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She Lost Her Father, Her Mother Cleaned Toilets To Get Food, But One Audition Changed Her Life

Last Updated: June 13, 2026, 14:15 IST1 / 8 Bharti Singh's journey is one of the most inspiring success stories in the Indian entertainment industry. Raised by her mother alongside her siblings, Bharti has often spoken about the hardships they faced. In several interviews, she recalled seeing her mother cleaning houses and toilets to make ends meet. And that would make our day," Bharti Singh told Raj Shamani on his podcast. ADVERTISEMENT5 / 8 Bharti Singh's life took a dramatic turn when she participated in the comedy reality show The Great Indian Laughter Challenge in 2008.

Last Updated: June 13, 2026, 14:15 IST

1 / 8 Bharti Singh's journey is one of the most inspiring success stories in the Indian entertainment industry. Born in Amritsar, Punjab, she lost her father when she was just two years old. Raised by her mother alongside her siblings, Bharti has often spoken about the hardships they faced. In several interviews, she recalled seeing her mother cleaning houses and toilets to make ends meet.

2 / 8 “When my mom would work at people’s homes, I used to sit near the door. She would clean toilets. While leaving, they would give her leftover food. Their stale food would become our fresh food. And that would make our day," Bharti Singh told Raj Shamani on his podcast.

3 / 8 Bharti has never hidden the financial difficulties of her childhood. She revealed that there were days when the family could not afford basic necessities. In another emotional interview, she shared that they lived in a small house and often worried about food and expenses. She once said, "We have seen days when we didn't know how the next meal would come."

4 / 8 Before entering the entertainment industry, Bharti was a talented sportsperson. She excelled in pistol shooting and archery at the state level and even received support through sports quotas. However, financial limitations made it difficult to pursue the sport professionally.

5 / 8 Bharti Singh's life took a dramatic turn when she participated in the comedy reality show The Great Indian Laughter Challenge in 2008. Her comic timing and unique style instantly won audiences over. Though she did not win the competition, her character "Lalli" became immensely popular.

6 / 8 Later, during an interaction, Bharti revealed how it was Kapil Sharma who met him at an event and had asked her to audition for the show. Even though Singh refused initially, Kapil convinced her. However, it was that audition that changed Bharti’s life.

7 / 8 But journey in the showbiz world wasn't easy. Bharti faced rejection and criticism during her early years. She has spoken about being judged for her appearance and weight. Instead of letting negativity affect her, she turned it into her strength. Bharti once remarked, "People laughed at me first, but then I made people laugh for a living."