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Ishwak Singh Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated October 4, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth18 November

AgeNot Known

BirthplaceNew Delhi

ProfessionActor

NationalityIndian

Marital statusUnmarried

FamilyMother - Neena Singh

Ishwak Singh Biography

Ishwak Singh is an Indian actor who began in theatre before moving into films and web series. Born and raised in New Delhi, he trained as an architect and—

Early life and background

Ishwak Singh was born on 18 November and grew up in New Delhi, where he attended Modern High School on Barakhamba Road. He trained in architecture, studying at Sushant School of Art and Architecture in Gurugram and spending time at The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio. His mother is Neena Singh. Singh’s early professional life included work as an architect in New Delhi prior to his full-time entry into acting.

Career

Singh began his performing career in theatre, joining the Asmita Theatre Group in New Delhi. Theatre provided the foundation for his acting skills and gave him the confidence to pursue screen roles. His first screen appearances came in 2013: he had a part as a member of a theatre group in the Hindi film Raanjhanaa and also appeared in the Malayalam film Mohavalayam that same year.

Over the following years Singh worked steadily in films and commercials. He appeared in the 2015 Bollywood film Tamasha in a supporting role and had roles in Tum Bin 2 (2016) and Veere Di Wedding (2018), the latter as a character named Nirmal. He has also acted in South Indian films and in 2018 took part in a Pakistani television commercial directed by Imtiaz Ali.

Singh’s profile rose significantly after his performance as Imran Ansari in the Amazon Prime Video series Paatal Lok (2020), a role that brought him wider recognition. His screen work spans theatre roots, independent and commercial films, and streaming series, reflecting a gradual transition from stage to screen.

Public profile

Singh is described as unmarried. He is noted for brown eyes and black hair, and his height is listed at approximately 170 cm (5 feet 7 inches). Nationality is Indian, and his zodiac sign is Scorpio. In interviews cited in the available material, Singh has described himself as a foodie who does not cook and has spoken about leaving architecture to follow his interest in acting. He has credited theatre with giving him the skills that enabled his move into films, and recalled encouragement from the filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt early in his theatre career.

Latest updates

The role that most increased Ishwak Singh’s visibility was Imran Ansari in Paatal Lok (2020) on Amazon Prime Video. Prior to that breakthrough he continued to work across languages and formats, building a résumé that includes Hindi films, a Malayalam feature, and commercial work abroad. He remains identified with the theatre beginnings that shaped his approach to acting and with the New Delhi community where he grew up.

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Recent Work

Paatal Lok

Amazon Prime Video series in which he played Imran Ansari

2020
Veere Di Wedding

Hindi film in which he played the character Nirmal

2018
Tum Bin 2

Hindi film appearance

2016
Tamasha

Bollywood film in which he appeared in a supporting role

2015
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Career Highlights

  1. Started as a theatre artist with Asmita Theatre Group
  2. Screen debut in 2013 with Raanjhanaa and Mohavalayam
  3. Notable role as Imran Ansari in Paatal Lok (2020)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ishwak Singh born?

18 November

What is Ishwak Singh known for?

Actor

What is Ishwak Singh’s marital status?

Unmarried