Personal details
- Birth Date: 1979-09-20
- Height: 5′ 9¼″ (1.76 m)
- Birth Location: Patna, Bihar, India
- Parents: Chandrasekhar Singh
- Professions: Actor, Writer
Abhimanyu Singh, honestly, is one of those guys who just pops up everywhere and you’re like “wait, where have I seen him before?” He’s bounced all over—Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Gujarati, Kannada films, you name it. Born in Sonpur, Bihar, but his roots dig deeper into Daudpur, Jehanabad. Dad worked at RBI in Patna, mom ran the household (which, let’s face it, is no small gig). He’s got a wife, Sargam (married her back in ‘06), and two kids—Zulu and Amelie. Solid family guy move. His acting journey actually kicked off with Aks in 2001, but nobody really noticed him until Gulaal in 2009—Anurag Kashyap gave him that punchy role and suddenly everyone paid attention. Then came Bukka Reddy in Rakhta Charitra, and man, people still talk about how wild he was in that. The guy just owned the screen. He’s been in all sorts of movies: Lakshya, Dhol, Ram-leela, Once Upon a Time in Mumbai Dobaara!—the list keeps going. Bollywood, Kollywood, Tollywood; he doesn’t stick to one lane. Tamil debut with Velayudham, Telugu big break with Rakhta Charitra (since it was bilingual, he got double mileage), then he even tried his luck in Gujarati cinema with Premji: Rise of a Warrior and Kannada with Chakravyuha. Not just films, though. TV? He’s there too. Kumkum, Saara Akaash, Kkusum—plus this mythological series Upanishad Ganga got some serious award nods. Basically, Abhimanyu’s the kind of actor who’s everywhere, doing everything, and somehow still manages to surprise you.
People always get mixed up when it comes to Abhimanyu Singh. No, not the actor who’s all over those gritty Bollywood thrillers—there’s another Abhimanyu Singh out there. This guy’s actually Chandrachur Singh’s brother, but he’s not in front of the camera. He’s the one writing scripts and producing stuff behind the scenes. It’s a classic case of mistaken identity, probably because they share the same name, and honestly, Bollywood loves to keep things confusing. Chandrachur, who popped up in those ‘90s hits, has a brother who isn’t chasing stardom but is busy making things happen off-screen. People see the name “Abhimanyu Singh” in credits and instantly think it’s the villain from those masala movies, but nope—it’s just Chandrachur’s brother doing his own thing, quietly shaping stories instead of acting them out. So yeah, next time you see that name, maybe double-check which Abhimanyu you’re talking about.
Never buy into something just because everyone else says so. And don’t shut it down either—wait till you’ve actually got the facts. That’s the main thread running through this story. The main character? Always questioning, never jumping to conclusions. It’s like a wild ride through rumors, secrets, and some seriously unpredictable twists. Trust is rare here; people fake, lie, and mess with each other’s heads. You catch yourself second-guessing everything and everyone, just like the hero does. The plot keeps you on edge, teasing out the truth bit by bit, making you wonder what’s real and what’s just smoke and mirrors. Basically, it’s a masterclass in doubt—never letting you get too comfortable or too sure of anything. When the credits roll, you’ll probably still be thinking: was anything ever really proven, or is it all just clever misdirection?
September 20, 1979
5′ 9¼″ (1.76 m)
Konidela Ram Charan
Patna, Bihar, India
Chandrasekhar Singh and Surekha
45 years old