Chitrangada Singh
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 Chitrangda Singh at the audio release of Yeh Saali Zindagi (2011). |
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| Born | Chitrangada Singh Randhawa 28 March 1976 India |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | hju,hm,uhm, |
| Spouse | Jyoti Singh Randhawa (2001 – present) |
Chitrangada Singh Randhawa (born 28 March 1976) is an Indian film actress.[1] She is best known for starring in the 2005 film, Hazaaron Khwaishen Aisi.[2] She is married to Indian golfer Jyoti Randhawa.[3]
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[edit] Early life
Her brother is golfer Digvijay Singh. She, Digvijay and Tina are the children of an Army officer.[citation needed] As a girl, she was known for looking like the late actress Smita Patil.[4] "You have outdone Smita Patil," said Shekhar Kapur, when he saw Chitrangda Singh's performance in her debut movie Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi (2003). And he is not the only one. She received training in Kathak (a classical dance) and enjoyed acting.[5][6][7]
[edit] Career
She began her career in Delhi as a model before making the transition to the silver screen. She also performed as lead model in the video of Hit music album by Altaf Raja "Tum To Thehre Pardesi". 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 lyricist Gulzar's "Sunset Point."[8]
It was in a music video of singer Abhijeet Bhattacharya, that was she was spotted by Sudhir Mishra’s production manager.[6] Subsequently, she made her much acclaimed debut with Sudhir Mishra's film Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi in 2003.[9] The role got her wide acclaim: a Washington Post review noted her for giving "her character a deep sense of dignity and decency."[10] After that Chitrangada acted in the 2005 film Kal: Yesterday and Tomorrow.
She took a break from acting from 2005 to 2008.[11][12] In 2008, she made her comeback with the leading role opposite Sanjay Suri in the director Onir's romantic-comedy, Sorry Bhai!.[4] Its release over the weekend of the Mumbai terror attacks proved disastrous at the box office.[13][14]
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 opposite Akshay 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.
[edit] Personal life
Chitrangada Singh married golfer Jyoti Randhawa in 2001, and they have a son Zorawar. While giving an interview she said "I am from Meerut. My father was in the army. I’m very patriotic."[15]
[edit] Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2003/2005 | 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 | Special appearance in the song "Kaafirana" | |
| 2012 | I Me Aur Mein | Filming [16][17] |
[edit] 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)[18]
[edit] References
- ^ "Make life simple: Chitrangada Singh". Times of India. 10 September 2009. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/God-in-Gucci/Make-life-Simple-Chitrangada-Singh/articleshow/4683131.cms. Retrieved 2010-12-08.
- ^ "Chitrangada Singh Mini Biography". Perfectpeople.net. http://www.perfectpeople.net/biography/4807/chitrangada-singh.htm. Retrieved 2010-12-08.
- ^ "'A sportsman must be glamorous'". Times of India. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi-times/A-sportsman-must-be-glamorous/articleshow/154502.cms. Retrieved 2011-01-27.
- ^ a b "Chitrangada is back!". Rediff. http://specials.rediff.com/movies/2008/apr/01slid1.htm. Retrieved 2010-12-08.
- ^ I tried to react, not act: Chitrangada Singh Interview by Subhash K. Jha, Friday, 13 May 2005.
- ^ a b GOLF and the Comrade: Why Chitrangada Singh feels like someone else, Indian Express, 10 April 2005.
- ^ university-was-strict-Chitrangada-Singh/Article1-428259.aspx "Lady Irwin was strict: Chitrangada Singh". The Hindustan Times. 3 July 2009. http://www.hindustantimes.com/APS university-was-strict-Chitrangada-Singh/Article1-428259.aspx. Retrieved 2011-06-15.
- ^ "The next Smita Patil". The Telegraph (Calcutta). 14 Apr 2005. http://www.telegraphindia.com/1050414/asp/calcutta/story_4604339.asp. Retrieved 30 Jan 2012.
- ^ The Comeback Girl Indian Express, 11 November 2008.
- ^ 'A Thousand Dreams': Impassioned in India by John Pancake, Washington Post. 21 April 2005.
- ^ 'Chitrangada is just taking a break' Ashok Chatterjee, TNN, The Times of India, 8 November 2005.
- ^ "Chitrangada not in golfing news". The Times of India. 6 September 2009. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/off-the-field/Chitrangada-not-in-golfing-news/articleshow/4980018.cms. Retrieved 2009-09-18.
- ^ Sorry Bhai is new beginning for me, says Chitrangada Singh IANS, Sify.com, Wednesday, 29 October 2008.
- ^ Me and slapstick humor? Not sure: Chitrangda Singh Indian Express, 19 December 2008.
- ^ Chitrangada Singh Interview
- ^ "Chitrangda Singh to share screen with Arjun Rampal". The Times Of India. 20 November 2011. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-interviews/Chitrangda-Singh-to-share-screen-with-Arjun-Rampal/articleshow/10792149.cms.
- ^ "john to romance 5 actresses in i,me aur mein". http://www.ravigadu.com/john-to-romance-5-actresses-in-ime-aur-mein.html.
- ^ Chitrangada Singh gets FICCI achievement award IANS, Sify.com, 21 April 2009.
[edit] External links
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