Deepika Singh

Deepika Singh (born 26 July 1989) is an Indian actress who primarily works in Hindi television. She is recognised for her portrayal of IPS Sandhya Kothari Rathi in Diya Aur Baati Hum, which earned her the ITA Award for Best Actress - Popular. She made her Hindi film debut with Titu Ambani and is also known for her role in Mangal Lakshmi.

Early life Singh was born on 26 July 1989, in New Delhi. She completed her Master's in Business Administration in Marketing at Punjab Technical University.

Career

Singh made her television debut with Diya Aur Baati Hum, where she played IPS Sandhya Kothari Rathi opposite Anas Rashid. She played the character from 2011 to 2016. The series earned her several awards including ITA Award for Best Actress - Popular and Indian Telly Award for Best Actress in a Lead Role. It proved to be a breakthrough in her career.

Following a hiatus, Singh returned to television in 2019. She played dual roles of Sandhya Patwardhan Jindal and Sakshi Patwardhan Salgaonkar opposite Namik Paul and Vin Rana, in Kavach... Mahashivrati. In the same year, she played Advocate Aamna Sayed in the web series Halala.

In 2022, Singh made her film debut with Titu Ambani opposite Tushar Pandey. Rachana Dubey of The Times of India noted, "Deepika Singh puts out an honest, frill-and-fuss-free performance."

From February 2024 to June 2026, Singh is seen portraying Mangal Srivastav Saxena opposite Naman Shaw in Mangal Lakshmi.

Personal life Singh married director Rohit Raj Goyal on 2 May 2014. Following her marriage, she changed her name to Deepika Singh Goyal. In January 2017, she announced her pregnancy. In May 2017, Singh gave birth to their son and took a brief break from acting. Singh has also been trained in the classical Odissi dance form.

Filmography

Film + Year Title Role Language Notes Ref. 1995 Dhee Jatt Di Raano Punjabi Child artist 2001 Sikandera Rani 2014 Work Weather Wife Kashish 2022 Women's Day Out Preeti Hindi Short film Titu Ambani Moushumi

Television + Year Title Role Notes Ref. 2011–2016 Diya Aur Baati Hum IPS Sandhya Kothari Rathi 2014 Box Cricket League Contestant Season 1 2019 Kitchen Champion 5 Box Cricket League Season 4 Kavach... Mahashivratri Sandhya Patwardhan Jindal Sakshi Patwardhan Salgaonkar 2024–2026 Mangal Lakshmi Mangal Srivastav

Special appearances + Year Title Role Ref. 2011 Zindagi Ka Har Rang....Gulaal Sandhya Kothari Rathi Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon? Ruk Jaana Nahin 2012 Ek Hazaaron Mein Meri Behna Hai Mann Kee Awaaz Pratigya 2012; 2016 Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai 2012 Nach Baliye 5 Herself 2013 Nach Baliye 6 2014 Yeh Hai Mohabbatein Sandhya Kothari Rathi 2015 Tu Mera Hero Tere Sheher Mein Comedy Classes 2016 Saath Nibhaana Saathiya 2017 Tu Sooraj, Main Saanjh Piyaji 2020 Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar Mein 2021 Shubh Laabh - Aapkey Ghar Mein Herself 2022 Kumkum Bhagya 2024 Dance Deewane 4 Mangal Srivastav Suhaagan Mishri2026 Mannat - Har Khushi Paane Ki Mangal Lakshmi Herself

Web series + Year Title Role Notes Ref. 2019 Halala Advocate Aamna Sayed Ullu's series

Music videos + Year Title Singer Ref. 2023 Tum Toh Aise Na They Javed Ali

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