Quick Info
| Profession | Actor, Director, Producer, Screenplay writer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 01/01/1978 |
| Age | 48 years |
| Birthplace | Saiyan village, Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India |
Latest News about Pushpendra Singh
01/01/2025
Pushpendra Singh's career spanned 16 years from 2009 to 2025, with his latest known work being the 2023 films Ajmer 92 and Nocturnal Burger. His film Laila Aur Satt Geet (The Shepherdess and the Seven Songs) continued to receive international recognition, having won the Netpac Award at Jeonju Film Festival and Best Director at Hong Kong International Film Festival in 2020.
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Bio/Wiki
| Pushpendra Singh is an Indian filmmaker and actor born in Sainyaa (Saiyan), near Agra, Uttar Pradesh. He developed a passion for filmmaking through theater experience in Delhi and briefly worked as a professor at the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) before pursuing his career full-time. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 10" (178 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Salt and Pepper |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Birla High School, Pilani, Rajasthan |
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| College/University | Jiwaji University, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh; University of Lucknow; Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune, Maharashtra; Berlinale Talents |
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Personal Life
| Marital Status | Married |
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Relationships & More
| Spouse | Sumit Singh (actress) |
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| Marriage Date | 01/01/2018 |
Family
| Wife/Spouse | Sumit Singh |
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Career
| Debut (as a director) | Film: Lajwanti (2014) |
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/filmpushpendra/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Pushpendra Singh developed a strong interest in movies during his school days. He mentioned in an interview that his passion for filmmaking stemmed from his theater experience in Delhi. Before pursuing a career in filmmaking and acting, Pushpendra briefly worked as a professor at the FTII. In 2009, he played the roles of Jainath and a carpenter in the Hindi drama film Aadmi Ki Aurat Aur Anya Kahaniya. In 2011, Pushpendra acted as Imran alongside Freida Pinto in the film Trishna. For the 2014 film Lajwanti, he took on the roles of director, producer, actor, and screenplay writer. Pushpendra revealed that he crowdfunded a portion of the film's budget through public contributions. He appeared in the short film Chaita Ki Ek Dupahari, a Summer Afternoon, released in 2014. In the 2017 film Bioscopewala, Pushpendra portrayed a militant leader. That same year, he directed and wrote the script for the film Ashwatthama. In 2019, he both directed and wrote the script for the hybrid movie Maru Ro Moti. The film Laila Aur Satt Geet, released in 2020, was directed and scripted by Pushpendra. In 2023, he featured in the short film Nocturnal Burger. The film Ajmer 92, also released in 2023, was directed and scripted by Pushpendra Singh. |