Chitrangada Singh
Chitrangada Singh Chahal is a Bollywood actress, most known for starring in Sudhir Mishra's film Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi. She was born at Meerut in western Uttar Pradesh, on March 28, 1976[1]; in a Jat family.
Early life
Chitrangada Singh was born in Meerut, in a Jat family, to an officer with the Indian Army. She was named after Chitrāngadā, a character in the Mahabharata, by her mother. As a girl, she was known for looking like the late actress, Smita Patil. When she was a Class IX student, she was approached by a filmmaker to play the young Smita Patil, in a documentary on the actor. Her love for acting bloomed early during her formative years, and she also received training in Kathak (a classical dance).
Chitrangada began her career in Delhi as a model before making the transition to the silver screen. Subsequently, she made her much acclaimed debut with Sudhir Mishra's film “Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi” in 2003. After that she acted in the movie, "Kal: Yesterday and Tomorrow" (2005); and in 2008, she made her comeback with the leading role opposite Sanjay Suri, in director Onir's romantic-comedy, "Sorry Bhai!"
A Washington Post movies' review noted her for giving "her character a deep sense of dignity and decency".[2]
Family
- Chitrangada Singh is married to Jyoti Randhawa, a reputed Indian golfer. She has a son, named Zorawar.
- Digvijay Singh Chahal Golfer is her brother.
Filmography
Actress
| Year | Title | Role | Other Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi | Geeta Rao | |
| 2005 | Kal: Yesterday and Tomorrow | Bhavna Dayal | |
| 2008 | Sorry Bhai! | Aaliyah | |
| 2011 | Yeh Saali Zindagi | Priti | |
| Desi Boyz | Tanya Mehra | ||
| 2012 | I, Me aur Main | Anushka Lal | post-production |
| Joker | post-production | ||
| Inkaar | filming |
Soundtrack
| Year | Movie | Performed | Other Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Yeh Saali Zindagi | Performer: "Yeh Saali Zindagi - Bonus Song" |
Awards
- In April 2009, she was awarded the ‘Young Women Achiever Award - 2009' by The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI).[5]
- In 2006, she won the ‘Bollywood Movie Award - Best Female Debut - 2006'.
References
- ↑ Chitrangada Singh - Biography - IMDb
- ↑ 'A Thousand Dreams': Impassioned in India - The Washington Post > Arts & Living > Movies > Reviews | By John Pancake, Washington Post, Staff Writer - Thursday, April 21, 2005; Page C09
- ↑ Chitrangada Singh - IMDb
- ↑ Chitrangada Singh - IMDb
- ↑ Sify / Movies / Bollywood / Chitrangada Singh gets FICCI achievement award
External links
- Chitrangada Singh - Biography - IMDb
- Sify / Movies / Bollywood / Chitrangada Singh gets FICCI achievement award
- Sify / Movies / National / Chitrangada Singh to promote fitness now
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