Mona Singh’s Power Phase: Reinventing Herself, One Bold Role at a Time

From theatrical releases to streaming hits, the actor reflects on career reinvention, age stereotypes, and why 2026 feels deeply rewarding

Mona Singh is clearly riding a career high in 2026, with back-to-back releases across films and OTT platforms highlighting her ever-evolving range as an actor. The year kicked off with her theatrical outings Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos and Border 2, both of which placed her in strikingly different worlds. While one saw her embracing an unconventional, high-energy character, the other featured her in a more grounded, emotionally rooted role as Sunny Deol’s wife. She is now gearing up for the second season of Netflix’s critically acclaimed crime drama Kohrra, where she steps into the shoes of a no-nonsense police officer grappling with a difficult investigation and personal grief.

Reflecting on her recent journey, Mona has credited Laal Singh Chaddha as a turning point in how the industry views her. Playing Aamir Khan’s mother in the film altered long-standing perceptions and opened doors to roles that were more layered and creatively satisfying. According to the actor, that shift was followed by projects like Kaala Paani and Made in Heaven Season 2, creating a steady momentum that she says she’s thoroughly enjoying. With several projects releasing almost back-to-back, she describes this phase as something she has always hoped for as an actor.

What stands out about Mona’s current body of work is her refusal to be boxed into a single image. From portraying a quirky don in Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos to a war-film character in Border 2, and now a serious cop in Kohrra 2, she sees variety as an actor’s biggest reward. She has acknowledged that this freedom also comes from casting directors and producers trusting her with roles that go against expectations, something she remains deeply grateful for.

Mona has also been vocal about her stance on ageism in the entertainment industry. She has repeatedly stated that she has never been concerned about her on-screen age, stressing that the excitement of a character matters far more than how old it makes her appear. Calling out the industry’s double standards, she has pointed out how women are often seen as having an “expiry date,” while male actors continue to play romantic leads well into their sixties. For her, confidence and clarity about who she is have made it easier to take risks without worrying about labels.

From her breakout television role as Jassi in Jassi Jaissi Koi Nahin in the early 2000s to memorable film appearances like 3 Idiots, and now to a powerful second innings on streaming platforms, Mona Singh’s journey reflects resilience and reinvention. As Kohrra 2 approaches its release, her career stands as proof that meaningful roles don’t follow age brackets — they follow conviction.

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