Chitrangada Singh Explained

Chitrangda Singh
Birth Date:30 August
Birth Place:Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India
Family:Digvijay Singh Chahal (brother), Chitra Sarwara (sister in law)
Years Active:2005–present
Occupation:Actress
Children:1

Chitrangda Singh (born 30 August) is an Indian actress who works primarily in Hindi films.[1] She made her acting debut with the crime drama Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi (2005). Singh went on to star in the crime thriller Yeh Saali Zindagi (2011), the romantic comedies Desi Boyz (2011) and I, Me Aur Main (2013), the financial thriller Baazaar (2018), the crime thriller Bob Biswas (2021) and the mystery thriller Gaslight (2023).[2] She has also produced the sports drama Soorma (2018) and appeared in the romantic anthology series Modern Love Mumbai (2022).

Early life and family

Singh was born on 30 August in Jodhpur, Rajasthan,[3] growing up there as well as in Kota, Rajasthan, and also Bareilly and Sophia Girls' School, Meerut in Uttar Pradesh, the latter city being the last where her father, Col. Niranjan Singh, an ex-Indian Army officer with a transferable job, was posted.[4] Her brother Digvijay Singh Chahal is a golfer. After her schooling in Meerut at Sophia Girls' School, she completed her graduation in Home Science (food and nutrition) from Lady Irwin College, New Delhi.[5]

Career

Breakthrough and struggles (2005-2010)

Singh began her career as a model before making the transition to the silver screen. After completing her graduation, she began modeling.[6] She later drew attention after performing in the music video Sunset Point by Gulzar, followed by a music video with Abhijeet Bhattacharya.[7]

Singh made her film debut with Sudhir Mishra's Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi in 2005.[8] The film received critical acclaim and was a box office average. Singh played Geeta, a college student and social worker opposite Kay Kay Menon.[9] Sukanya Verma stated, "Chitrangada is definitely someone to watch out for. She is a complete natural who zaps the camera with a passionate performance."[10] John Pancake of The Washington Post noted her for giving "her character a deep sense of dignity and decency."[11] Her next release, was a critical and commercial failure.[12]

Following a three year hiatus,[13] [14] Singh returned to films opposite Sanjay Suri in Onir's Sorry Bhai!.[15] Its release over the weekend of the Mumbai terror attacks and was a failure at the box office.[16] This failure led to another two years break from acting.[17]

Commercial films and fluctuations (2011–2020)

Singh started 2011 with Sudhir Mishra's Yeh Saali Zindagi, where she played a club singer Priti opposite Irrfan Khan.[18] Despite positive reviews, it emerged an average grosser.[19] Rajeev Masand noted, "Chitrangada uses her smoldering looks to create a mysterious character whose motivations and actions are unclear."[20] Singh then played Tanya, an economics professor opposite Akshay Kumar in Rohit Dhawan's Desi Boyz.[21] Taran Adarsh stated, "Chitrangada looks stunning and acts well, but her character isn't convincing."[22] The film emerged a moderate success.[23] In 2012, she performed a dance number in Shirish Kunder's Joker.[24]

Singh had three releases in 2013. She first appeared as a prostitute in the short film Kirchiyaan.[25] She then played an ambitious Maya opposite Arjun Rampal in Sudhir Mishra's Inkaar, which was box office average despite positive reviews.[26] Rachit Gupta of Filmfare praised her performance and chemistry with Rampal.[27] Singh later played Anushka a career women, in Kapil Sharma's I, Me Aur Main opposite John Abraham, which was a box office failure.[28] This was followed by a dance number in Anjaan (2014) and Gabbar Is Back (2015) and a special appearance in Munna Michael (2018).[29]

Singh turned a producer in 2018, with the biographical sports drama film Soorma, which was released under her banner C.S. Films and received positive response.[30] [31] She then played a mistress Suhani in Tigmanshu Dhulia's Saheb, Biwi Aur Gangster 3 opposite Sanjay Dutt, which flopped at the box office.[32] In her last film of the year, Singh played Mandira, a businessman's wife opposite Saif Ali Khan in Gauravv K. Chawla's Baazaar.[33] That year, she also ventured into television as a judge with DID Li'l Masters 4. With no release in 2019, she had a cameo appearance in Ghoomketu in 2020.[34]

Career expansion (2021-present)

In 2021, Singh played Mary, an assassin's wife opposite Abhishek Bachchan in Diya Annapurna Ghosh's Bob Biswas.[35] Anuj Kumar of The Hindu published, "Chitrangada gets a solid part as the ravishing wife of Bob. Though she doesn’t always succeed in shedding the uber-chic baggage, but her Mary shines among the wimpy men around her."[36] In 2022, Singh expanded to web with the anthology series Modern Love Mumbai, playing Latika, an aspiring novelist opposite Arshad Warsi.[37] [38]

In 2023, Singh played Rukmani, a royal queen alongside Vikrant Massey in Gaslight.[39] Saibal Chatterjee stated, "Chitrangada plays a woman whose allure lies in her ability to mask her desires and secrets behind a benign facade. She pulls it off for the most part."[40] Following this, Singh appeared as Kadambari, in a cameo appearance in Khel Khel Mein.[41]

Personal life

After a five-year-long courtship, Singh married golfer Jyoti Randhawa in 2001. They have a son Zorawar, born in 2008.[42] [43] The couple got separated in 2013 and were formally divorced in April 2015. The custody of their son was granted to Singh.[44]

Media image

For her performance in Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi, Singh was placed in Rediff.coms "Best Bollywood Debut Ever" list.[45] In the Times Most Desirable Women list, Singh was placed 11th in 2011 and 4th in 2012.[46] [47] Singh is a celebrity endorser for several brands such as Airtel, Parachute, Puma, Garnier,[48] Tanishq, Titan Eye Plus, Taj Mahal Tea, Dollar Missy[49] and Joyalukkas.[50]

Filmography

Films

YearTitleRoleNotesRef.
2005Hazaaron Khwaishein AisiGeeta Rao
Bhavana Dayal
2008Sorry Bhai!Aaliyah
2011Yeh Saali ZindagiPriti Shirodkar
Desi BoyzTanya Sharma
2012JokerHerselfSpecial appearance in song "Kafirana"
2013KirchiyaanRituShort film
InkaarMaya Luthra
I, Me Aur MainAnushka Lal
2014AnjaanHerselfTamil film; special appearance in song "Sirippu En"
2015Gabbar Is BackHerselfSpecial appearance in song "Aao Raja"
2017Munna MichaelJudge of Dancing StarCameo appearance
2018SoormaProducer
Saheb, Biwi Aur Gangster 3 Suhani
Baazaar Mandira Kothari
2020GhoomketuHerselfCameo appearance
2021Bob BiswasMary Biswas[51]
2023 GaslightRukmani Singh Gaikwad[52]
2024Khel Khel MeinKadambari KapoorCameo appearance [53]
2025Housefull 5 Filming[54]

Television

YearTitleRoleNotesRef.
2018DID Li'l Masters 4Judge[55]
2022Modern Love MumbaiLatikaEpisode: "Cutting Chai"[56]
TBAKhakee: The Bengal Chapter Filming[57]

Awards and nominations

Year Film Award Category Result
2006 Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi
2006 Best Female Debut
2006 Best Female Debut
2006 Apsara Film Producers Guild Awards Best Actress
2009 Sorry Bhai! Superstar of Tomorrow - Female
2013 Inkaar Best Actress
2022 Bob Biswas Best Supporting Actor - Female [58]

Notes and References

  1. News: Personal Agenda: Chitrangda Singh . 16 March 2012 . Hindustan Times . 18 March 2012 . 14 October 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131014051754/http://www.hindustantimes.com/Brunch/Brunch-Stories/Personal-Agenda-Chitrangada-Singh/Article1-826290.aspx . dead.
  2. Web site: Chitrangda Singh Mini Biography . Perfectpeople.net . 8 December 2010 . 10 February 2011 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110210014718/http://www.perfectpeople.net/biography/4807/chitrangada-singh.htm . live.
  3. https://www.mid-day.com/articles/why-did-chitrangada-singh-get-nostalgic-on-the-sets-of-sahib-biwi-aur-gangster-3/18739163 "Why did Chitrangda Singh get nostalgic on the sets of Sahib Biwi Aur Gangster 3?"
  4. https://www.rediff.com/movies/report/slide-show-1-chitrangda-thinks-she-looks-thin-in-black/20130306.htm "'Chitrangda likes black. She thinks she looks thin in it'"
  5. News: Lady Irwin was strict: Chitrangda Singh . . 4 August 2015 . 3 July 2009 . 27 March 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200327030358/https://www.hindustantimes.com/education/lady-irwin-was-strict-chitrangada-singh/story-EFzmDKTJCgzXiirDCsl22L.html . dead.
  6. News: Chitrangda Singh reveals she lost modelling assignments because of dusky complexion . 30 August 2021 . 19 November 2020 . Hindustan Times.
  7. News: The next Smita Patil . 30 January 2012 . 14 April 2005 . . Calcutta, India . 26 October 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20121026024636/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1050414/asp/calcutta/story_4604339.asp . dead.
  8. http://www.indianexpress.com/news/the-comeback-girl/384156/ The Comeback Girl
  9. Web site: Bollywood loves politics. India Today. 13 June 2016.
  10. Web site: Hazaaron Khwaishein is overwhelming! . Verma . Sukanya . Rediff.com . 15 April 2005 . 14 June 2016 .
  11. https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A6175-2005Apr20.html 'A Thousand Dreams': Impassioned in India
  12. News: Dawn of a new Kal?. Hindustan Times. 26 July 2005. 14 September 2020.
  13. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/1287786.cms 'Chitrangada is just taking a break'
  14. News: Chitrangada not in golfing news . 6 September 2009 . . 18 September 2009 . 5 November 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20121105042421/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2009-09-07/off-the-field/28091817_1_chitrangada-singh-short-game-golfing . live.
  15. Web site: Chitrangada is back! . Rediff . 8 December 2010 . 12 October 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201012012730/http://specials.rediff.com/movies/2008/apr/01slid1.htm . live.
  16. http://sify.com/movies/bollywood/fullstory.php?id=14785880 Sorry Bhai is new beginning for me, says Chitrangada Singh
  17. http://www.indianexpress.com/news/me-and-slapstick-humor-not-sure-chitrangda-singh/400485/ Me and slapstick humor? Not sure: Chitrangda Singh
  18. Web site: It's Yeh Saali Zindagi. https://web.archive.org/web/20101021005838/http://www.hindustantimes.com/It-s-Yeh-Saali-Zindagi/Article1-571587.aspx. dead. 21 October 2010. 12 January 2011. Hindustan Times.
  19. Web site: Box Office 2011. Box Office India. 24 February 2011. 22 February 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20110222141805/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=2556&nCat=box_office_report. live.
  20. Web site: Masand: 'Yeh Saali Zindagi' surprises you . https://web.archive.org/web/20110207080947/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/masand-yeh-saali-zindagi-surprises-you/142452-8-66.html. dead. 7 February 2011. IBN Live. 3 February 2011.
  21. Web site: Chitrangada Singh excited about her Desi Boyz . 27 February 2018 . 25 November 2011.
  22. Web site: Adarsh. Taran. Desi Boyz : Movie Review by Taran Adarsh. . https://web.archive.org/web/20100615020037/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/review/14319/index.html. dead. 15 June 2010. 25 November 2011.
  23. Web site: 2011 Worldwide Figures: Twenty Films Cross 50 Crore . Box Office India . 3 July 2013 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120215132739/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=3944&nCat= . 15 February 2012 .
  24. News: Chitrangda turns playback singer . 23 July 2012 . 30 June 2013 . 10 June 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130610025109/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-07-23/news-interviews/32803323_1_playback-singer-first-song-u-certificate . . dead.
  25. Web site: Sudhir Mishra, Chitrangada Singh team up again in Kirchiyaan . First Post . 31 January 2013 . 4 August 2015 . 24 September 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150924155822/http://www.firstpost.com/tag/kirchiyaan . live.
  26. Web site: Arjun & Chitrangda pair up for Sudhir's next on sexual exploitation. https://web.archive.org/web/20140602200902/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/news/type/view/id/1266847/. dead. 2 June 2014. Jogindar Tuteja. Bollywood Hungama. 28 April 2013. 16 February 2011.
  27. Web site: Movie Review: Inkaar. 18 January 2013. 18 February 2013. Filmfare.
  28. Web site: Chitrangada: I wasn't taken seriously as an actor . 26 February 2013 . 1 March 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130301014548/http://www.rediff.com/movies/slide-show/slide-show-1-interview-with-chitrangda-singh-on-i-me-aur-main/20130226.htm . live.
  29. Web site: Big plans for Akshay Kumar's 'Gabbar Is Back' . 11 March 2015 . The Indian Express.
  30. News: Now a film on hockey player Sandeep Singh . The Hindu. 10 November 2014 .
  31. Web site: Chitrangada to produce a biopic on hockey player Sandeep Singh . 12 December 2014 . The Indian Express.
  32. News: Jhunjhunwala . Udita . Film Review: Saheb, Biwi Aur Gangster 3 . 21 December 2022 . . 27 July 2018 . en.
  33. Web site: Chitrangda Singh opposite Saif Ali Khan in Baazaar! . 4 June 2017 . DNA . 2 June 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170602090129/http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-chitrangda-singh-opposite-saif-ali-khan-in-baazaar-2455363 . live .
  34. Web site: Nawazuddin Siddiqui's film Ghoomketu to premiere on ZEE5 on May 22. 2020-05-09. Hindustan Times. en. 2020-05-12.
  35. Web site: Abhishek Bachchan-starrer Bob Biswas wraps shoot. 10 December 2020. 10 December 2020. Outlook India. en. 22 October 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211022050050/https://www.outlookindia.com/newsscroll/amp/abhishek-bachchanstarrer-bob-biswas-wraps-shoot/1990621. live.
  36. News: Kumar . Anuj . 'Bob Biswas' movie review: Misses the target, but just by a whisker . 16 May 2022 . The Hindu . 3 December 2021 . 15 February 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220215185106/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/bob-biswas-movie-review-misses-the-target-but-just-by-a-whisker/article37818704.ece/amp/ . live .
  37. Web site: May 19, 2022 . Modern Love Mumbai: Chitrangda Singh and Arshad Warsi capture bittersweet effects of love, marriage in just one scene . May 21, 2022 . Indian Express . 21 May 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220521123043/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/web-series/modern-love-mumbai-chitrangda-singh-and-arshad-warsi-cutting-chai-7922005/ . live .
  38. Web site: May 14, 2022. Modern Love Mumbai: Amazon Prime series makes you fall in love with the city, all over again. May 21, 2022. Indian Express. 13 May 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220513050927/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/web-series/modern-love-mumbai-review-amazon-prime-series-makes-you-fall-in-love-with-mumbai-7914810/. live.
  39. Web site: Gaslight teaser: Sara Ali Khan, Vikrant Massey and Chitrangda Singh team up for a murder mystery . 6 March 2023 . Hindustan Times . 18 March 2023.
  40. Web site: Gaslight Review: Sara Ali Khan's Earnest Performance Is Uneven - Like The Film . 31 March 2023 . NDTV . 21 July 2023.
  41. Web site: Chitrangda Singh has this to say about her cameo in ‘Khel Khel Mein’ . 17 August 2024 . The Print . 29 August 2024.
  42. Web site: 2 May 2012 . I was there for my hubby then, he’s there for me now: Chitrangda . 15 September 2020 . Hindustan Times . en.
  43. Web site: 26 December 2018 . The Jyoti Randhawa and Chitrangda Singh love story: Wedding to divorce . 15 July 2021 . India Today . en.
  44. Web site: Chitrangda Singh, Jyoti Randhawa granted divorce . 18 April 2014 . 3 October 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20141003141754/http://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/tabloid/chitrangda-singh-jyoti-randhawa-granted-divorce/article1-1209281.aspx . dead.
  45. News: Best Bollywood Debutants Ever . Rediff.com . live . 24 February 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201128234730/https://m.rediff.com/movies/2008/nov/24sd1-best-actresses-ever.htm . 28 November 2020.
  46. News: Times 50 Most Desirable Women 2011 . Times of India . 9 January 2011 . 23 January 2014 . 19 December 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221219033210/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/times-50-most-desirable-women/articleshow/7241772.cms . live.
  47. Web site: Times top 50 Most Desirable Women of 2012 . Times of India . 14 May 2013 . 17 August 2013 . 26 November 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231126033210/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/times-top-50-most-desirable-women-of-2012/articleshow/19767120.cms . live.
  48. Web site: Chitrangda Singh is now Garnier's brand ambassador . Bollywood Hungama . 30 September 2021.
  49. Web site: Dollar Missy ropes in Chitrangada Singh as Brand Ambassador . Economic Times . 19 June 2018 . 21 December 2022.
  50. http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/screen/chitrangada-singh-is-the-face-of-titan-eyepluss-enigma-collection/ "Chitrangada bags another brand"
  51. Web site: Chitrangda Singh cast as leading lady for Bob Biswas starring Abhishek Bachchan. News18. 7 February 2020. 14 February 2020. 8 February 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200208142932/https://www.news18.com/news/movies/chitrangda-singh-cast-as-leading-lady-for-bob-biswas-starring-abhishek-bachchan-2490919.html. live.
  52. Web site: 11 September 2021 . Gaslight: Chitrangda Singh to play parallel lead alongside Vikrant Massey and Sara Ali Khan . The Tribune India.
  53. Web site: 12 August 2024 . 'Desi Boyz Era Is Back!' Netizens laud Akshay Kumar and Chitrangda Singh's reunion in Khel Khel Mein . Firstpost.
  54. News: Housefull 5: Chunky Panday shares stunning pics from France; Dino Morea, Chitrangda Singh and Nargis Fakhri join him. The Times of India. 23 September 2024 . 24 September 2024.
  55. Web site: Chitrangda Singh to debut on TV as a Judge with DID Li'l Masters Season 4 . 13 February 2018 . Bollywood Hungama.
  56. Web site: Modern Love Mumbai trailer: From millennial love to same-sex love, a show on different shades of love . 28 April 2022 . The Indian Express.
  57. News: Chitrangda Singh returns to OTT with Neeraj Pandey's Khakee: The Bengal Chapter. Hindustan Times. 6 August 2024 . 15 September 2024.
  58. Web site: Chakrabarty . Madhushree . 8 December 2020 . Winners of the Hitlist Web Awards 2019-2020 were announced . 25 August 2021 . Media Infoline . en-US.

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