Neha Devi Singh
{{Short description|Indian television actress and writer}}
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| name = Neha Devi Singh
| othername = Neha Singh
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1981|08|09}}{{citation needed|date=November 2012}}
| birth_place = Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
| years_active = 2003–2009
| known_for = Bijli in Ssshhhh... Koi Hai
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| occupation = Actress, writer
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Neha Devi Singh (born 9 August 1981) is an Indian television actress and writer, best known for her portrayal of Sameera / Bijli in Ssshhhh...Koi Hai and Bhoomika Arjun Goenka in Saarrthi. She is the first television actress in India to work as an action hero.
Early life
Neha Devi Singh was born on 9 August 1981 in Mumbai, India. Singh received a degree in economics from St. Xavier's College. She set out to seek work in the television industry. She pursued a career as a director or producer, but became an actor.{{cite web|title=Biography|url=http://www.nehadevisingh.info/biography.htm|publisher=Neha Devi Singh: Official Website|accessdate=29 November 2011|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100401103537/http://www.nehadevisingh.info/biography.htm|archivedate=1 April 2010 |location=Mumbai, India}}
Career
Singh made her television debut with Ssshhhh...Koi Hai{{cite web|title=STAR Parivaar Awards 2004 Nominations|url=http://www.indya.com/specials/spa/|publisher=Indya.com|accessdate=29 November 2011|date=May 2004|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110930013036/http://www.indya.com/specials/spa/|archivedate=30 September 2011}} as Sameera / Bijli. she was last seen in Saarrthi{{cite web|title=STAR Parivaar Awards 2006 Winners|url=http://www.indya.com/specials/SPA06/winners.html|publisher=Indya.com|accessdate=29 November 2011|date=April 2006|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110930013000/http://www.indya.com/specials/SPA06/winners.html|archivedate=30 September 2011}} as Bhoomika Arjun Goenka on Star Plus. After two and a half years of a successful run with Saarrthi, she left the serial in 2007 and was replaced by Zalak Thakker as the protagonist Bhoomika Arjun Goenka.
Post–acting
After leaving Saarrthi in 2007, Singh became a columnist for Channel Y–a youth page in Mumbai newsline as well as a contributor to the weekend addition of the Financial Express in 2009. She has become a professional writer and has written the script for a film.
In 2010–2011, she worked as the Project Supervisor for Deepa Sahi's directorial debut Tere Mere Phere produced by Ketan Mehta (of Mya Movies Pvt ltd.) and Anup Jalota, released September 2011.
As of February 2012 she is the project head and creative consultant for new projects in Asit Modi's Neela Telefilms.{{citation needed|date=November 2018}}
Television
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| Year: | Show: | Role: | Channel: |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003–2004 | Ssshhhh...Koi Hai | Sameera / Bijli | Star Plus |
| 2003-2004 | Vikraal Aur Gabraal | Sameera / Bijli | Star Plus |
| 2004–2007 | Saarrthi | Bhoomika Arjun Goenka | Star Plus |
| 2008 | Ssshhhh... Phir Koi Hai - Khooni Daftar : Part 1 & Part 2 | Episode 130 & Episode 131 | Star One |
| 2009 | Aahat Season 4 - When the dead returns (Kabristhan) | Leena (Episode 6) | Sony TV |
References
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External links
- [http://www.nehadevisingh.info Official Website]
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Category:Indian television actresses
Category:Actresses from Mumbai