Quick Info
| Profession | Former Civil Servant, Actor |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 22/08/1983 |
| Age | 42 years |
| Birthplace | Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh |
Latest News about Abhishek Singh (IAS)
20/05/2025
Former IAS officer Abhishek Singh became the first former civil servant to walk the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival in May 2025, marking a significant milestone in his transition from public service to the entertainment industry. His appearance was widely covered by international media as a symbol of his unique journey from bureaucracy to acting.
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Bio/Wiki
| Abhishek Singh is a former Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2011 batch (Uttar Pradesh cadre) who resigned in March 2023 to pursue a career in acting, music, and entrepreneurship. | |
| He is the first former IAS officer to walk the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival (2025). | |
| He is married to Durga Shakti Nagpal, a prominent IAS officer known for her anti-mining activism. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 188 cm |
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| Weight | 70 kg |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College/University | Delhi University |
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| Educational Qualification | Bachelor’s Degree |
Personal Life
| School | He did his schooling in UP. |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | He dated a girl while preparing for UPSC CSE, but the relationship ended when he discovered her disloyalty. |
| Marriage Date | 2012 |
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Family
| Father | Kripa Shankar Singh (retired Indian Police Service (IPS) officer of the Uttar Pradesh cadre) |
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| Mother | Janki Singh (homemaker) |
| Siblings | He has several sisters. One of his sister's name is Archana Singh. |
| Spouse | Durga Shakti Nagpal |
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Career
| Civil Service |
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| Entertainment |
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Favourites
| Quote | Die With Memories, Not Dreams | ||
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/abhisheksinghias/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/abhisheksinghias | |
| https://twitter.com/abhisheksinghias | |
| https://www.linkedin.com/in/abhisheksinghias |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Abhishek Singh is a multi-talented individual from India with roles as an actor, entrepreneur, philanthropist, rapper, and a former administrative service officer. | |
| 2. After finishing his studies, Singh cleared the UPSC civil services examination and trained at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy in Hyderabad to become a police officer. | |
| 3. He served as an IPS officer in Mumbai, reaching the rank of Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP). | |
| 4. At his father's request, Singh took the civil services exam again, obtaining a ranking of 94 in the All India Rank (AIR) to pursue a career as an IAS officer. | |
| 5. Post selection, he underwent administrative training at the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy Of Administration in Mussoorie before being allotted to the Uttar Pradesh cadre. | |
| 6. In 2016, Singh transferred to New Delhi as a deputy commissioner by undergoing an inter-cadre posting to the AGMUT cadre from Uttar Pradesh. | |
| 7. His tenure in New Delhi was prolonged in 2018 for two years before returning to his home cadre in March 2020 after taking sick leave. | |
| 8. Abhishek Singh resigned from his services in October 2023. | |
| 9. He is the first former IAS officer to walk the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival in 2025. |