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{{short description|Indian actor}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=May 2020}}
{{Use Indian English|date=May 2020}}
{{Infobox actor
| name = Ishwak Singh
| birth_date = 18 November
| birth_place = [[New Delhi]], India
| occupation = Actor
| alma mater =
| years_active = 2013-present
}}
'''Ishwak Singh''' is an Indian actor who primarily works in [[Bollywood|Hindi]] films and television shows.<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.scoopwhoop.com/entertainment/from-dealing-with-fame-to-reliving-his-childhood-ishwak-singh-opens-up-about-his-love-for-cinema/|title=Ishwak Singh Interview with ScoopWhoop|website=scoopwhoop.com|author=Srishti Magan|date=December 22, 2020}}</ref> He is best known for his roles in the series ''[[Paatal Lok]]'' (2020) and ''[[Rocket Boys (web series)|Rocket Boys]]'' (2022). For the former, he received a nomination at the [[Filmfare OTT Awards]].

==Early life==
Singh was born in [[New Delhi]]. He studied to be an architect, and ventured into acting by joining Asmita Theatre, a theatre group in Delhi.<ref name="indianexpress">{{cite news|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/ishwak-singh-on-movies-5278200/ |title=Ishwak Singh: My first love will always be films |work=The Indian Express |first=Prachi |last=Kadam |date=28 July 2018 |access-date=20 May 2020}}</ref>

==Career==
Singh made his screen debut with ''[[Raanjhanaa]]'' (2013) in a small role.<ref name="BOI Report">{{cite web|url=https://boxofficeindia.com/movie.php?movieid=1287|title=Raanjhanaa|publisher=[[Box Office India]]}}</ref> He expanded into films with brief roles in the 2015 films ''[[Aligarh (film)|Aligarh]]'' and ''[[Tamasha (2015 film)|Tamasha]]'' and had a bigger role in the romantic drama ''[[Tum Bin II]]'' (2016).<ref name="asianage">{{cite news|url=https://www.asianage.com/entertainment/bollywood/221116/ishwak-singhs-tum-bin-2-role-kept-hush.html |title=Ishwak Singh's Tum Bin 2 role kept hush |work=The Asian Age |first=Subhash |last=K Jha |date=22 November 2016 |access-date=20 May 2020}}</ref><ref name="midday">{{cite news|url=https://www.mid-day.com/articles/ishwak-singh-men-can-go-an-extra-mile-for-love/19618194 |title=Ishwak Singh: Men Can Go An Extra Mile For Love |work=Mid Day |first=Mohar |last=Basu |date=19 July 2018 |access-date=20 May 2020}}</ref> He then played a supporting role opposite [[Sonam Kapoor]] in the comedy ''[[Veere Di Wedding]]'' (2018).<ref name="ht">{{cite news|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/veere-di-wedding-actor-ishwak-singh-aka-nirmal-yes-i-am-a-bit-of-a-mother-lover/story-R7VHwvEnLeOK7rUp6Ns1QL.html |title=Veere Di Wedding actor Ishwak Singh aka Nirmal: Yes, I am a bit of a mother-lover! |work=Hindustan Times |first=Rishabh |last=Suri |date=17 July 2018 |access-date=20 May 2020}}</ref> In 2019, he played the role of Aditya in [[Sanjay Leela Bhansali]] produced film ''[[Malaal (film)|Malaal]]'' which was directed by [[Mangesh Hadawale]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Malaal|url=https://www.netflix.com/title/81177238?s=a&trkid=13747225&t=cp|website=Netflix|date=September 2019|accessdate=29 September 2019}}</ref> The film starred Sharmin Segel and [[Meezaan Jafri]] in lead.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/sanjay-leela-bhansali-to-launch-niece-sharmin-segal-opposite-javed-jaffrey-s-son-meezaan-in-malaal/story-ctQghnTHuaCvZdB2G2W8xH.htmll|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190518101212/https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/sanjay-leela-bhansali-to-launch-niece-sharmin-segal-opposite-javed-jaffrey-s-son-meezaan-in-malaal/story-ctQghnTHuaCvZdB2G2W8xH.htmll|url-status=dead|archive-date=18 May 2019|title=Sanjay Leela Bhansali to launch niece Sharmin Segal opposite Javed Jaffrey's son Meezaan in Malaal|website=Hindustan Times|date=16 May 2019|access-date=18 May 2019}}</ref>

In 2020, Singh starred as a young, idealistic cop in the [[Amazon Prime Video]] crime thriller series ''[[Paatal Lok]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/paatal-lok-is-a-case-study-about-how-society-is-othering-the-weak-and-less-resourceful-2622877.html |title=Paatal Lok is a Case Study About How Society is 'Othering' the Weak and Less Resourceful |website=News18 |first=Devasheesh |last= Pandey |date=17 May 2020 |access-date=20 May 2020}}</ref> Reviewing the series for ''[[The Indian Express]]'' , Shubhra Gupta labelled him as "impressive".<ref>{{cite news|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/web-series/paatal-lok-review-an-engrossing-series-6410775/ |title=Paatal Lok review: An intelligently written, engrossing series |work=The Indian Express |first=Shubhra |last=Gupta |date=17 May 2020 |access-date=20 May 2020}}</ref> Priyanka Roy of ''[[The Telegraph (Kolkata)|The Telegraph]]'' considered him to be "the find of the series".<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/entertainment/paatal-lok-on-amazon-prime-video-scores-as-a-tightly-knit-thriller/cid/1773231 |title=Paatal Lok scores as a tightly-knit thriller that powerfully examines the fault lines of pride and prejudice|work=The Telegraph |first=Priyanka |last=Roy |date=15 May 2020 |access-date=20 May 2020}}</ref> For which, he was nominated in the [[Filmfare OTT Awards]] for Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series. The following year, he played a supporting role in [[Amazon Prime Video]] original film ''[[Unpaused]]'' (2020).<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-ishwak-singh-to-wion-on-filming-during-pandemic-for-lockdown-diaries-%E2%80%98unpaused%E2%80%99-351759|title=Ishwak Singh on filming during pandemic for lockdown diaries - Unpaused|website=WION|author=Zeba Khan|date=December 23, 2020}}</ref>

In 2022, he portrayed [[Vikram Sarabhai]] in [[Sony LIV]] web series ''[[Rocket Boys (web series)|Rocket Boys]]'', which was directed by Abhay Pannu.<ref>{{cite web|url= https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/web-series/rocket-boys-first-look-jim-sarbh-and-ishwak-singh-set-to-play-homi-bhabha-and-vikram-sarabhai-7371792/|title=Rocket Boys first look is out, Jim Sarbh and Ishwak Singh set to play Homi Bhabha and Vikram Sarabhai|website=Indian Express|author=Entertainment Desk|date=June 23, 2021}}</ref> ''[[The Times of India]]'' while reviewing the show, gave a rating 3.5 out of 5 and stated that Jim Sarbh and Ishwak Singh’s show is a glowing tribute to India's scientific luminaries. Further, they also said that the show is captivating from the start.<ref>{{cite news |title=Rocket Boys Season 1 Review: Jim Sarbh and Ishwak Singh's show is a glowing tribute to India's scientific luminaries |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/web-series/reviews/hindi/rocket-boys/season-1/seasonreview/89243880.cms |access-date=7 February 2022 |work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> Journalist Anuj Kumar of ''[[The Hindu]]'' mentioned that the lead actors Jim Sarbh and Ishwak Singh head a fantastic ensemble cast that gloriously brings to life the achievements of the scientific community in launching India’s atomic and space programs.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Kumar |first1=Anuj |title='Rocket Boys' review: SonyLIV series hits it out of the orbit |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/rocket-boys-review-sonyliv-series-hits-it-out-of-the-orbit/article38382560.ece |access-date=7 February 2022 |work=[[The Hindu]] |date=5 February 2022 |language=en-IN}}</ref>

Singh will next appear in a spy thriller film titled ''Berlin'', alongside [[Aparshakti Khurana]].<Ref>{{cite web|url= https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/aparshakti-khurana-ishwak-singh-spy-thriller-berlin-7707415/|title=Aparshakti Khurana and Ishwak Singh in a spy thriller film BERLIN|website=Indian Express|author=PTI|location=Mumbai|date=January 6, 2022}}</Ref> and ''Bas Karo Aunty'' alongside [[Mahima Makwana]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Ishwak Singh and Mahima Makwana to star in Bas Karo Aunty: ‘Our film captures the mood and zeitgeist of the nation’|work=Indian Express|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/nitesh-tiwari-ashwiny-iyer-tiwari-announce-production-venture-bas-karo-aunty-7943968/lite/|date=30 May 2022}}</ref>

==In the media ==
Ishwak Singh ranked 18th in [[Times Of India|Times 50 Most Desirable Men]] List of 2020.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://m.timesofindia.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/the-times-most-desirable-man-of-2020-sushant-singh-rajput-philosopher-dreamer-charmer/amp_articleshow/83239123.cms|title=Times Most Desirable Men: Sushant Singh Rajput tops the list, while Gurfateh, Ishwak, Pavail are new entry|website=Times of India|author=TNN|date=June 8, 2021}}</ref>

==Filmography==
{| class="wikitable"
|+Key
| style="background:#FFFFCC;"| {{dagger|alt=films that have not yet been released}}
| Denotes projects that have not yet been released
|}

===Films===

{| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders"
|- style="text-align:center;"
! scope="col"|Year
! scope="col"|Title
! scope="col"|Role
! scope="col" class="unsortable"|Notes
|-
|2013
!scope="row"|''[[Raanjhanaa]]''
|Doctor
|
|-
| rowspan="2"|2015
!scope="row"|''[[Aligarh (film)|Aligarh]]''
| Arvind Narayan
|
|-
!scope="row"|''[[Tamasha (2015 film)|Tamasha]]''
| Tara's friend
|
|-
| rowspan="2"|2016
!scope="row" |''Mohavalayam''
|
|[[Malayalam cinema|Malayalam]] film
|-
!scope="row" |''[[Tum Bin II]]''
| Harry
|
|-
|2018
!scope="row" |''[[Veere Di Wedding]]''
| Nirmal
|
|-
| 2019
! scope="row" |''[[Malaal (film)|Malaal]]''
| Aditya
|
|-
| 2020
! scope="row" |''[[Unpaused]]''
| Chirag
| Segment: "Apartment"
|-
| 2021
! scope="row"|''Tryst With Destiny''
| Harry Ashwa
|
|-
| {{TBA}}
| scope="row" style="text-align:left; background:#ffc;"|''Berlin'' {{Dagger}}
| {{TBA}}
| Filming<Ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/aparshakti-khurana-and-ishwak-singh-to-star-in-spy-thriller-berlin-1896319-2022-01-05|title=Aparshakti Khurana and Ishwak Singh to star in spy thriller film BERLIN|website=India Today|author=PTI|date=January 5, 2022}}</Ref>
|-
| {{TBA}}
| scope="row" style="text-align:left; background:#ffc;"|''Bas Karo Aunty'' {{Dagger}}
| {{TBA}}
| Filming<ref>{{Cite web|title=Nitesh Tiwari And Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari join hands for the film Bas Karo Aunty!|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/nitesh-tiwari-ashwiny-iyer-tiwari-join-hands-film-bas-karo-aunty/|date=30 May 2022|work=Bollywood Hungama|access-date=30 May 2022}}</ref>
|}

===Television===
{| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders"
|- style="text-align:center;"
! scope="col"|Year
! scope="col"|Title
! scope="col"|Role
! scope="col" class="unsortable"|Notes
|-
|2020
! scope="row" |''[[Paatal Lok]]''
| Imran Ansari
|[[Amazon Prime Video]] series
|-
| rowspan=2|2022
! scope="row" |''[[Rocket Boys (web series)|Rocket Boys]]''
| [[Vikram Sarabhai]]
| [[Sony LIV]] series
|-
| scope="row" style="text-align:left; background:#ffc;"|''Adhura'' {{Dagger}}
| {{TBA}}
|[[Amazon Prime Video]] series<ref>{{Cite web|title=Rasika Duggal and Ishwak Singh to star in Amazon Prime's series Adhura|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/web-series/amazon-prime-video-mirzapur-shahid-kapoor-vijay-sethupathi-srk-pathaan-7891599/lite/|work=The Indian Express|access-date=30 May 2022}}</ref>
|}

==Awards and nominations==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Year
! Award
! Category
! Work
! Result
! {{Tooltip|Ref.|Reference(s)}}
|-
|rowspan="2"|2020
| [[Vogue India|Vogue Beauty Awards]]
|colspan=2|Fresh Face- Male
| {{won}}
|style="text-align:center;"| <ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.vogue.in/beauty/content/vogue-beauty-awards-2020-best-of-bollywood-kareena-kapoor-khan-alaya-f-neena-gupta|title=Vogue Beauty Awards 2020|author=Vogue IN|website=Vogue|date=August 30, 2020|accessdate=April 28, 2022}}</Ref>
|-
| [[2020 Filmfare OTT Awards|Filmfare OTT Awards]]
| Best Supporting Actor - Drama Series
| rowspan=2|{{no wrap|''[[Paatal Lok]]''}}
| {{nom}}
|style="text-align:center;"| <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://m.filmfare.com/features/nominees-for-the-flyx-filmfare-ott-awards-45350.html|title=Nominations for the Flyx Filmfare OTT Awards 2020|date=16 December 2020|access-date=12 December 2021 |website=Filmfare|language=en}}</ref>
|-
| 2021
| [[Awards ceremony|Critics' Choice Awards]]
| Best Supporting Actor (Series)
| {{nom}}
|style="text-align:center;"|
<Ref>{{cite instagram|postid=CJ8GMNigEg6|title=Nominations of Critics' Choice Awards - Here are your nominations for Best Supporting Actor (series)|date=January 12, 2021|user=ccssa.india}}</Ref>
|}

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
* {{IMDb name|nm5873799}}

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