Overview
Dakssh Ajit Singh (born 27 March 1980) is an Indian actor and songwriter who has worked across Hindi television, Punjabi cinema and Indian streaming productions. He is most widely recognised for his role in the Hindi television drama Maryada: Lekin Kab Tak? (2011) and for his portrayal of the character "Laadi" in the Netflix series CAT.
Key facts
| Full name | Dakssh Ajit Singh |
|---|---|
| Date of birth | 27 March 1980 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Actor, songwriter |
| Notable television role | Maryada: Lekin Kab Tak? (2011) |
| Notable streaming role | "Laadi" in CAT (Netflix) |
| Industries | Hindi television, Punjabi cinema, Indian web series |
Background
Singh works primarily in the Indian entertainment industry, dividing his career between Hindi-language television and Punjabi-language films. In addition to acting, he is credited as a songwriter.
Career
Television
Singh appeared in several Hindi television shows during the 2010s. His most prominent small-screen role came in Maryada: Lekin Kab Tak?, a drama series broadcast from 2011, which remains the work most often associated with him.
Punjabi cinema
Alongside his television work, Singh has acted in Punjabi-language films, contributing to the regional industry based largely in Punjab and Mumbai.
Streaming work
Singh played the character "Laadi" in CAT, an Indian crime drama series released on Netflix. The role brought him wider international visibility through the streaming platform.
Significance
Singh's career reflects the increasing crossover among Indian actors between Hindi television, regional cinema and global streaming platforms. His move from daily soap roles to a Netflix original is representative of the broader shift in Indian screen acting during the late 2010s and early 2020s.
Related topics
References
- Dakssh Ajit Singh, English Wikipedia.
- Wikidata item: Q5210099.