Biography
Pavitra Punia, born Neha Singh on April 22, 1986, in Uttar Pradesh, India, is an Indian television actress. She gained recognition with her participation in MTV's Splitsvilla 3 in 2009. Her acting debut was in the TV show Geet - Hui Sabse Parayi (2010), followed by a lead role in Love U Zindagi (2011). Punia is known for portraying antagonistic roles in popular shows like Yeh Hai Mohabbatein, Naagin 3, and Baalveer Returns. She also appeared in Bigg Boss 14 (2020) and is currently transitioning into the OTT space with upcoming web series.

Career Life
Pavitra Punia began her career in the entertainment industry with MTV's Splitsvilla 3 in 2009. She made her acting debut in Geet - Hui Sabse Parayi (2010) and later starred in Love U Zindagi (2011). Punia gained fame for her roles as antagonists in Yeh Hai Mohabbatein, Naagin 3, and Baalveer Returns. She participated in Bigg Boss 14 (2020), where she formed a notable bond with co-contestant Eijaz Khan. Currently, she is expanding her career into the digital realm, working on three upcoming web series.

Personal Life
Pavitra Punia hails from Haisawada, Uttar Pradesh, and was raised in Delhi. She aspired to become an IPS officer and pursued a diploma in hospitality and aviation. Punia has been in several high-profile relationships. She was engaged to businessman Sumit Maheshwari in 2015, but the engagement ended amid controversies. She later dated actor Pratik Sehajpal, who publicly accused her of being possessive. Punia's most notable relationship was with actor Eijaz Khan, whom she met on Bigg Boss 14; they got engaged in 2022 but parted ways in 2024 due to personal reasons