Ex-IAS Officer Turned Actor Abhishek Singh Shines at Cannes 2025

Abhishek Singh made his red carpet debut at Cannes 2025, and became the first Indian bureaucrat to walk the prestigious red carpet event

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Abhishek is an ex-IAS officer and made his silver screen debut with the film 1947: Direct Action Day.

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His journey from bureaucracy to Bollywood began in 2020 when he made his acting debut with the short film, titled Char Pandrah.

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He also played a brief and significant role in the Netflix series Delhi Crime Season 2.

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Now, the ex-bureaucrat has made his silver screen debut with the film "1946: Direct Action Day", and now making headlines for his Cannes debut.

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He walked the red carpet in a black tuxedo, looking all dashing. His pictures from the global event are all over the internet making noise for this landmark moment.

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Who is Abhishek Singh?

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Abhishek Singh, born on August 22, 1983, in Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh, belongs to a distinguished family.

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Born to IPS father, Kripa Shankar Singh, he pursued his graduation in B.com from Delhi University.

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At 19, he faced a significant personal setback when he experienced a heartbreak, which led to depression.

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After heartbreak, he motivated himself to focus on UPSC preparation. With hard work and dedication, he cracked the exam on his first attempt, securing an impressive All India Rank 94 in 2011.

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