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| Born | Chitrangada Singh 28 March 1976 Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2003–present |
| Spouse(s) | Jyoti Singh Randhawa (m.2001–2014; divorced - 1 child) |
Chitrangada (born 28 March 1976) is an Indian film actress. She is known for starring in Hazaaron Khwaishen Aisi (2005) and for her first mainstream commercial film, Desi Boyz (2011).
Early life
Chitrangada Singh was born in a Hindu Jatt family and brought up in Meerut in Western Uttar Pradesh. 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.
Family life
Chitrangada Singh was married to golfer Jyoti Singh Randhawa
and has a son named Zorawar Randhawa. While Jyoti has been ranked among
the world's top 100 golfers and has 10 professional Tour wins,
Chitrangada Singh has done some moderately successful films like Yeh Saali Zindagi, Desi Boyz, Inkaar, I, Me Aur Main. Chitrangada and her husband separated in 2013 and then formally got divorced in April 2014.The couple has a son named Zorawar; his custody has been granted to Chitrangada.
Career
She began her career in Delhi
as a model before making the transition to the silver screen. After
completing her education from Lady Irwin College,New Delhi in Home
Science she entered modeling, where her ad credits include ICICI bank
and Alukkas Jewellery, and gradually shifting to music videos, she
performed in Gulzar'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 with Sudhir Mishra's film Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi in 2003. The role got her wide acclaim: a Washington 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 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. 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.
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi | Geeta Rao | Nominated—Zee Cine Award for Best Female Debut Nominated—Apsara Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role |
| 2005 | Kal: Yesterday and Tomorrow | Bhavna Dayal | |
| 2008 | Sorry Bhai! | Aaliyah | |
| 2011 | Yeh Saali Zindagi | Priti | |
| 2011 | Desi Boyz | Tanya Sharma | |
| 2012 | Joker | Herself | Special appearance in song Kafirana |
| 2013 | Inkaar | Maya Luthra | Nominated—Screen Award for Best Actress |
| 2013 | Kirchiyaan | Ritu | Short film |
| 2013 | I, Me Aur Main | Anushka Lal | |
| 2014 | Anjaan | Herself | Special appearance (Tamil film) |
| 2014 | Gabbar | Herself | Filming (Special appearance) |
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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