Deepika Singh Wiki, Height, Age, Husband, Children, Family, Biography & More

Deepika Singh is an Indian actress. She is known for playing the role of Sandhya Rathi in the Hindi TV serial ‘Diya Aur Baati Hum’ (2011); which aired on Star Plus.

Wiki/Biography

Deepika Singh aka Deepika Singh Goyal ^[1]Hindustan Times was born on Wednesday, 26 July 1989 (age 34 years; as of 2023) in Delhi, India. Her zodiac sign is Leo.

Up to class 8, she did her schooling at Air Force School, Delhi. She then attended a government school in Delhi. She did her graduation at the University of Delhi. Later, she did an MBA in Marketing at IK Gujral Punjab Technical University, Punjab, India. ^[2]Telly Chakkar ^[3]Hindustan Times

Physical Appearance

Height (approx.): 5′ 2″

Weight (approx.): 60 kg

Hair Colour: Black

Eye Colour: Brown

Figure Measurements (approx.): 34-28-34

Family

She belongs to a Punjabi-Rajput Hindu family. ^[4]Telly Chakkar ^[5]Instagram – Deepika Singh

Parents & Siblings

Her father owns an embroidery factory in Delhi. Her mother’s name is Rani Singh. She has three younger sisters named Anamika Singh Parul Singh, and Purva Singh. Her younger brother, Manish Kumar, once worked as a film editor.

Husband & Children

On 5 May 2011, at the office of the makers of the Diya Aur Baati Hum, she met the Indian TV director Rohit Raj Goyal for the first time. While shooting for the serial, they started developing a good friendship which later, turned into love.

At that time, they used to visit Siddhivinayak Temple on Tuesdays and one day while they were returning from the temple, they confessed their love to each other. On 2 May 2014, the couple got married in Mumbai.

The couple has a son together named Soham Raj Goyal, born on 20 May 2017.

Autograph

Career

TV

Serial

In 2011, she made her acting debut with the Hindi TV serial ‘Diya Aur Baati Hum’ as IPS Sandhya Rathi. The serial was aired on Star Plus.

Some of her other Hindi TV serials are ‘Kavach… MahaShivratri’ (2019; Colors) and ‘Mangal Lakshmi’ (2024; Colors).

Reality Show

In 2014 and 2019, he participated in the celebrity cricket league ‘Box Cricket League.’ In 2014, she was a member of the Delhi Dragons team (aired on Sony TV), and in 2019, she played with the Chennai Swaggers team (aired on MTV India).

In 2019, she participated in the reality TV show ‘Kitchen Champion Season 5,’ which aired on Colors.

Web Series

She has acted in a few Hindi web series like ‘The Real Soulmate’ (2018; YouTube) and ‘Halala’ (2019; Ullu).

Film

In 2022, she made her Bollywood debut with the film ‘Titu Ambani’ as Moushumi.

Other Work

She has made special appearances in many Hindi TV serials including ‘Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon?’ (2011; Star Plus), ‘Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai’ (2012; Star Plus), ‘Saath Nibhaana Saathiya’ (2016; Star Plus), ‘Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar Mein’ (2020; Star Plus), and ‘Kumkum Bhagya: Pyaar Wali Holi’ (2022; Zee TV). She has walked the ramp in a few fashion shows.

Deepika has been featured in TV commercials for various brands like Ujala, Corona LED, and Swachh Sarvekshan.

 

Controversies

Slapped a Co-Star

In 2016, while shooting for a scene for the Hindi TV serial ‘Diya Aur Baati Hum,’ she landed into a heated argument with her co-actor Anas Rashid. She then slapped him in front of the crew. She said that Anas had once touched her inappropriately, and because of Anas, her husband Rohit left the show. Even Anas filed a complaint against her at the Cine & TV Artistes Association (CINTAA). Later, CINTAA resolved their problems. ^[6]India Today

Trolled for Making Reels After Mumbai Cyclone

In May 2021, she uploaded photos and videos on her Instagram beside an uprooted tree after the heavy rains of Cyclone Tauktae in Mumbai. She was trolled for this act by the netizens for being so insensitive. ^[7]The Times of India A netizen wrote that,

People are dying due to the cyclone and you are enjoying this. What a shame.”

Awards

Indian Television Academy Awards

• 2013: Nominated for Best Actress (Drama) for the Hindi TV serial Diya Aur Baati Hum

• 2014: Nominated for Best Actress (Drama) for the Hindi TV serial Diya Aur Baati Hum

• 2014: Won Best Actress (Popular) for the Hindi TV serial Diya Aur Baati Hum

• 2016: Nominated for Best Actress (Drama) for the Hindi TV serial Diya Aur Baati Hum

• 2019: Nominated for Best Actress in a Negative Role for the Hindi TV serial Kavach… Kaali Shaktiyon Se Season 2

Indian Telly Awards

• 2012: Nominated for Best Onscreen Couple for the Hindi TV serial Diya Aur Baati Hum

• 2012: Nominated for Best Fresh New Face for the Hindi TV serial Diya Aur Baati Hum

• 2013: Won Best Actress for the Hindi TV serial Diya Aur Baati Hum
  

  Deepika Singh with her Indian Telly Award

• 2014: Nominated for Best Actress for the Hindi TV serial Diya Aur Baati Hum

• 2015: Nominated for Best Onscreen Couple for the Hindi TV serial Diya Aur Baati Hum

• 2015: Nominated for Best Actress for the Hindi TV serial Diya Aur Baati Hum

Star Parivaar Awards

• 2012: Won Favourite Bahu for the Hindi TV serial Diya Aur Baati Hum

• 2012: Nominated for Favourite Beti for the Hindi TV serial Diya Aur Baati Hum

• 2012: Won Favorite Naya Sadasya (Female) for the Hindi TV serial Diya Aur Baati Hum

• 2013: Nominated for Favourite Patni for the Hindi TV serial Diya Aur Baati Hum

• 2013: Nominated for Favourite Bhabhi for the Hindi TV serial Diya Aur Baati Hum

• 2013: Won Favourite Bahu for the Hindi TV serial Diya Aur Baati Hum

• 2014: Won Favourite Bahu for the Hindi TV serial Diya Aur Baati Hum

• 2016: Nominated for Favourite Patni for the Hindi TV serial Diya Aur Baati Hum

• 2016: Nominated for Favourite Jodi for the Hindi TV serial Diya Aur Baati Hum

• 2016: Won Nayi Soch Award for the Hindi TV serial Diya Aur Baati Hum

Gold Awards

• 2013: Won Best Actress for the Hindi TV serial Diya Aur Baati Hum

• 2014: Nominated for Best Actress for the Hindi TV serial Diya Aur Baati Hum

Other Award(s)

• 2012: Nominated for People’s Choice Award for Favourite Onscreen Couple for the Hindi TV serial Diya Aur Baati Hum

• 2013: Nominated for Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Award for the Hindi TV serial Diya Aur Baati Hum

• 2015: Won Apsara Film Producers Guild Award for Best Actress for the Hindi TV serial Diya Aur Baati Hum
  

  Deepika Singh with her Guild Award

• 2023: Won Best Actress Moonwhite Films International Film Fest Award for the Hindi film Titu Ambani
  

  Deepika Singh with his Moonwhite Films International Film Fest Award

Favourites

• Actor(s): Hrithik Roshan, Shah Rukh Khan, Arjun Rampal, Ram Kapoor, Barun Sobti

• Actress(es): Priyanka Chopra, Madhuri Dixit

• Food: Choley Bhature, Dal-Chawal, Samosa, Aloo Ka Parantha

• Street Food: Panipuri, Golgappe

• Cuisine: Chinese

• Beverage(s): Tea, Virgin Mojito

• Travel Destination: United Kingdom

Salary/Fees

At the beginning of her acting career, she used to earn Rs 20,000-Rs 30,000 per episode.

Facts/Trivia

• She also goes by the name Supriya. ^[8]Facebook – Deepika Singh

• While she was in school and college, she was a bright student. However, she was also interested in acting. So, she joined theatre classes in her college.

• In an interview, she shared that while she was in class 8, her father went bankrupt due to which her father was not able to pay school fees. ^[9]Aaj Tak One day, the principal of her school called her to her office and said,
  

  If you were not capable then why did you come to such a big school? “

  She was so upset over this that soon after completing her class 8, she enrolled in a government school in Delhi.

• After completing her MBA, she assisted her father in his business.

• She once shared that during her struggling days in Mumbai, she used to skip her meals to save money.

• In her leisure time, she enjoys reading books, dancing, and travelling to different places.
  

  Deepika Singh during her trip

• She did her training in Odissi dance under her guru Sanatan Chakravarty.

 

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• Deepika follows a regular workout regimen and yoga to remain fit.
  

  Deepika Singh doing yoga

• She has been featured on the cover of various magazines like Wedessence, Fitvilla, Entitle, and Be Attractive.
  

  Deepika Singh featured on a magazine cover

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

  Deepika Singh with an idol of lord Ganesha

• Deepika Singh used to be a non-vegetarian. However, later, she quit eating meat and consumes eggs often. ^[10]IWM Buzz

• In an interview, she shared that she did not consume alcohol. ^[11]Telly Chakkar

• Deepika uploads her dance reels on her Instagram for which she is often trolled by the netizens. ^[12]The Times of India

 

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