| Chitrangada Singh | |
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Singh at Audio release of Yeh Saali Zindagi
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| Born | Chitrangada Singh 28 March 1976 Jodhpur (Rajasthan), India |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Spouse(s) | Jyoti Singh Randhawa (2001 – present) |
Chitrangada (born 28 March 1976) is an Indian film actress. She is best known for starring in Hazaaron Khwaishen Aisi (2005) and for her first mainstream commercial film, Desi Boyz (2011). She was married to Indian golfer Jyoti Randhawa.
Early life
Chitrangada Singh was born in Jodhpur, Rajasthan. Her brother is golfer Digvijay Singh. As a girl, she was known for looking like the late actress Smita Patil. "You have outdone Smita Patil", said Shekhar Kapur, when he saw Chitrangada Singh's performance in her debut movie Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi (2003). She received training in Kathak (a classical dance) and enjoyed acting.
Career
She began her career in Delhi as a model before making the transition to the silver screen. After completing her education, she entered modeling, where her ad credits include ICICI bank and Alukkas Jewellery, and gradually shifting to music videos, she performed inGulzar's "Sunset Point." It was in a music video of singer Abhijeet Bhattacharya, that she was spotted by Sudhir Mishra’s production manager. Subsequently, she made her much acclaimed debut withSudhir Mishra's film Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi in 2003. The role got her wide acclaim: aWashington Post review noted her for giving "her character a deep sense of dignity and decency." After that Chitrangada acted in the 2005 film Kal: Yesterday and Tomorrow. Chitrangada made her debut as an item girl in Shirish Kunder's Joker. Also she is to lend her voice to a score in the movie.
She took a break from acting from 2005 to 2008. In 2008, she made her comeback with the leading role opposite Sanjay Suri in the director Onir's romantic-comedy, Sorry Bhai!. Its release over the weekend of the Mumbai terror attacks proved disastrous at the box office.
In Sudhir Mishra's movie Yeh Saali Zindagi (2011), Chitrangada played the role of an aspiring singer from Delhi who goes to Mumbai to get fame and money. She then starred in Rohit Dhawan's Desi Boyz, where she played the role of an economics teacher oppositeAkshay Kumar. Desi Boyz also starred John Abraham and Deepika Padukone. Chitrangada is brand ambassador for Airtel, Parachute,Puma, Borges Olive Oil, Garnier, Aliva Crackers, Taj Mahal Tea and Joyalukkas Jewellers. She unveiled Tanishq's new collection at Tote in Mumbai on Wednesday 13 Oct 2010 afternoon.
Her latest movie is I, Me Aur Main, which is a directorial debut by Kapil Sharma starring John Abraham and Prachi Desai.
Personal life
Chitrangada Singh is married to golfer Jyoti Randhawa. They have a son named Zorawar.
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi | Geeta Rao | |
| 2005 | Kal: Yesterday and Tomorrow | Bhavana Dayal | |
| 2008 | Sorry Bhai! | Aaliyah | |
| 2010 | Basra | Antara Mitra/Anna Pereira | |
| 2011 | Yeh Saali Zindagi | Priti | |
| 2011 | Desi Boyz | Tanya Sharma | |
| 2012 | Joker | Herself | Special appearance in song "Kaafirana" |
| 2013 | Inkaar | Maya Luthra | |
| 2013 | I, Me Aur Main | Anushka Lal |
Awards
- Won: Bollywood Movie Award - Best Female Debut (2006)
- Nominated: Screen Award for Most Promising Newcomer – Female (2006)
- Nominated: Zee Cine Award for Most Promising Debut – Female (2005)
- Nominated: Apsara Award for Best Actress (2005)
- Won: Young Women Achiever Award by FICCI (2009)
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