From Jassi Jaissi Koi Nahin to OTT stardom and entrepreneurship: A look at Mona Singh's journey

Mona Singh is celebrating her 44th birthday on October 8. The actress has received warm wishes from her fans and friends. She has been in the entertainment industry for years and continues to captivate the audience with her real, raw, and relatable performance. Take a look at Mona Singh’s journey on her birthday.

Debut with Jassi Jaissi Koi Nahin
Mona Singh made her acting debut with the Sony TV show Jassi Jaissi Koi Nahin in 2003. She portrayed sincere, intelligent and naive Jasmeet "Jassi" Walia for three years, becoming a household name. Her nuanced portrayal led her to win several accolades, including Apsara Awards, Indian Telly Awards and Indian Television Academy Awards.

Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa
After winning over fans with Jassi Jaissi Koi Nahin, Mona bagged her first hosting gig with Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa Season 1 (2006). She continued to host other shows like Femina Miss India, Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 2, and Entertainment Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega. She demonstrated that she is an entertainer who could effortlessly handle any format, whether she was hosting live events, judging talent shows, or performing on stage.

Notable performances
Mona Singh has become a prominent TV actress and collaborated with Ekta Kapoor’s Balaji Telefilms for a series of daily soaps. She starred in Radhaa Ki Betiyaan Kuch Kar Dikhayengi to Kya Huaa Tera Vaada, portraying strong, emotional women navigating love, betrayal, and resilience. One of her most well-known roles was that of a heartbroken wife who has been deserted by her husband in Kya Huaa Tera Vaada. She later proved that no genre was out of her grasp by experimenting with supernatural drama with Kavach... Kaali Shaktiyon Se.

Bollywood debut
Mona Singh made her Bollywood debut with a supporting role in Rajkumar Hirani directorial film, 3 Idiots. She played the role of Kareena Kapoor’s sister Mona Sahastrabuddhe. Her stellar performance earned huge praise and other notable projects like Utt Pataang, Zed Plus, and Amavas. She has also appeared in the 2022 film Laal Singh Chaddha alongside Aamir Khan.

OTT venture
After ruling over TV and Bollywood, Mona Singh shifted her focus to OTT. She portrayed Ananya in Kehne Ko Humsafar Hain (2018), leaving a lasting impression on her fans. The actress then starred in Yeh Meri Family, a nostalgic treasure that became the most popular '90s mother. She cemented her status as a versatile queen of OTT with her outstanding performance as Bulbul Jauhari in Made in Heaven 2 (2023). Mona, a fierce auditor who strikes a balance between motherhood and justice, won the Filmfare OTT Award for Best Supporting Actress.

Entrepreneur Mona Singh
Mona Singh made her entrepreneurial debut in May 2025 as she founded Kona Kona, a neighbourhood bar and restaurant in Mumbai. It serves regional Indian food with a modern twist and strives to be a place where people can make nostalgic memories. The actress teased the menu of her restaurant and revealed that every dish has been cooked to bring people’s childhood back.

Latest and Upcoming projects
Mona Singh was last seen in 2024’s horror comedy Munjya and Aryan Khan’s directorial debut, The Bads of Bollywood. She is now gearing up for exiting projects like gangster drama Paan Parda Zarda. She is also gearing up for Stardom, Ma Ka Sum, and Kohrra Season 2. Besides this, Mona will reprise her role as Bulbul Jauhari in Made in Heaven Season 3.