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Sandeep Singh
Sandeep Singh is an Indian actor in the Telugu film industry. He starred in the commercial blockbuster film Jai Bolo Telangana alongside Jagapathi Babu, Smriti Irani, and Meera Nandan. Prior to joining films, he was a Marketing professional. His next film, Guna is set release during 2013.

Early Life

Sandeep was born in Hyderabad to Rajput parents on the 6th June. At an early age during his Jubilee Hills Public School, he developed an aptitude for the performing arts ranging from theatre to painting. Before going onto Malla College of Engineering and Technology, he was a host for the HI Music Channel.

Career

Upon completion of his Bachelors Degree, Sandeep attended numerous workshops at the prestigious Film Institute of India in Mumbai while simultaneously hosting ETV shows (Hastey Hastey and Yuva Bharat) and acting in short films/theatre (most notably the short film Catch-22 in which he played schizophrenic patient). Later on, he got a job at a renowned, multinational online retailer to support himself while attempting to break in to the industry.

Prior to that job, Sandeep auditioned for many roles including the one which would eventually be his debut. After being hired by the multinational online retailer under the impression that he was only shortlisted, but not selected for the N. Shankar directed Jai Bolo Telangana, the lead role for the film was offered to him via a phone call. He starred opposite Jagapathi Babu, TV star/politician Smriti Irani, and Malylam/Tamil actress Meera Nandan. The movie chronicled the rise of the Telengana movement from the Nizam’s rule to 2009 and was critically and commercially well-received, along with the casts’ performances. Production of his next crime-drama, Guna commenced in July 2012 and is geared for a 2013 release.

Social Work/Activism:

Apart from acting, Sandeep is involved in social work for many local and international groups. He is a member and volunteer for WWF (World Wildlife Fund) where he has participated in a lot of wildlife oriented events. Through the WWF, Sandeep worked closely with the Andhra Pradesh Forest Department to aid in the Tiger Census. Snakes are also of interest to him as he rescues and handles snakes around Hyderabad. The renowned Late Rajkumar mentored him in snake handling. He also got a chance to learn about the King Cobras in Agumbe by the distinguished Gowri Shankar.