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Born in [[Delhi]], India,<ref name="indiatimes"/> Singh began her career touring with the dance group "The Planets".<ref name="arch_Grac">{{Cite web | title = Gracy Singh performs | last = Bhayani | first = Viral | work = Deccan Chronicle | accessdate = 2016-08-26 | url = http://archives.deccanchronicle.com/130214/entertainment-bollywood/gallery/gracy-singh-performs}}</ref> Her first acting role was in the television soap, ''[[Amanat]]'', which was telecast on [[Zee TV]].<ref name="dnai_Firs">{{Cite web | last = Unnikrishnan | first = Chaya | title = First Gracy Singh, now Sakshi Tanwar! |work=Daily News & Analysis | date = 14 August 2015 | accessdate = 2016-08-26 | url = http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-first-gracy-singh-now-sakshi-tanwar-2114091}}</ref> This finally led her to star opposite [[Aamir Khan]] in [[Ashutosh Gowariker]]'s epic sports-drama ''[[Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India]]'', where she played a village belle. She was nominated in this role for the [[Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut]],<ref name="Gracy Singh Awards">{{cite web|title=Gracy Singh Awards|url=http://entertainment.oneindia.in/celebs/gracy-singh/awards.html|publisher=One India|accessdate=31 January 2013}}</ref> and won the [[Screen Award for Best Female Debut|Screen Award for Most Promising Newcomer – Female]].<ref name="trib_TheT">{{Cite web | title = ‘Lagaan’, ‘DCH’ sweep Screen awards - Nation | agency = United News of India | work = The Tribune | location = Chandigarh, India | date = 20 January 2002 | accessdate = 2016-08-26 | url = http://www.tribuneindia.com/2002/20020120/nation.htm#1 }}</ref> |
Born in [[Delhi]], India,<ref name="indiatimes"/> Singh began her career touring with the dance group "The Planets".<ref name="arch_Grac">{{Cite web | title = Gracy Singh performs | last = Bhayani | first = Viral | work = Deccan Chronicle | accessdate = 2016-08-26 | url = http://archives.deccanchronicle.com/130214/entertainment-bollywood/gallery/gracy-singh-performs | deadurl = yes | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20161011074643/http://archives.deccanchronicle.com/130214/entertainment-bollywood/gallery/gracy-singh-performs | archivedate = 11 October 2016 | df = dmy-all }}</ref> Her first acting role was in the television soap, ''[[Amanat]]'', which was telecast on [[Zee TV]].<ref name="dnai_Firs">{{Cite web | last = Unnikrishnan | first = Chaya | title = First Gracy Singh, now Sakshi Tanwar! |work=Daily News & Analysis | date = 14 August 2015 | accessdate = 2016-08-26 | url = http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-first-gracy-singh-now-sakshi-tanwar-2114091}}</ref> This finally led her to star opposite [[Aamir Khan]] in [[Ashutosh Gowariker]]'s epic sports-drama ''[[Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India]]'', where she played a village belle. She was nominated in this role for the [[Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut]],<ref name="Gracy Singh Awards">{{cite web|title=Gracy Singh Awards|url=http://entertainment.oneindia.in/celebs/gracy-singh/awards.html|publisher=One India|accessdate=31 January 2013}}</ref> and won the [[Screen Award for Best Female Debut|Screen Award for Most Promising Newcomer – Female]].<ref name="trib_TheT">{{Cite web | title = ‘Lagaan’, ‘DCH’ sweep Screen awards - Nation | agency = United News of India | work = The Tribune | location = Chandigarh, India | date = 20 January 2002 | accessdate = 2016-08-26 | url = http://www.tribuneindia.com/2002/20020120/nation.htm#1 }}</ref> |
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Post ''Lagaan'', Singh appeared in a few successful films in Hindi and Telugu including ''[[Munnabhai M.B.B.S.]]''<ref name="indi_Laga">{{Cite web | title = Lagaan actress Gracy Singh back on TV after 13 years | last = Shrivastava | first = Vipra | work = India Today | date = 26 November 2015 | accessdate = 2016-08-26 | url = http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/lagaan-actress-gracy-singh-back-on-tv-after-13-years-santoshi-maa-munna-bhai-mbbs-deshdrohi/1/532088.html}}</ref> and ''[[Santosham (2002 film)|Santosham]]''. She has also starred in [[Punjabi language|Punjabi]] films such as ''Lakh Pardesi Hoye''<ref name="arch_Here">{{Cite web | title = Here’s Gracy! | last = Mathur | first = Siddhartha | work = The Indian Express | date = 14 December 2009 | accessdate = 2016-08-26 | url = http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/here-s-gracy-/553744/ }}</ref> and a [[Malayalam language|Malayalam]] film ''[[Loudspeaker (film)|Loudspeaker]]'' directed by Jayaraj.<ref name="sify_Grac">{{Cite web | title = Gracy Singh in Loud Speaker| work = Sify | accessdate = 2016-08-26 | url = http://www.sify.com/movies/gracy-singh-in-loud-speaker-imagegallery-malayalam-jjqqAXafeiesi.html |via=Moviebuzz}}</ref> |
Post ''Lagaan'', Singh appeared in a few successful films in Hindi and Telugu including ''[[Munnabhai M.B.B.S.]]''<ref name="indi_Laga">{{Cite web | title = Lagaan actress Gracy Singh back on TV after 13 years | last = Shrivastava | first = Vipra | work = India Today | date = 26 November 2015 | accessdate = 2016-08-26 | url = http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/lagaan-actress-gracy-singh-back-on-tv-after-13-years-santoshi-maa-munna-bhai-mbbs-deshdrohi/1/532088.html}}</ref> and ''[[Santosham (2002 film)|Santosham]]''. She has also starred in [[Punjabi language|Punjabi]] films such as ''Lakh Pardesi Hoye''<ref name="arch_Here">{{Cite web | title = Here’s Gracy! | last = Mathur | first = Siddhartha | work = The Indian Express | date = 14 December 2009 | accessdate = 2016-08-26 | url = http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/here-s-gracy-/553744/ }}</ref> and a [[Malayalam language|Malayalam]] film ''[[Loudspeaker (film)|Loudspeaker]]'' directed by Jayaraj.<ref name="sify_Grac">{{Cite web | title = Gracy Singh in Loud Speaker| work = Sify | accessdate = 2016-08-26 | url = http://www.sify.com/movies/gracy-singh-in-loud-speaker-imagegallery-malayalam-jjqqAXafeiesi.html |via=Moviebuzz}}</ref> |
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| File:Gracy Singh at Lagaan 10 Year Celebration at Taj Lands End in Mumbai (cropped).jpg Singh in 2011 | |
| Born | 20 July 1980[1] |
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| Years active | 1997–present |
Gracy Singh (born 20 July 1980)[1] is an Indian actress. She is best known for her role of Gauri in the 2001 epic sports-drama Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India.[2] Singh is also a trained Bharatnatyam and Odissi dancer.[3][4]
Career
Born in Delhi, India,[1] Singh began her career touring with the dance group "The Planets".[3] Her first acting role was in the television soap, Amanat, which was telecast on Zee TV.[5] This finally led her to star opposite Aamir Khan in Ashutosh Gowariker's epic sports-drama Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India, where she played a village belle. She was nominated in this role for the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut,[6] and won the Screen Award for Most Promising Newcomer – Female.[7]
Post Lagaan, Singh appeared in a few successful films in Hindi and Telugu including Munnabhai M.B.B.S.[8] and Santosham. She has also starred in Punjabi films such as Lakh Pardesi Hoye[9] and a Malayalam film Loudspeaker directed by Jayaraj.[10]
In 2015, Singh returned to television, playing Goddess Santoshi in the series Santoshi Maa on &TV.[11][12]
Filmography
| Year | Film/TV show | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997–2002 | Amanat | Dinky or Amrita | Hindi | TV series for Zee TV |
| 1998 | Prithviraj Chauhan | Chakori | Hindi | TV series for Doordarshan |
| 1999 | Hu Tu Tu | Shanti | Hindi | |
| Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain | Maya | Hindi | Credited as Gracy | |
| 2001 | Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India | Gauri | Hindi | Nominated—Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut Nominated—IIFA Award for Best Actress Won—Screen Award for Most Promising Newcomer - Female Won—IIFA Award for Star Debut of the Year – Female Won—Zee Cine Award for Best Female Debut |
| 2002 | Santhosham | Padmavathi | Telugu | Dubbed in Hindi as Pehli Nazar Ka Pehla Pyaar |
| Tappu Chesi Pappu Kudu | Radhika Rani | Telugu | ||
| 2003 | Armaan | Dr. Neha Mathur | Hindi | |
| Gangaajal | Anuradha | Hindi | ||
| 2004 | Munnabhai M.B.B.S. | Dr. Suman "Chinki" Asthana | Hindi | |
| Muskaan | Muskaan | Hindi | ||
| Shart: The Challenge | Sonam | Hindi | ||
| 2005 | Wajahh: A Reason to Kill | Trishna Bhargava | Hindi | |
| Yehi Hai Zindagi | Vasundhara Rao | Hindi | ||
| 2006 | The White Land | Sudha Patel | Hindi | |
| Choodiyan | Simran | Hindi | ||
| 2007 | Lakh Pardesi Hoiye | Neha | Punjabi | |
| Chanchal | Chanchal | Hindi | ||
| 2008 | Deshdrohi | Sonia Patil | Hindi | |
| 2008 | Dekh Bhai Dekh | Babli Lala | Hindi | |
| 2009 | Vighnaharta Shree Siddhivinayak | Herself | Hindi | Guest appearance |
| 2009 | Loudspeaker | Annie | Malayalam | |
| 2009 | Aseema | Prof. Aseema L. Patnayak | Hindi | |
| 2009 | Meghave Meghave | Charmi aka Chandramukhi | Kannada | |
| 2010 | Rama Rama Krishna Krishna | Gauthami | Telugu | Cameo appearance |
| Ramdev | Shilpa | Telugu | ||
| 2011 | Milta Hai Chance By Chance | Megha | Hindi | |
| Sai Ek Prerna | Herself | Hindi | Guest appearance | |
| Andhala Doctor | Maria | Marathi | ||
| 2012 | Dangerous Ishq | Maharani Meerabai | Hindi | |
| Aappan Pher Milange | Gulaab | Punjabi | ||
| Qayamat Hi Qayamat | Herself | Hindi | Special appearance in a song | |
| Baba Ramsaa Peer | Dalibai | Gujarati | ||
| 2013 | Janta V/S Janardan - Bechara Aam Aadmi | Hindi | ||
| Mahabharat Aur Barbareek | Morvi | Hindi | ||
| Blue Mountains | Vani Sharma | Hindi | ||
| Samadhi | Mukto | Bengali[13] | ||
| 2015 | Chooriyan | Bride | Punjabi | |
| 2015–2017 | Santoshi Maa | Santoshi Maa / Sadhvi Maa | Hindi | TV series for &TV |
Awards
- 2002: Won - IIFA Award for Star Debut of the Year – Female - Special Award for Lagaan
- 2002: Won - Screen Award for Most Promising Newcomer – Female for Lagaan
- 2002: Won - Zee Cine Award for Best Female Debut for Lagaan
- 2002: Nominated - Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut for Lagaan
- 2002: Nominated - Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress – Telugu for Santhosham
References
- ^ a b c d "Gracy Singh". Indiatimes.com. Retrieved 26 August 2016.
Gracy is actually from Punjab, but born in Delhi on July 20, 1980.
- ^ Jha, Sumit (9 July 2016). "Gracy Singh: TV has a wider reach than cinema now". The Times of India. Retrieved 26 August 2016.
- ^ a b Bhayani, Viral. "Gracy Singh performs". Deccan Chronicle. Archived from the original on 11 October 2016. Retrieved 26 August 2016.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "Gracy's Foot Forward". Indian Express. 31 March 2001. Retrieved 22 August 2011.[permanent dead link]
- ^ Unnikrishnan, Chaya (14 August 2015). "First Gracy Singh, now Sakshi Tanwar!". Daily News & Analysis. Retrieved 26 August 2016.
- ^ "Gracy Singh Awards". One India. Retrieved 31 January 2013.
- ^ "'Lagaan', 'DCH' sweep Screen awards - Nation". The Tribune. Chandigarh, India. United News of India. 20 January 2002. Retrieved 26 August 2016.
- ^ Shrivastava, Vipra (26 November 2015). "Lagaan actress Gracy Singh back on TV after 13 years". India Today. Retrieved 26 August 2016.
- ^ Mathur, Siddhartha (14 December 2009). "Here's Gracy!". The Indian Express. Retrieved 26 August 2016.
- ^ "Gracy Singh in Loud Speaker". Sify. Retrieved 26 August 2016 – via Moviebuzz.
- ^ Maheshwri, Neha (23 November 2015). "Gracy Singh repeats her 'Lagaan' look on TV". The Times of India. Retrieved 26 August 2016.
- ^ Santoshi Maa
- ^ Ghosh, Madhusree (17 November 2013). "Samadhi Movie Review". The Times of India. Retrieved 26 August 2016.
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