{{Short description|Indian actor and model (born 1996)}} {{Infobox person | name = Simba Nagpal | image = Simba Nagpal snapped during the promotions of his song I Swear.jpg | caption = Nagpal in 2022 | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1996|9|25}} | birth_place = Delhi, India | occupation = {{hlist|Actor|model|}} | years_active = 2018–present
| alma_mater = {{plainlist| * Sushant School of Art and Architecture * Ansal University}} }}
'''Simba Nagpal''' (born 25 September 1996)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/tv/news/happy-birthday-simba-nagpal-5-pics-of-the-naagin-6-actor-that-prove-he-has-good-taste-in-fashion-1191974%3famp|title=Happy Birthday Simba Nagpal: 5 PICS of the Naagin 6 actor that prove he has good taste in fashion|website=Pinkvilla|access-date= 25 September 2022}}</ref> is an Indian actor and model who predominantly works in Hindi television. He is best known for starring as Virat Singh in ''Shakti Astitva Ke Ehsaas Ki'' (2020–2021) and Rishabh Gujral in ''Naagin 6'' (2022).<ref name=":2" /><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/simba-nagpal-on-naagin-6-co-star-tejasswi-prakash-7767584/lite/|title=Simba Nagpal says Naagin 6 is 'not based on Covid-19 or Omicron': 'Watch before passing judgement'|website=Indianexpress|date=11 February 2022 |access-date= 12 February 2022}}</ref> He also participated in ''Bigg Boss 15'' (2021).<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=Simba Nagpal Biography: Bigg Boss 15 Contestants, Age, Early Life, Girlfriend, Photo, MTV splitsvilla 11, TV Shows |url=https://www.jagrantv.com/en-show/simba-nagpal-biography-bigg-boss-15-contestants-age-early-life-girlfriend-tv-shows-mtv-splitsvilla-11-roadies-news-and-more-rc1023879 |access-date=2022-08-08 |website=Jagran TV |language=en}}</ref>
== Early life and education == Nagpal was born on 25 September 1996 in Delhi, India.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/simba-nagpal-reveals-his-most-heart-touching-memory-on-his-birthday-says-i-love-to-make-her-feel-special-on-this-day/articleshow/94433684.cms|title=Simba Nagpal reveals his most heart-touching memory on his birthday; says, "I love to make her feel special on this day"|newspaper=The Times of India|date=25 September 2022 |access-date= 25 September 2022}}</ref> He completed his secondary education in Sushant School of Art and Architecture. He later completed his bachelor's in Ansal University, Gurgaon.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Who is Simba Nagpal: सिंबा नागपाल को सब कहते थे 'सलमान खान', हसीन मॉडल पर आया था दिल |url=https://navbharattimes.indiatimes.com/tv/bigg-boss/know-all-about-bigg-boss-15-contestant-simba-nagpal/articleshow/86711935.cms |access-date=2022-08-08 |website=Navbharat Times |language=hi}}</ref>
== Career == Nagpal made his first appearance in the reality show ''MTV Splitsvilla 11'' in 2018 as a contestant and finished in 8th place. In 2019, he auditioned for another reality show, ''MTV Roadies'', but didn't make it through the culling round. Later that same year, Nagpal made his acting debut with a leading role as Virat Singh in Colors TV's soap opera ''Shakti - Astitva Ke Ehsaas Ki'', opposite Jigyasa Singh.<ref name=":1" />
After the show ended in 2021, he participated in Colors TV's reality show ''Bigg Boss 15'',<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-10-02 |title=Meet Bigg Boss 15 contestant Simba Nagpal |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/meet-bigg-boss-15-contestant-simba-nagpal-7541981/ |access-date=2022-08-08 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref> where he finished in 16th place. However, his instincts in the house were praised by host Salman Khan, who commented, "You're moving ahead with dignity and in a dignified way".<ref>{{Cite news |title=Bigg Boss 15: Simba Nagpal gets praised by Salman Khan; the host calls him the most 'dignified' contestant - Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/bigg-boss-15-simba-nagpal-gets-praised-by-salman-khan-the-host-calls-him-the-most-dignified-contestant/articleshow/87077844.cms |access-date=2022-08-11 |website=The Times of India |date=17 October 2021 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-10-26 |title=Bigg Boss 15: Simba beats Umar Riaz in all three rounds of Sultani Akhada; wins praises on social media |url=https://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/television-news/article/bigg-boss-15-simba-nagpal-beats-umar-riaz-in-all-three-rounds-of-sultani-akhada-wins-praises-on-social-media-salman-khan-23198236 |access-date=2022-08-11 |website=Mid-day |language=en}}</ref>
In 2022, Nagpal joined the Balaji Telefilms thriller supernatural franchise ''Naagin'' for its sixth season,<ref>{{Cite web |date=14 August 2022 |title=Simba Nagpal will return to his army officer avatar in Naagin 6; will be seen sporting the military uniform : Bollywood News |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/simba-nagpal-will-return-army-officer-avatar-naagin-6-will-seen-sporting-military-uniform/ |access-date=2022-08-15 |website=Bollywood Hungama}}</ref> where he portrayed Rishabh Gujral in ''Naagin 6'' opposite Tejasswi Prakash.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |date=2022-05-31 |title=Naagin 6 actor Simba Nagpal on playing a complex role in the show: 'It challenges the actor in me' |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/tv/news-gossip/naagin-6-actor-simba-nagpal-playing-complex-role-show-it-challenges-actor-me-1133810 |access-date=2022-08-08 |website=PINKVILLA |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":1" /> Initially, the show received criticism because of its storyline, however, it later won hearts, particularly for the chemistry between the lead pair, and gained better ratings.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.zoomtventertainment.com/telly-talk/naagin-6s-tejasswi-prakash-and-simba-nagpals-crackling-chemistry-wins-hearts-fans-say-kitne-cute-lag-rahe-hai-dono-article-90193585/amp|title=Naagin 6's Tejasswi Prakash and Simba Nagpal's crackling chemistry wins hearts; fans say, 'Kitne cute lag rahe hai dono'|website=Zoomtventertainment|date=14 March 2022 |access-date= 14 March 2022}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title=Exclusive! Simba Nagpal opens up on playing a double role in Naagin 6; talks about drawing inspiration from actor Heath Ledger - Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/exclusive-simba-nagpal-opens-up-on-playing-a-double-role-in-naagin-6-talks-about-drawing-inspiration-from-actor-heath-ledger/articleshow/93250219.cms |access-date=2022-08-08 |website=The Times of India |date=31 July 2022 |language=en}}</ref> In December 2022, he quit the show after the leap.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/exclusive-simba-nagpal-i-am-not-disappointed-about-my-exit-from-naagin-6/articleshow/96181342.cms|title=Exclusive! Simba Nagpal: I am not disappointed about my exit from Naagin 6|website=Timesofindia|access-date= 14 December 2022}}</ref>
From September 2023 to February 2024, he was seen as Jay Khurana opposite Shivangi Joshi in Sony TV's ''Barsatein – Mausam Pyaar Ka''.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2023-09-18 |title=Exclusive! Simba Nagpal to play the parallel lead in Barsatein - Mausam Pyar Ka |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/exclusive-simba-nagpal-to-play-the-parallel-lead-in-barsatein-mausam-pyar-ka/articleshow/103753414.cms |access-date=2023-11-22 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>
== Filmography == === Television === {| class="wikitable" |- ! scope="col" | Year ! scope="col" | Title ! scope="col" | Role !Notes ! scope="col" | Ref. |- |2018 |''Splitsvilla 11'' |Contestant |8th place |<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-09-25 |title=Happy Birthday Simba Nagpal: Splitsvilla, Bigg Boss to Naagin 6, TV Shows the Actor Appeared in |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/happy-birthday-simba-nagpal-splitsvilla-bigg-boss-to-naagin-6-tv-shows-the-actor-appeared-in-6016447.html |access-date=2023-09-23 |website=News18 |language=en}}</ref> |- | 2020–2021 | ''Shakti – Astitva Ke Ehsaas Ki'' | Virat Singh | | <ref>{{Cite web |last=Team |first=Filmymonkey |date=2019-12-11 |title=Generation Leap In 'Shakti'; Ex 'Splitsvilla' Contestant Simba Nagpal Bags Lead Role In The Show? |url=https://news.abplive.com/entertainment/television/shakti-astitva-ke-ehsaas-ki-splitsvilla-11-fame-simba-nagpal-to-play-male-lead-in-rubina-dilaiks-show-post-leap-1122527 |access-date=2022-03-26 |website=news.abplive.com |language=en}}</ref> |- |2021 |''Bigg Boss 15'' |Contestant |16th place |<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-11-25 |title=Simba Nagpal gets evicted from Bigg Boss 15, says 'I chose to be real on the show' |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/simba-nagpal-gets-evicted-from-bigg-boss-15-7639856/ |access-date=2022-03-26 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref> |- | rowspan="3" | 2022 | ''Naagin 6'' | Rishabh Gujral/Shakti Gujral | | <ref>{{Cite web |last=ABP News Bureau |date=2022-02-03 |title=Naagin 6: Simba Nagpal To Play Male Lead Opposite Tejasswi Prakash |url=https://news.abplive.com/entertainment/naagin-6-simba-nagpal-to-play-male-lead-opposite-tejasswi-prakash-here-s-how-karan-kundrra-reacted-watch-1510627 |access-date=2022-03-26 |website=news.abplive.com |language=en}}</ref> |- |''Dance Deewane Juniors 1'' |Himself |Guest | |- |''Saavi Ki Savaari'' |Rishabh Gujral |Special appearance | |- | 2023–2024 | ''Barsatein – Mausam Pyaar Ka'' | Jay Khurana | |<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-09-19 |title=Simba Nagpal To Join Shivangi Joshi-Kushal Tandon's Barsatein As Parallel Lead |url=https://www.news18.com/entertainment/television/simba-nagpal-to-join-shivangi-joshi-kushal-tandons-barsatein-as-parallel-lead-report-8583539.html |access-date=2023-09-23 |website=News18 |language=en}}</ref> |- | 2025 | ''Sajan Ji Ghar Aaye Family Kyun Sharmaye'' | Aman Sinha | | |- |}
=== Music videos === {| class="wikitable" |- ! scope="col" | Year ! scope="col" | Title ! scope="col" | Singer ! scope="col" | Ref. |- | rowspan="2" |2022 |''I Swear'' |Shibani Kashyap |<ref>{{Citation |title=I Swear by Shibani Kashyap featuring Simba Nagpal and Annsh Shekhawat - Zee Music Company | date=16 May 2022 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4quHxatZMb8 |access-date=2023-09-28 |language=en}}</ref> |- |''Sohnea'' |Himanshu Jain | |- | rowspan="2" |2023 |''Murshida'' |Arijit Singh |<ref>{{Citation |title=Murshida by Arijit Singh featuring Simba Nagpal and Bhagyashree Chauhan - Times Music | date=24 July 2023 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0FdX23vrDhk |access-date=2023-09-28 |language=en}}</ref> |- |''Munda Ho Gaya Pagal'' |Dev Negi |<ref>{{Cite news |date=2023-08-19 |title=Naagin 6 actor Simba Nagpal's music video 'Munda Ho Gaya Pagal' opposite Sana Sultan Khan |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/naagin-6-actor-simba-nagpals-music-video-munda-ho-gaya-pagal-opposite-sana-sultan-khan-to-be-out-soon/articleshow/102849482.cms |access-date=2023-09-28 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> |- |2025 |''Ishq Naiyo'' |Prateek Gandhi | |}
== See also == * List of Indian television actors
== References == {{reflist}}
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