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MonaSingh

Actor (television, film and streaming)

  • Born
  • BirthplaceChandigarh, India
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  • 2ITA Awards
  • 1Filmfare OTT Award
  • S1Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa winner

Mona Singh became a household name in the title role of Jassi Jaissi Koi Nahin (2003–2006). She won the first season of Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa, made her film debut in 3 Idiots, and has earned acclaim for streaming roles in Made in Heaven and Kohrra.

Jassi and television fame

Her debut show, Jassi Jaissi Koi Nahin, brought her Indian Telly and ITA awards. She won Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa in 2006, hosted several shows, and led series including Kya Huaa Tera Vaada and Kavach.

Films

She made her film debut as Mona Sahastrabuddhe in Rajkumar Hirani’s 3 Idiots (2009), one of the highest-grossing Indian films, and played the title character’s mother in Laal Singh Chaddha (2022).

Streaming acclaim

Yeh Meri Family, Made in Heaven (2023) and Kaala Paani won her strong reviews, and in 2026 she led the second season of Kohrra as a grieving mother in police uniform.

Timeline

  1. 1981Born in Chandigarh on 8 October
  2. 2003Jassi Jaissi Koi Nahin premieres
  3. 2006Wins Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa, season 1
  4. 2009Film debut in 3 Idiots
  5. 2022Laal Singh Chaddha
  6. 2023Made in Heaven, season 2
  7. 2026Kohrra, season 2

Honours

  • Indian Television Academy Awards (two)
  • Filmfare OTT Award

Quick questions

Where was Mona Singh born?

Mona Singh was born in Chandigarh, India. Born in Chandigarh into a Sikh family.

When was Mona Singh born?

Mona Singh was born on 8 October 1981.

What is Mona Singh known for?

Mona Singh is known for Jassi Jaissi Koi Nahin, 3 Idiots, Made in Heaven and Kohrra.

What awards has Mona Singh received?

Honours include Indian Television Academy Awards (two); Filmfare OTT Award.

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