2024: GIEBA Award for Iconic Actor of the year
Mona Singh with GIEBA award
Personal Life
Date of Birth8 October 1981 (Thursday)
Age (as of 2024) 43 Years
BirthplaceChandigarh
Zodiac signLibra
NationalityIndian
HometownChandigarh
SchoolKendriya Vidyalaya Vayusena Nagar, Nagpur, Maharashtra
College/UniversitySt. Mira's College For Girls, Pune
Educational QualificationB.Com
ReligionSikhism
Food HabitNon-vegetarian
HobbiesDancing, Acting, Reading, Travelling, Scuba Diving
Mona Singh during her vacation
ControversyLeaked MMS
In March 2013, a MMS of her got viral on the internet just before the release of her then boyfriend Vidyut Jammwal's film. It was said that it was a publicity stunt. Mona then lodged a complaint with the local police, and later, Cyber police confirmed that the video was morphed. [1]The Times of India
Social MediaInstagram
Relationships & More
Marital StatusMarried
Affairs/BoyfriendsKaran Oberoi (actor, singer; ex fiancé)
Mona Singh and Karan Oberoi
Vidyut Jammwal (actor)
Mona Singh's ex-boyfriend Vidyut Jammwal
Shyam Rajagopalan (filmmaker)
Mona Singh with Shyam Rajagopalan
Marriage Date27 December 2019
Mona Singh's wedding picture
Marriage Place Juhu Military Club, Mumbai
Family
Husband/SpouseShyam Rajgopalan
ParentsFather- Jasbir Singh (retired colonel from the Indian Army)
Mother- Rani Singh (worked as teacher of Interior designing and architecture in Delhi)
Mona Singh with her parents
SiblingsBrother- None
Sister- Sona Singh (elder, lives in New Zealand)
Mona Singh with her elder sister Sona Singh and her niece Ria
Favourites
ActorIrrfan Khan
ActressTabu
FoodGreen Curry with Rice
CuisineThai
DessertCheesecake
FilmThe Bridges of Madison County (1995)
Travelling DestinationRome
Colour(s)Blue, Pink
Style Quotient
Car CollectionMercedes-Benz GLE
Mona Singh with her Mercedes
Money Factor
Salary/Fees (approx.)Rs 3.5 lakh per episode for Jassi Jaissi Koi Nahin

Mona Singh

Some Lesser Known Facts About Mona Singh

  • Since childhood, Mona Singh wanted to become an actor.

    Mona Singh's childhood picture

    Mona Singh’s childhood picture

  • While she was studying in school, she participated in various extra-curricular activities like singing, dancing, stage plays, and fashion shows.
  • Her father suffered an injury on one of his legs in an Indo-Pak war.
  • She started her career as a model.
  • In her struggling days, she used to travel from Pune to Mumbai to audition for various TV commercials and acting projects.
  • For her debut serial ‘Jassi Jaissi Koi Nahin,’ she received Rs 1.5 lakh for a month. From the second month she received a hike, and her fees was revised to Rs 3.5 lakh. She gave 50 auditions for her role as Jassi in the serial.
  • The concept of the serial was taken from the Colombian TV drama ‘Yo soy Betty, la fea.’

    Yo soy Betty, la fea

    Yo soy Betty, la fea

  • In 2005, she was to make her Bollywood debut with the film ‘Main To Chala.’ However, the film was shelved.
  • She has won a few reality TV shows such as ‘Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa Season 1’ (2006) and ‘Ek Khiladi Ek Haseena’ (2008).

    Mona Singh on winning Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa Season 1

    Mona Singh on winning Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa Season 1

  • Mona has appeared in various Hind TV serials like ‘Radhaa Ki Betiyaan Kuch Kar Dikhayengi’ (2008), ‘Kya Huaa Tera Vaada’ (2012), ‘Pyaar Ko Ho Jaane Do’ (2015), ‘Kavach…Kaali Shaktiyon Se’ (2016), and ‘Pushpa Impossible’ (2022).

    Kya Huaa Tera Vaada

    Kya Huaa Tera Vaada

  • She has hosted various Hindi TV shows like ‘Entertainment Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega Season 1’ (2009), ‘Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa Season 4’ (2010), ‘Shaadi 3 Crore Ki’ (2010), and ‘Comedy Nights Bachao Taaza’ (2016).

    Entertainment Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega

    Entertainment Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega

  • Mona has acted in various Hindi films like ‘Utt Pataang’ (2011), ‘Zed Plus’ (2014), ‘Amavas’ (2019), ‘Don Bhaisahab’ (2022), ‘Laal Singh Chaddha’ (2022).

    Mona Singh in a still from the film Laal Singh Chaddha

    Mona Singh in a still from the film Laal Singh Chaddha

  • In 2012, she was listed in Forbes India’s Celebrity 100 list.
  • In the same year, she became the highest-paid Indian actress.
  • In 2013, she worked as an executive producer in the Hindi TV serial ‘Andaaz.’
  • Mona has also appeared in various Hindi web series like ‘Kehne Ko Humsafar Hain’ (2018), ‘M.O.M. – Mission Over Mars’ (2019), ‘Black Widows’ (2020), and ‘Made in Heaven’ (2023).

    Mona Singh in a still from M.O.M. - Mission Over Mars

    Mona Singh in a still from M.O.M. – Mission Over Mars

  • She has also acted in a few Hindi short videos such as ‘Ek Chotisi Ego’ (2019) and ‘My Vote, My Duty’ (2024).

  • In 2023, she was listed as the Best Performer on the OTT list.
  • She is very close friends with the Indian actor Gaurav Gera.

    Mona Singh with Gaurav Gera

    Mona Singh with Gaurav Gera

  • In an interview, she shared that she had frozen her eggs as she was not planning a child.
  • Mona is an avid animal lover and owns a pet dog named Zoe.

    Mona Singh with her pet dog

    Mona Singh with her pet dog

  • She is often spotted consuming alcohol at parties and events.

    Mona Singh with a glass of wine

    Mona Singh with a glass of wine

  • She once shared that before making her debut in TV serials, she faced a few casting couch moments.
  • She has walked the ramp in various fashion shows.

    Mona Singh in a fashion show

    Mona Singh in a fashion show

  • She is a spiritual person and often visits various religious places.

    Mona Singh at the Golden Temple

    Mona Singh at the Golden Temple

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