Pallav Singh's Inspiring Rise from Mirzapur to Leader
Lav, whose actual name is Pallav Singh, is an incredibly talented performer from India who has made quite a name for himself as an actor, model and trained singer. His most well-known role to date is that of Shayar Rahim in season 3 of the hit web series Mirzapur. Pallav has developed a strong career as an artist because of his impressive stage presence and ability to adapt his style to suit various genres, including theatre, music and web series.
Basic Information
Date of Birth: March 19, 1982
Place Of Birth: Kota, Rajasthan, India
Height: 5 feet 8 inches (173 cm)
Nickname: Lav
Religion: Hindu
Education: A Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering (B.E.) from Annamalai University; A Master of Fine Arts in Acting (M.F.A.) from the National School of Drama located in New Delhi
Profession(s) – Actor, Theatre Artist, Model
Famous Role In: Mirzapur Season 3 – Rahim
Other Major Works:
Taj: Divided by Blood (Vivaan)
Mai: A Mother’s Rage
Very Superboys of Malegaon (Upcoming)
Who Is Pallav Singh?
Pallav Singh is a trained theatre actor with an education obtained through the well-known National School of Drama (NSD) in New Delhi. Pallav is an advanced actor due to years of practice in many performance environments; He has primarily performed in theatres run by Local Region Theatre Companies and performing arts organizations. Pallav began working in films and television when he moved to North America.
Pallav was born in Kota, Rajasthan. His father was Upendra R. Singh, Vice President at Chambal Fertilisers and Chemicals Ltd.
Mother – Poonam Singh, a homemaker.
Pallav attended Modern Senior Secondary School, Kota, where he was active in theatrical and cultural activities. The foundation of his future acting ambitions was built through his involvement in drama during his youth.
Education - Pallav received his schooling at Modern Senior Secondary School in Kota from 2002 until 2011, and he studied Mechanical Engineering at Manipal Institute of Technology in Karnataka for his Bachelor's Degree. After that, Pallav figured it would be wise for him to train in acting, and since then, he has been actively training as an Actor at the National School of Drama in New Delhi, where he received his MFA in Acting between 2016-2019.
Pallav followed his interests and passion as an Actor, although he has completed a technical degree.
Career Path - Theatre Roots
Pallav was heavily involved in theatre during college while serving as the Creative Head of the Aaina Dramatic Group. During college, he performed in multiple Nukkad Nataks and wrote a Hindi Theatre Play titled “Khwahish Gali”.
Pallav held a few corporate positions, including:
1. Delegate Affairs Manager for Youth Leaders of Tomorrow Expressions & MUNSoc (From 2013 to 2014)
2. Area Operations Manager at Amazon India (Jan 2016 to June 2016).
However, he has decided to return to the Arts and pursue his passion for acting full-time.
Pallav's First Breakthrough with Web Series and OTT Platforms:
Pallav first came to know & work with an OTT platform in the form of a series called "Mai: A Mother's Rage" (2022), produced by Upendra’s son, where the directors were Atul Mongia and Anshai Lal.
Through "Taj: Divided by Blood" (2023), which was released on the ZEE5 platform, Pallav is introduced to new levels of visibility by appearing as Vivaan.
Pallav's real breakout happened in 2024, playing Shayar Rahim in "Mirzapur" Season 3 on the Amazon Prime Video platform. As a satirical poet, his politically driven writings of verse/culture are always made sharper through the use of satire to create some of the sharpest lines in the entire season. Even though his screen time was limited, he has still been described as the primary highlight of Season 3 and will be remembered for many years to come.
Pallav Singh's Singing Career on Indian Idol :
Pallav's career as an actor was already strong before competing on Indian Idol; however, it is unlikely that Pallav would be where he is today without his time on Indian Idol, as the opportunity allowed him to gain considerable experience and notoriety as a singer.
He made it to the Top 16 and, as well as coming in 14th place, he was eliminated in round 14.
His audition song was "Dil To Bachcha Hai Ji" performed in a cover version of this popular song.
Filmography:
Title, Role, Platform Year
"Mai," (Lead Role) Netflix 2022
"Taj: Divided by Blood," Vivaan, ZEE5, 2023
"Mirzapur Season 3," Rahim, Prime Video, 2024
"Superboys of Malegaon," to be released on Prime Video, 2024.
Social Media Participation:
Pallav has extensive use of social media to promote his acting and singing. He has been steadily growing his digital presence and has approximately 11000 followers as of now.
Interesting Facts
An NSD-trained theatre artist
A talented singer and performer in both the theatre and on stage
An animal lover
Has acted in print advertisements
Has acted in television commercials
A writer and performer of Hindi theatre plays
Success Story
Pallav Singh’s career path—from engineering student to corporate employee and now an accomplished theatre artist and OTT actor—has been filled with hard work and determination. He has clearly established himself as a potential future star after playing the character of Shayar Rahim in Mirzapur 3.
Pallav Singh, with his strong foundation in the theatre as well as a growing presence on OTT platforms, is continuing to make his mark in both Indian film and digital media.
