Sukhpal Singh
Biography
Sukhpal Singh is an Indian actor and producer who works in Punjabi, Hindi, and Telugu entertainment industries. Originally from Jalandhar, Punjab, he is recognised for his performances in television serials, films, and web series. He gained wider recognition for portraying Harman Singh Sandhu in the television drama Udaariyaan (2021).
Biography and Career
Sukhpal Singh developed an interest in acting during his college years. He studied at Lyallpur Khalsa College in Jalandhar, where he participated in youth festivals and wrote, directed, and performed in theatrical productions. He also attended an acting workshop organised by the National School of Drama at Guru Nanak Dev University in Amritsar. He began his theatre career in 2001 and initially worked as a Bollywood and salsa dance trainer for several years.
Television Career
Singh started gaining experience in television through Punjabi serials such as Raavi Paar and Zameer. He also appeared in comedy programmes on Doordarshan and played Paul in the television road show Mr Paul & Paali. In 2015, he hosted Zayka Punjab Da, a food-travel and review programme exploring traditional Punjabi cuisine.
In 2020, he appeared in the Zee Punjabi television series Khasma Nu Khani, playing Jolly Uncle. His popularity increased in 2021 when he portrayed Harman Singh Sandhu in the popular television drama Udaariyaan.