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{{Short description|Indian model, actress and entrepreneur}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=October 2022}}
{{Use Indian English|date=February 2020}}
{{Infobox pageant titleholder
| name = Chum Darang
| image = Chum Darang clicked at the screening of Badhaai Do (cropped).jpg
| caption = Darang in 2022
| birth_place = [[Pasighat]], [[Arunachal Pradesh]]
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1991|10|16|df=y}}
| title = {{ubl|[[Miss Himalaya Pageant|Miss Himalaya 2015]]|[[Miss Earth India 2016]]}}
| competitions = {{ubl|[[Miss Himalaya Pageant]]|[[Miss Earth India]]}}
| occupation = {{hlist|Model|actress|entrepreneur|social activist}}
| years_active = 2020–present
}}

'''Chum Darang''' is an Indian model, actress, social activist, entrepreneur and beauty pageants title holder who works in hindi cinema and television. She was crowned Miss [[AAPSU]] in 2010, and later represented India at [[Miss Earth India 2016]] and Miss Asia World 2017. She participated in [[Bigg Boss (Hindi TV series) season 18|Bigg Boss 18]] in 2024<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-01-10 |title=Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister roots for Chum Darang ahead of Bigg Boss 18 finale |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/television/reality-tv/story/arunachal-pradesh-chief-minister-pema-khandu-roots-for-chum-darang-bigg-boss-18-finale-2662750-2025-01-10 |access-date=2025-04-13 |website=India Today |language=en}}</ref> and finished as [[Runner-up|4th Runner-up]] of the show.

== Early life ==
Darang was born on 16 October 1991 in [[Pasighat]], [[Arunachal Pradesh]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-10-18 |title=Bigg Boss 18: Chum Darang's family celebrates her birthday; asks her to 'stay strong'; watch heartwarming video |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/bigg-boss-18-chum-darangs-family-celebrates-her-birthday-asks-her-to-stay-strong-watch-heartwarming-video/articleshow/114290797.cms |access-date=2025-04-13 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> She grew up in a close-knit family alongside her parents and three siblings, two younger brothers and one elder sister.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Khan |first=Hasid |title=Bigg Boss 18: Chum Darang Net Worth, Age, Family, Career, Biography and Wiki |url=https://www.pratidintime.com/biography/chum-darang-net-worth-age-family-career-biography-and-wiki |access-date=2025-04-13 |website=www.pratidintime.com |language=en}}</ref> They follow [[Donyi-Polo]].<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5m1xbn1IlGI |title=Chum Darang: What Most Indians Don't Understand About Northeast {{!}} Bharti TV Clips |date=2025-02-28 |last=BhartiTVPodcast Clips |access-date=2025-04-13 |via=YouTube}}</ref>

She attended D' Ering Memorial Higher Secondary School in [[Pasighat]], [[Arunachal Pradesh]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-11-28 |title=Bigg Boss 18: From Vivian Dsena To Karan Veer Mehra, Check Out The Educational Qualifications Of The Contestants |url=https://www.koimoi.com/bigg-boss/bigg-boss-18-from-vivian-dsena-to-karan-veer-mehra-check-out-the-educational-qualifications-of-the-contestants/ |access-date=2025-04-14 |website=Koimoi |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Singh |first=Shweta |title=Bigg Boss 18: From Vivian Dsena to Karan Veer Mehra; Know educational qualifications of contestants |url=https://www.dnaindia.com/television/report-bigg-boss-18-from-vivian-dsena-to-karan-veer-mehra-know-educational-qualifications-of-contestants-3120093 |access-date=2025-04-14 |website=DNA India |language=en}}</ref>

==Pageantry==
Darang's interest in beauty pageants began in 2007 when she was 16. A major turning point in her journey was winning Miss [[All Arunachal Pradesh Students' Union|AAPSU]] in 2010.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://thenortheasttoday.com/meet-chum-darang-from-arunachal-miss-earth-india-2016-finalist/ |title=Meet Chum Darang from Arunachal, "Miss Earth India 2016" Finalist |publisher=North East Today |access-date=8 July 2017 |archive-date=25 May 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170525211831/http://thenortheasttoday.com/meet-chum-darang-from-arunachal-miss-earth-india-2016-finalist/ |url-status=dead}}</ref> She later participated in various national and international beauty contests. She was a finalist in Miss North East Diva 2014.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.arunachalnews.com/chum-darang-qualifies-for-2014-vivel-north-east-diva-beauty-pageant-final/ |title=Chum Darang qualifies for 2014 Vivel North East DIVA Beauty Pageant final |publisher=Arunachal News |date=14 January 2014}}</ref>

=== Miss Himalaya 2015 ===
[[File:Chum Darang snapped at the Lakme Fashion Week 2025.jpg|thumb|Darang snapped at the [[Lakmé Fashion Week|Lakme Fashion Week]] 2025]]
She was the second runner-up at [[Miss Himalaya]] pageant in 2015.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.misshimalaya.com/event/2015/10/tanshuman-gurung-wins-miss-himalaya-pageant-crown/ |title=Tanshuman Gurung wins Miss Himalaya Pageant crown |publisher=Misshimalaya.com |date=5 October 2015}}</ref>

===Miss Earth India 2016===
Darang participated in the [[Miss Earth India 2016]] contest, which selects representatives for [[Miss Earth]]. She won the title of Miss Earth India Water 2016.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.northeasttoday.in/chum-darang-wins-miss-earth-india-water-crown/ |title=Chum Darang Wins Miss Earth India Water Crown |work=Northeast Today |publisher=North East Today |date=7 October 2016}}</ref>

===Miss Asia Pacific World 2017===
She represented India in the [[Miss Asia Pacific World|Miss Asia Pacific World 2017]] beauty pageant, competing with contestants from 24 countries. She was placed fifth and won the Miss Internet subtitle.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.arunachaltimes.in/arunachal-beauty-chum-darang-5th-runners-up-at-miss-asia-world/ |title=Arunachal beauty Chum Darang fifth runners up at Miss Asia World |work=Arunachal Times |date=22 May 2017 |access-date=8 July 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170626090805/http://www.arunachaltimes.in/arunachal-beauty-chum-darang-5th-runners-up-at-miss-asia-world/ |archive-date=26 June 2017 |url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=One Stop Solution for Career and Livelihod |url=https://www.advancingnortheast.in/beti_bachao/chum-darang/ |access-date=2025-04-13}}</ref>

===Miss Tiara India International 2017===
Darang holds the crown of Miss Tiara India International 2017. She also won two subtitles, "Miss Sports Gear" and "Miss Best National Costume".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.arunachaltimes.in/chum-darang-crowned-miss-tiara-india-international-2017/ |title=Chum Darang crowned Miss Tiara India International-2017 |work=Arunachal Times |date=13 January 2017 |access-date=8 July 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170615171238/http://www.arunachaltimes.in/chum-darang-crowned-miss-tiara-india-international-2017/ |archive-date=15 June 2017 |url-status=dead}}</ref>

== Career ==
[[File:Chum Darang at the grand finale of Bigg Boss 18.jpg|thumb|Darang at the grand finale of [[Bigg Boss (Hindi TV series) season 18|Bigg Boss 18]]]]
In 2020, Darang made her acting debut with [[Amazon Prime Video]]'s ''[[Paatal Lok]]'', directed by [[Avinash Arun]] and [[Prosit Roy]].

In 2022, she made her [[Bollywood]] film debut with ''[[Badhaai Do]]'', where she played a pivotal role alongside [[Bhumi Pednekar]] and [[Rajkummar Rao]]. Her portrayal of a [[Same-sex relationship|same-sex partner]] in the film was highly praised for its sensitivity and authenticity, earning her recognition as an emerging talent in the Indian film industry. The same year, she also appeared in [[Sanjay Leela Bhansali]]'s ''[[Gangubai Kathiawadi]]'', where she played the role of a [[Prostitution|prostitute]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=2022-02-08 |title=Chum Darang: My character in Badhaai Do is a fun girl, I had no inhibitions playing her |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/chum-darang-my-character-in-badhaai-do-is-a-fun-girl-i-had-no-inhibitions-playing-her/articleshow/89412117.cms |access-date=2024-10-16 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-10-12 |title=Chum Darang entered Bigg Boss 18 to promote North-East India culture |url=https://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/television-news/article/chum-darang-bigg-boss-18-coontestant-promote-north-east-india-culture-23410005 |access-date=2024-10-16 |website=Mid-day |language=en}}</ref>

She also participated in the eighteenth season of ''[[Bigg Boss (Hindi TV series) season 18|Bigg Boss]]'' and emerged as 4th runner up.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Bigg Boss 18 Finale: Chum Darang evicted, Rajat, Avinash, Karan Veer and Vivian enter top 4 |url=https://www.aninews.in/news/entertainment/bollywood/bigg-boss-18-finale-chum-darang-evicted-rajat-avinash-karan-veer-and-vivian-enter-top-420250119234026/ |access-date=2025-04-13 |website=ANI News |language=en}}</ref>

== Filmography ==
=== Films ===
{| class="wikitable sortable" "style=text-align center;"
|-
!Year
! Scope=col|Title
! Scope=col | Role
! Notes
! Ref.
|-
| rowspan="2" |2022
|''[[Badhaai Do]]''
|Rimjhim Jongkey
|
|<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-10-06 |title=Bhumi Pednekar's Badhaai Do co-star Chum Darang to be a part of Bigg Boss 18? Here's what we know |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/bhumi-pednekars-badhaai-do-co-star-chum-darang-to-be-a-part-of-bigg-boss-18-heres-what-we-know/articleshow/113877116.cms |access-date=2024-10-17 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>
|-
|''[[Gangubai Kathiawadi]]''
|Chum
|
|<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-10-08 |title=Bigg Boss 18 contestant Chum Darang says she respects Gangubai Kathiawadi co-star Alia Bhatt as an actor: 'She is very hardworking' |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/bigg-boss-18-contestant-chum-darang-says-she-respects-gangubai-kathiawadi-co-star-alia-bhatt-as-an-actor-9609634/lite/ |access-date=2024-10-17 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref>
|}

=== Television ===
{| class="wikitable sortable" "style=text-align center;"
|-
! Year
! Scope=col|Title
! Scope=col | Role
! Notes
! Ref.
|-
|2020
|''[[Paatal Lok]]''
|Infomercial girl
|
|<ref>{{Cite web |last=Azeem |first=Eba Fatima |title=Bigg Boss 18 Contestant Chum Darang: 5 Lesser-known Facts About The Arunachal Pradesh Girl |url=https://news24online.com/entertainment/bigg-boss-18-contestant-chum-darang-5-lesser-known-facts-about-the-arunachal-pradesh-girl/352905/ |access-date=2024-10-17 |website=News24 |language=en}}</ref>
|-
|2024–2025
|''[[Bigg Boss (Hindi TV series) season 18|Bigg Boss 18]]''
|Contestant
|4th runner-up
|<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-10-10 |title=Exclusive: Bigg Boss 18's Chum Darang: I won't tolerate disrespect of any kind, this is one thing that can trigger me |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/exclusive-bigg-boss-18s-chum-darang-i-wont-tolerate-disrespect-of-any-kind-this-is-one-thing-that-can-trigger-me/articleshow/114128040.cms |access-date=2024-11-09 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>
|-
|2025
|''[[Khauf]]''
|Svetlana
|
|<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-08 |title=Prime Video announces Chum Darang-starrer horror series Khauf |url=https://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/web-series/article/chum-darang-rajat-kapoor-horror-series-khauf-released-april-18-prime-video-23515399 |access-date=2025-04-14 |website=Mid-day |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Web |first=Statesman |date=2025-04-16 |title=Chum Darang talks 'Khauf': "I had to scream my lungs out... It gave me migraines" |url=https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/chum-darang-talks-khauf-i-had-to-scream-my-lungs-out-it-gave-me-migraines-1503420883.html |access-date=2025-04-16 |website=The Statesman |language=en}}</ref>
|}

==References==
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==External links==
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[[Category:1991 births]]
[[Category:Living people]]
[[Category:Indian beauty pageant winners]]
[[Category:Indian female models]]
[[Category:Indian film actresses]]
[[Category:Miss Earth India delegates]]
[[Category:People from East Siang district]]
[[Category:Female models from Arunachal Pradesh]]
[[Category:Actresses in Hindi cinema]]
[[Category:21st-century Indian actresses]]

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