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Indian actress

Samiksha Oswal Sameksha in 2017 Born Samiksha Singh (1985-10-08) 8 October 1985 (age 40) Chandigarh, India Occupations Actress film director film producer Years active 2004–present Spouse Shael Oswal ​ (m. 2020)​ Website ssoproductions.com

**Samiksha Singh** (born 8 October 1985), known mononoymously as **Sameksha**, is an Indian film and television actress. She has played a range of characters in various series and films, in multiple languages including [Tamil](/source/Tamil_language), [Telugu](/source/Telugu_language), [Punjabi](/source/Punjabi_language), [Hindi](/source/Hindi_language) and [Kannada](/source/Kannada). She has directed multiple music videos and films.

## Personal life

Sameksha is a [Punjabi](/source/Punjabis) and she was born on 8 October 1985 in [Chandigarh](/source/Chandigarh).[1][2][*[better source needed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Verifiability#Questionable_sources)*] Sameksha later relocated to [Mumbai](/source/Mumbai) to pursue a career in acting and eventually became a director and a producer at SSO Production.

In July 2020, Sameksha married singer [Shael Oswal](/source/Shael_Oswal) in Singapore.[3]

## Career

Sameksha made her debut in the film industry when director [Puri Jagannadh](/source/Puri_Jagannadh) cast her as the lead in the 2004 [Telugu](/source/Telugu_cinema) film *[143](/source/143_(2004_film))*. Months later, she subsequently appeared in the 2005 [Tamil](/source/Tamil_cinema) film *[Arinthum Ariyamalum](/source/Arinthum_Ariyamalum)*,[4] where she starred opposite [Navdeep](/source/Navdeep) and [Arya](/source/Arya_(actor)).[2]

Sameksha earned further success with the 2014 drama *[Fateh](/source/Fateh_(2014_film))*, following which she was awarded the [Balraj Sahni Honour Award](/source/Balraj_Sahni) for contributions to [Punjabi cinema](/source/Punjabi_cinema).[5][6] Sameksha's role in *[Vaapsi](/source/Vaapsi)* (2016) was critically acclaimed in various film festivals.

Sameksha, alongside film work, made her television debut on [Sahara One](/source/Sahara_One)'s *[Zaara – Pyaar ki Saugat](/source/Zaara_(TV_series))*, in the titular role.[7] She also played a parallel lead role in the long-running [soap opera](/source/Soap_opera) *[Yahaaan Main Ghar Ghar Kheli](/source/Yahaaan_Main_Ghar_Ghar_Kheli)* on [Zee TV](/source/Zee_TV). She also portrayed the role of Roshni in the crime thriller *[Arjun](/source/Arjun_(TV_series))* on [Star Plus](/source/Star_Plus), followed by a stint in the political thriller, *[P.O.W.- Bandi Yuddh Ke](/source/P.O.W.-_Bandi_Yuddh_Ke)*.[8]

From 2017 to 2018, she portrayed [Olympias](/source/Olympias) in [Sony TV](/source/Sony_Entertainment_Television_(India))'s historical drama *[Porus](/source/Porus_(TV_series))* opposite an ensemble cast of [Laksh Lalwani](/source/Laksh_Lalwani), [Rohit Purohit](/source/Rohit_Purohit) and [Rati Pandey](/source/Rati_Pandey).[9][10]

In 2018, she played Parminder in the [Star Plus](/source/Star_Plus) sitcom *[Khichdi Returns](/source/Khichdi_Returns)*.[1] From 2018 to 2019, she played Saudamini in [Colors TV](/source/Colors_TV)'s *[Tantra](/source/Tantra_(TV_series))*.

In 2022, she along with her husband, [Shael Oswal](/source/Shael_Oswal), produced the film *Max, Min and Meowzaki* under their production house - SSO Productions.[11]

## Filmography

### Films

Year Film Role Language Notes 2004 143 Sanjana Telugu 2005 Arinthum Ariyamalum Sandhya Tamil 2006 Mercury Pookkal Nisha Manathodu Mazhaikalam Sruthi Madana Urvashi Kannada 2007 Mr. Hot Mr. Kool Dolly Hindi Murugaa Tamil Special appearance Kotha Katha Telugu Thee Nagar Tamil Special appearance 2008 Idi Sangathi Item number Telugu Panchamirtham Mandakini Tamil Brahmanandam Drama Company Soni Telugu 2009 Maruti Mera Dost Mrs. Singh Hindi Samrajyam Saroja Telugu Bilingual film Karthikai Tamil 2011 Dhada Preethi Telugu 2012 Kulumanali 2013 Jatts In Golmaal Raavi Punjabi Lucky Di Unlucky Story Sheffy 2014 Fateh Sehaj Sandhu Kirpaan Seerat 2016 Vaapsi Jeetan 2019 Pranaam Manjri Hindi 2022 Max, Min & Meowzaki Producer 2024 Sucha Soorma Balbiro Punjabi [12]

### Television

Year Show Role 2018–2019 Tantra Saudamini 2018 Khichdi Parminder 21 Sarfarosh - Saragarhi 1897 Jeevani "Sohni" Kaur 2017–2018 Porus Olympias[13] 2017 Sarabhai vs Sarabhai Ms.Pochkhanwala 2016–2017 P.O.W.- Bandi Yuddh Ke Indira Jaisingh 2015 Badi Dooooor Se Aaye Hai Toffee Raheja 2015 SuperCops Vs SuperVillains Queen Mrignaynee/Layla 2012 Arjun Roshni Rawte 2009 Yahaaan Main Ghar Ghar Kheli Nilanjana Roy 2006–2007 Zaara Zaara Khan

## References

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-Khichdi_1-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-Khichdi_1-1) ["Samiksha joins the 'Khichdi' gang"](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/sameksha-joins-the-khichdi-gang/articleshow/63612646.cms). Retrieved 14 April 2018.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-AdDivas_2-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-AdDivas_2-1) ["Samiksha Singh | Indian Ad Divas"](https://web.archive.org/web/20161220071410/https://indianaddivas.com/2013/01/17/samiksha-singh/). Archived from [the original](https://indianaddivas.com/2013/01/17/samiksha-singh) on 20 December 2016. Retrieved 7 December 2016.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** ["Samiksha Singh marries singer Shael Oswal in Singapore, says 'I have said goodbye to the industry'"](https://www.hindustantimes.com/tv/sameksha-singh-marries-singer-shael-oswal-in-singapore-says-i-have-said-goodbye-to-the-industry/story-KPSxcgwhK8d9JXqSg0PMdP.html). *Hindustan Times*. 8 July 2020. Retrieved 9 September 2020.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** ["Arindhum Ariyamalum Music Review"](https://web.archive.org/web/20041205024424/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/musicreview/7366.html). Archived from [the original](http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/musicreview/7366.html) on 5 December 2004.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** ["Punjabi Movie – Vaapsi Review, Rating and Live Updates"](https://web.archive.org/web/20171202052500/http://fitnhit.com/news/punjabi-movie-vaapsi-review-rating-and-live-updates-harish-verma-samiksha/74129/). Archived from [the original](http://fitnhit.com/news/punjabi-movie-vaapsi-review-rating-and-live-updates-harish-verma-samiksha/74129) on 2 December 2017. Retrieved 7 December 2016.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** ["'Vaapsi' to premiere on PTC Punjabi"](https://web.archive.org/web/20170110221229/http://media247.co.uk/bizasia/vaapsi-to-premiere-on-ptc-punjabi-2016). Archived from [the original](http://www.media247.co.uk/bizasia/vaapsi-to-premiere-on-ptc-punjabi-2016) on 10 January 2017. Retrieved 31 March 2018.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** ["TV actor Samiksha Singh supports Shilpa Shinde: Bhabhiji Ghar Par Hai makers harassed me too"](https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/tv-actor-sameeksha-singh-supports-shilpa-shinde-bhabiji-ghar-par-hai-makers-harassed-me-too-4600526/). *The Indian Express*. 5 April 2017. Retrieved 23 November 2020.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-8)** Maheshwari, Neha (19 November 2016). ["Samiksha in 'POW Bandi Yuddh Ke' - Times of India"](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Sameksha-in-POW-Bandi-Yuddh-Ke/articleshow/55496209.cms). *The Times of India*. Retrieved 25 January 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-9)** Maheshwari, Neha (25 November 2017). ["Sameksha: If my character requires me to walk nude, I will"](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/sameksha-if-my-character-requires-me-to-walk-nude-i-will/articleshow/61786165.cms). Retrieved 25 January 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-10)** ["OMG! Samiksha Singh suffers burns on her back and face"](https://www.mid-day.com/articles/omg-sameksha-singh-suffers-burns-on-her-back-and-face/18819170). *Mid Day*. 13 December 2017. Retrieved 25 November 2020.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-11)** ["After tremendous response at Busan, IFFK and Palm Springs, film Max, Min and Meowzaki receives overwhelming response at its first screening in Mumbai"](https://web.archive.org/web/20240111052735/https://www.aninews.in/news/business/business/after-tremendous-response-at-busan-iffk-and-palm-springs-film-max-min-and-meowzaki-receives-overwhelming-response-at-its-first-screening-in-mumbai20230313180456/). *ANI News*. 13 March 2023. Archived from [the original](https://www.aninews.in/news/business/business/after-tremendous-response-at-busan-iffk-and-palm-springs-film-max-min-and-meowzaki-receives-overwhelming-response-at-its-first-screening-in-mumbai20230313180456/) on 11 January 2024. Retrieved 3 June 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-12)** Dixit, Mohit (25 September 2024). ["Sucha Soorma Box Office Collections Worldwide: Babbu Maan starrer loses hold after a decent start; Earns Rs 6.75 crore in 5 days"](https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/sucha-soorma-box-office-collections-worldwide-babbu-maan-starrer-loses-hold-after-a-decent-start-earns-rs-6-75-crore-in-5-days-1350195). *PINKVILLA*. Retrieved 28 September 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-13)** ["Olympia Ka Guroor"](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_6d2_hgVH0). Retrieved 31 March 2018 – via YouTube.

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