Kanwaljit Singh is an Indian actor who mostly works in Hindi as well as Punjabi films. He also gained popularity after appearing in various television shows.
Wiki/Biography
Kanwaljit Singh was born on September 19 in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. He was bought in Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh. His zodiac sign is Virgo. He completed his schooling at St. George, Mussoorie. He completed his studies at JV Jain College, Saharanpur. Later, he pursued an acting course from the Film and Television Institute of India, Pune.
Physical appearance
Height (approx): 6′ 1″
Weight (approx): 75 kg
Hair Color: Salt and Pepper
Eye Color: Black
Body Measurements (approx): Chest: 34 Inches, Waist: 28 Inches, Biceps: 16 Inches
Family
Kanwaljit Singh belongs to a Punjabi Sikh family.
Parents & Siblings
His parents’ names are unknown.
Kanwaljit with his father
Wife & Children
Kanwaljit is married to Anooradha Patel, who is an actress and granddaughter of actor Ashok Kumar.
Kanwaljit with his wife
They have two sons, Sidharth Singh (musician) and Aditya Singh (artist/painter).
Kanwaljit with her son Sidharth
Kanwaljit’s son Aditya
Career
Hindi movies
Kanwaljit started his acting career at the age of 17. He started his career with the Hindi film ‘Shankar Hussain’ as Inaam Husain in 1977.
Kanwaljit in the movie ‘Shankar Hussain’
He has acted in many other Hindi films including Ashanti (1982), Jeevan Ek Sanghursh (1990), Kuchh Meetha Ho Jaye (2005), Raazi (2018), and Sardar Ka Grandson (2021).
Kanwaljit in the movie ‘Sardar Ka Cucu’
Punjabi movie
Kanwaljit has also starred in many Punjabi films such as Jee Aayan Nu (2002), Asa Nu Maan Watna Da (2004), Dil Apna Punjabi (2006), Mitti Wajaan Maardi (2007), and Kaptaan (2016).
Kanwaljit in the movie ‘Mitti Wajaan Maardi’
Television
Kanwaljit made his television debut with the Hindi show ‘Buniyaad’ as Satbir in 1986.
Kanwaljit in the show ‘Buniyaad’
He has also featured in other Hindi shows which include The Sword of Tipu Sultan (1990), Bible Ki Kahaniya (1993), Farmaan (1994), Daraar (1994), and Saans (1998).
Kanwaljit in the show ‘Farmaan’
Web Series
He also made his OTT debut with the web series ‘Typewriter’ on Netflix and ‘Hostages’ on Hotstar.
Kanwaljit in web series ‘Hostage’
Award
- He won the ITA Award for Best Actor – Drama for the Hindi show ‘Saans’ in 2001.
- In 2009, he won the Parivaar STAR Award for Favorite Tape for the Hindi show ‘Sabki Laadli Bebo’.
- He was nominated for the Star Guild Award for Best Actor in a Drama Series for the show ‘Sabki Laadli Bebo’ in 2011.
- In 2014, she was nominated for the STAR Parivaar Award for Favorite Tape for the show ‘Ek Nanad Ki Khushiyon Ki Chaabi- Meri Bhabhi.’
Facts/Trivia
- Kanwaljit Singh is fondly called as Kuku by his friends and family members.
- Kanwaljit appeared for the NDA Airforce and Merchant Navy exams at the age of 17. He was rejected because of hearing problems.
- Later, he became interested in acting, and he applied for an acting course at FTII. He held an audition in Delhi. In an interview, he said that he had no knowledge of acting. In the audition, he read the lines of the script in the style of Dev Anand, and the judges were completely disappointed.
- Kanwaljit was very uncomfortable when he was exposed to the environment of Mumbai, but later he adapted to the lifestyle and got used to it.
- The government has ordered that actors above the age of 65 will not be allowed to shoot after the lockdown ends in 2020. He raised his voice against the rule and in an interview, he said,
This rule needs to be changed. If not, what will hundreds of actors like me do? We love to work, we love our work, how can the government stop us? Will the authorities take notice when a senior actor, depressed due to lack of work, commits suicide? Not every senior actor or unit member is in a good position to get through these tough times by just sitting at home, not working. Most of them have to work, some for financial reasons, others for sheer love of work.”
- After more than 30 years of experience, in an interview, he gave advice to new actors and said,
If you feel that working here is as important as breathing, this is the industry for you, be patient and stay focused; the struggle is there however; if you are good, you will succeed.”
- In 2014, his son went through a tough time in the Srinagar floods. In an interview, his son Aditya who is an artist recounted their experience and said,
There was no food and we started eating in mosques and cemeteries. The cemetery is located behind the mountain, where the locals serve food so politely and generously. We also eat at the mosque. They would give us a lot of rice and a spoonful of dal. We didn’t even think of offering them money because they did it with love and generosity. They expect nothing but love from us. On the other hand, there are people who charge `4,000 per blanket per night.”
- He appeared as one of the guests on ‘The Kapil Sharma Show’ Season 2 in November 2021 along with Ranvir Shorey and Daler Mehndi.
Kanwaljit on the set of ‘The Kapil Sharma Show’
- He is often seen posting pictures on Instagram, whenever he meets his old friend from FTII on Instagram.
Kanwaljit at FTII
- He is often spotted drinking at various events.
Kanwaljit held a glass of whiskey
- He is very fond of poetry, and often recites poetry in videos he posts on Instagram.
- He has appeared in many newspapers.
Kanwaljit featured in the newspaper
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