Upasana Singh, a seasoned actress celebrated for her impeccable comic timing, has been notably absent from television in recent years. Known for her iconic roles in comedy shows such as Comedy Nights with Kapil and The Kapil Sharma Show, Upasana has shifted her focus to her production house and Punjabi cinema. In a candid conversation with Siddharth Kannan on a podcast, Upasana opened up about her reasons for stepping away from The Kapil Sharma Show and television altogether.
Reflecting on her time with the show, Upasana shared, “For two and a half years, our show was always on top. But then came a time when I had nothing left to do. I told this to Kapil as well. We share a very good bond, and there was no fight as people assumed. I told him, ‘Kapil, the roles aren’t the same anymore; I don’t enjoy them as I used to. Please pay some attention to my character.’”
However, circumstances beyond her control, such as contractual obligations and channel rivalries, further complicated matters. “My contract was with the channel, not Kapil’s team. When they moved to another channel, I couldn’t go with them. There was tension between the teams, and I didn’t feel comfortable. When I joined another show with Krushna Abhishek, I had to stay until my contract ended,” she explained.
Upasana also revealed the creative dissatisfaction she faced during this period. “They would cut my punchlines. Places where I knew the audience would laugh, I’d see those lines were removed. It felt like torture. Ali Asgar faced the same issue. We were not creatively satisfied.”
While Kapil invited her to return later, by then Upasana had shifted focus. “I had started producing two Punjabi films, and Kapil even gave voiceovers for them. But I wasn’t satisfied.”
Upasana’s candid revelations highlight the challenges artists face behind the scenes, shedding light on her decision to move forward in her career.
The actress has been a renowned name in the Punjabi Industry, she has been a part of many TV shows, films, Comedy skits and more. As she got candid about her journey, the actress made some shocking revelations.