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Chitrangda Singh
Chitrangda Singh
Singh in 2025
Born
1975-8-30 (age 51)
Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India


Occupation
Actress
Years active
2005–present



Chitrangda Singh (born 30 August 1975) is an Indian actress who works primarily in Hindi films.[1] She made her acting debut with the crime drama Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi (2005), which earned her the Bollywood Movie Award for Best Female Debut.

Singh is known for her appearance in the crime thriller Yeh Saali Zindagi (2011), the romantic comedies Desi Boyz (2011) and I, Me Aur Main (2013), the financial thriller Baazaar (2018), the crime thriller Bob Biswas (2021) and the mystery thriller Gaslight (2023).She turned producer with the sports drama Soorma (2018). Singh has since appeared in the series Modern Love Mumbai (2022) and Khakee: The Bengal Chapter (2025).[2] From 2001 to 2014, Singh was married to golfer Jyoti Randhawa with whom she has a son.

Early life and family

Singh was born on 30 August 1975[3] in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh,[4] growing up there as well as in Kota, Rajasthan, and also Bareilly and Sophia Girls' School, Meerut in Uttar Pradesh, the latter city being the last where her father, Col. Niranjan Singh, an ex-Indian Army officer with a transferable job, was posted.[5] Her brother Digvijay Singh Chahal is a golfer. After her schooling in Meerut at Sophia Girls' School, she completed her graduation in Home Science (food and nutrition) from Lady Irwin College, New Delhi.[6]

Career

Breakthrough and struggles (2005-2010)

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Singh in 2008 promoting her film Sorry Bhai!

Singh began her career as a model before making the transition to the silver screen. After completing her graduation, she began modelling.[7] She later drew attention after performing in the music video Sunset Point by Gulzar, followed by a music video with Abhijeet Bhattacharya.[8]

Singh made her film debut with Sudhir Mishra's Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi in 2005.[9] The film received critical acclaim and was a box office average. Singh played Geeta, a college student and social worker opposite Kay Kay Menon.[10] Sukanya Verma stated, "Chitrangada is definitely someone to watch out for. She is a complete natural who zaps the camera with a passionate performance."[11] John Pancake of The Washington Post noted her for giving "her character a deep sense of dignity and decency."[12] Her next release, Kal: Yesterday and Tomorrow was a critical and commercial failure.[13]

Following a three year hiatus,[14][15] Singh returned to films opposite Sanjay Suri in Onir's Sorry Bhai!.[16] Its release over the weekend of the Mumbai terror attacks and was a failure at the box office.[17] This failure led to another two years break from acting.[18]

Commercial films and fluctuations (2011–2020)

Singh started 2011 with Sudhir Mishra's Yeh Saali Zindagi, where she played a club singer Priti opposite Irrfan Khan.[19] Despite positive reviews, it emerged an average grosser.[20] Rajeev Masand noted, "Chitrangada uses her smouldering looks to create a mysterious character whose motivations and actions are unclear."[21] Singh then played Tanya, an economics professor opposite Akshay Kumar in Rohit Dhawan's Desi Boyz.[22] Taran Adarsh stated, "Chitrangada looks stunning and acts well, but her character isn't convincing."[23] The film emerged a moderate success.[24] In 2012, she performed a dance number in Shirish Kunder's Joker.[25]

Singh had three releases in 2013. She first appeared as a prostitute in the short film Kirchiyaan.[26] She then played an ambitious Maya opposite Arjun Rampal in Sudhir Mishra's Inkaar, which was box office average despite positive reviews.[27] Rachit Gupta of Filmfare praised her performance and chemistry with Rampal.[28] Singh later played Anushka a career women, in Kapil Sharma's I, Me Aur Main opposite John Abraham, which was a box office failure.[29] This was followed by a dance number in Anjaan (2014) and Gabbar Is Back (2015) and a special appearance in Munna Michael (2018).[30]

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Singh on her television show in 2018

Singh turned a producer in 2018, with the biographical sports drama film Soorma, which was released under her banner C.S. Films and received positive response.[31][32] She then played a mistress Suhani in Tigmanshu Dhulia's Saheb, Biwi Aur Gangster 3 opposite Sanjay Dutt, which flopped at the box office.[33] In her last film of the year, Singh played Mandira, a businessman's wife opposite Saif Ali Khan in Gauravv K. Chawla's Baazaar.[34] That year, she also ventured into television as a judge with DID Li'l Masters 4. With no release in 2019, she had a cameo appearance in Ghoomketu in 2020.[35]

Career expansion and success (2021-present)

In 2021, Singh played Mary, an assassin's wife opposite Abhishek Bachchan in Diya Annapurna Ghosh's Bob Biswas.[36] Anuj Kumar of The Hindu published, "Chitrangada gets a solid part as the ravishing wife of Bob. Though she doesn’t always succeed in shedding the uber-chic baggage, but her Mary shines among the wimpy men around her."[37] In 2022, Singh expanded to OTT with the anthology series Modern Love Mumbai, playing Latika, an aspiring novelist opposite Arshad Warsi.[38][39]

In 2023, Singh played Rukmani, a royal queen alongside Vikrant Massey in Gaslight.[40] Saibal Chatterjee stated, "Chitrangada plays a woman whose allure lies in her ability to mask her desires and secrets behind a benign facade. She pulls it off for the most part."[41] Following this, Singh appeared as Kadambari, in a cameo appearance in Khel Khel Mein.[42]

In her first release of 2025, Singh played the leader of opposition in the series Khakee: The Bengal Chapter.[43] Sugandha Rawal of Hindustan Times took note of her "commanding performance",[44] while several reviews criticised her faltered character.[45] She then played a businesswoman opposite Jackie Shroff in Housefull 5. The film was released in two versions, titled Housefull 5A and Housefull 5B, each featuring a different climax and murderer.[46][47] Devesh Sharma stated that she adds to the "glamour quotient", but has nothing to do in the film.[48] In late 2025, Singh appeared opposite Salman Khan in the Hindi-language war drama film Battle of Galwan, directed by Apoorva Lakhia. The film is produced by Salman Khan Films and is scheduled for theatrical release in April 2026.[49][50]

Personal life

After a five-year-long courtship, Singh married golfer Jyoti Randhawa in 2001. They have a son Zorawar, born in 2008.[51][52] The couple got separated in 2013 and were formally divorced in April 2015. The custody of their son was granted to Singh.[53]

Media image

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Singh in 2018

For her performance in Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi, Singh was placed in Rediff.comTemplate:'s "Best Bollywood Debut Ever" list.[54] In Rediff.comTemplate:'s "Best Bollywood Actresses", she was placed 10th in 2005.[55] In the Times Most Desirable Women list, Singh was placed 11th in 2011 and 4th in 2012.[56][57] Singh is a celebrity endorser for several brands such as Airtel, Parachute, Puma, Garnier,[58] Tanishq, Titan Eye Plus, Dollar Missy,[59] and Joyalukkas.[60]

Filmography

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Films

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2005 Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi Geeta Rao
Kal: Yesterday and Tomorrow Bhavana Dayal
2008 Sorry Bhai! Aaliyah
2011 Yeh Saali Zindagi Priti Shirodkar
Desi Boyz Tanya Sharma
2012 Joker Herself Special appearance in song "Kafirana"
2013 Kirchiyaan Ritu Short film
Inkaar Maya Luthra
I, Me Aur Main Anushka Lal
2014 Anjaan Herself Tamil film; special appearance in song "Sirippu En"
2015 Gabbar Is Back Herself Special appearance in song "Aao Raja"
2017 Munna Michael Judge of Dancing Star Cameo appearance
2018 Soorma Template:N/A Producer
Saheb, Biwi Aur Gangster 3 Suhani
Baazaar Mandira Kothari
2020 Ghoomketu Herself Cameo appearance
2021 Bob Biswas Mary Biswas [61]
2023 Gaslight Rukmani Singh Gaikwad [62]
2024 Khel Khel Mein Kadambari Kapoor Cameo appearance [63]
2025 Housefull 5 Maya [64]
Parikrama Rupa Indo–Italian film [65]
Raat Akeli Hai: The Bansal Murders Meera Bansal Netflix film [66]
2026 Template:Pending film Template:TableTBA Filming [67]

Television

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2018 DID Li'l Masters 4 Judge [68]
2022 Modern Love Mumbai Latika Episode: "Cutting Chai" [69]
2025 Khakee: The Bengal Chapter Nibedita Basak [70]

Awards and nominations

Year Film Award Category Result Ref.
2006 Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi Bollywood Movie Awards Best Female Debut Template:Won [71]
Zee Cine Awards Best Female Debut Template:Nom [72]
Screen Awards Best Female Debut Template:Nom [73]
Producers Guild Film Awards Best Actress in a Leading Role Template:Nom [74]
2009 Sorry Bhai! Stardust Awards Superstar of Tomorrow – Female Template:Nom [75]
2014 Inkaar Screen Awards Best Actress Template:Nom [76]
2022 Bob Biswas Hit List OTT Awards Best Supporting Actor - Female Template:Nom [77]
2025 Khakee: The Bengal Chapter Bollywood Hungama Style Icons Most Stylish Trendsetter of the Year Template:Won [78]

References

  1. ↑ Personal Agenda: Chitrangda Singh. Hindustan Times(16 March 2012). Retrieved 18 March 2012.
  2. ↑ Template:Cite magazine
  3. ↑ Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named 30 August 1975
  4. ↑ "Why did Chitrangda Singh get nostalgic on the sets of Sahib Biwi Aur Gangster 3?" Template:Webarchive (14 November 2017), Mid-Day. Retrieved 5 March 2019.
  5. ↑ "'Chitrangda likes black. She thinks she looks thin in it'" Template:Webarchive (6 March 2013), Rediff. Retrieved 5 March 2019.
  6. ↑ Lady Irwin was strict: Chitrangda Singh. Hindustan Times(3 July 2009). Retrieved 4 August 2015.
  7. ↑ Chitrangda Singh reveals she lost modelling assignments because of dusky complexion. Hindustan Times(19 November 2020). Retrieved 30 August 2021.
  8. ↑ The next Smita Patil. The Telegraph (Calcutta)(14 April 2005). Retrieved 30 January 2012.
  9. ↑ The Comeback Girl Template:Webarchive Indian Express, 11 November 2008.
  10. ↑ Bollywood loves politics. India Today. Retrieved 13 June 2016.
  11. ↑ Hazaaron Khwaishein is overwhelming!, Verma, Sukanya(15 April 2005). Retrieved 14 June 2016.
  12. ↑ 'A Thousand Dreams': Impassioned in India Template:Webarchive by John Pancake, The Washington Post. 21 April 2005
  13. ↑ Dawn of a new Kal?. Hindustan Times(26 July 2005). Retrieved 14 September 2020.
  14. ↑ 'Chitrangada is just taking a break' Template:Webarchive Ashok Chatterjee, TNN, The Times of India, 8 November 2005.
  15. ↑ Chitrangada not in golfing news. The Times of India(6 September 2009). Retrieved 18 September 2009.
  16. ↑ Chitrangada is back!. Retrieved 8 December 2010.
  17. ↑ Sorry Bhai is new beginning for me, says Chitrangada Singh Template:Webarchive IANS, Sify.com, Wednesday, 29 October 2008.
  18. ↑ Me and slapstick humor? Not sure: Chitrangda Singh Template:Webarchive Indian Express, 19 December 2008.
  19. ↑ It's Yeh Saali Zindagi. Hindustan Times. Retrieved 12 January 2011.
  20. ↑ Box Office 2011. Box Office India. Retrieved 24 February 2011.
  21. ↑ Masand: 'Yeh Saali Zindagi' surprises you. IBN Live(3 February 2011).
  22. ↑ Chitrangada Singh excited about her Desi Boyz(25 November 2011). Retrieved 27 February 2018.
  23. ↑ Desi Boyz : Movie Review by Taran Adarsh, Adarsh, Taran. Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 25 November 2011.
  24. ↑ 2011 Worldwide Figures: Twenty Films Cross 50 Crore. Box Office India. Retrieved 3 July 2013.
  25. ↑ Chitrangda turns playback singer. The Times of India(23 July 2012). Retrieved 30 June 2013.
  26. ↑ Sudhir Mishra, Chitrangada Singh team up again in Kirchiyaan(31 January 2013). Retrieved 4 August 2015.
  27. ↑ Arjun & Chitrangda pair up for Sudhir's next on sexual exploitation. Bollywood Hungama(16 February 2011).
  28. ↑ Movie Review: Inkaar(18 January 2013).
  29. ↑ Chitrangada: I wasn't taken seriously as an actor. Retrieved 26 February 2013.
  30. ↑ Big plans for Akshay Kumar's 'Gabbar Is Back'(11 March 2015).
  31. ↑ Now a film on hockey player Sandeep Singh. The Hindu.
  32. ↑ Chitrangada to produce a biopic on hockey player Sandeep Singh.
  33. ↑ Film Review: Saheb, Biwi Aur Gangster 3. Mint(27 July 2018). Retrieved 21 December 2022.
  34. ↑ Chitrangda Singh opposite Saif Ali Khan in Baazaar!. Retrieved 4 June 2017.
  35. ↑ Nawazuddin Siddiqui's film Ghoomketu to premiere on ZEE5 on May 22. Hindustan Times(9 May 2020). Retrieved 12 May 2020.
  36. ↑ Abhishek Bachchan-starrer Bob Biswas wraps shoot. Outlook India(10 December 2020). Retrieved 10 December 2020.
  37. ↑ 'Bob Biswas' movie review: Misses the target, but just by a whisker. The Hindu(3 December 2021). Retrieved 16 May 2022.
  38. ↑ Modern Love Mumbai: Chitrangda Singh and Arshad Warsi capture bittersweet effects of love, marriage in just one scene. Indian Express(19 May 2022). Retrieved 21 May 2022.
  39. ↑ Modern Love Mumbai: Amazon Prime series makes you fall in love with the city, all over again. Indian Express(14 May 2022). Retrieved 21 May 2022.
  40. ↑ Gaslight teaser: Sara Ali Khan, Vikrant Massey and Chitrangda Singh team up for a murder mystery(6 March 2023). Retrieved 18 March 2023.
  41. ↑ Gaslight Review: Sara Ali Khan's Earnest Performance Is Uneven - Like The Film(31 March 2023). Retrieved 21 July 2023.
  42. ↑ Chitrangda Singh has this to say about her cameo in 'Khel Khel Mein'(17 August 2024). Retrieved 29 August 2024.
  43. ↑ How Netflix is adding 'Bengal Chapter' to 'Khakee' success. India Today(11 March 2025). Retrieved 17 March 2025.
  44. ↑ Khakee The Bengal Chapter review: Neeraj Pandey show falls prey to slow pace despite stellar performances. Hindustan Times(20 March 2025). Retrieved 20 March 2025.
  45. ↑ Khakee The Bengal Chapter review: Consistent, pacy, binge-worthy thriller. India Today(20 March 2025). Retrieved 20 March 2025.
  46. ↑ 'Housefull 5' wraps filming, movie to release in June 2025. Deccan Herald(25 December 2024). Retrieved 27 January 2025.
  47. ↑ Inside Sajid Nadiadwala's 'Housefull 5' Multiple Endings Gambit: 'Bringing Back That Element of Surprise' (EXCLUSIVE). Variety.
  48. ↑ Housefull 5 Review: Leave your brains behind. Filmfare.
  49. ↑ Battle Of Galwan teaser: Salman Khan leads war drama inspired by Galwan Valley clash. NDTV(27 December 2025). Retrieved 27 December 2025.
  50. ↑ Battle of Galwan expected release timeline, cast and first look. India TV News. Retrieved 27 December 2025.
  51. ↑ I was there for my hubby then, he's there for me now: Chitrangda. Hindustan Times(2 May 2012). Retrieved 15 September 2020.
  52. ↑ The Jyoti Randhawa and Chitrangda Singh love story: Wedding to divorce. India Today(26 December 2018). Retrieved 15 July 2021.
  53. ↑ Chitrangda Singh, Jyoti Randhawa granted divorce. Retrieved 18 April 2014.
  54. ↑ Best Bollywood Debutants Ever. Rediff.com. Retrieved 24 February 2018.
  55. ↑ Ten best Bollywood actresses of 2005(23 December 2005). Retrieved 24 February 2007.
  56. ↑ Times 50 Most Desirable Women 2011. Times of India(9 January 2011). Retrieved 23 January 2014.
  57. ↑ Times top 50 Most Desirable Women of 2012. Times of India(14 May 2013). Retrieved 17 August 2013.
  58. ↑ Chitrangda Singh is now Garnier's brand ambassador. Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 30 September 2021.
  59. ↑ Dollar Missy ropes in Chitrangada Singh as Brand Ambassador. Economic Times(19 June 2018). Retrieved 21 December 2022.
  60. ↑ "Chitrangada bags another brand" Template:Webarchive . Retrieved 26 March 2015
  61. ↑ Chitrangda Singh cast as leading lady for Bob Biswas starring Abhishek Bachchan. News18(7 February 2020). Retrieved 14 February 2020.
  62. ↑ Gaslight: Chitrangda Singh to play parallel lead alongside Vikrant Massey and Sara Ali Khan(11 September 2021).
  63. ↑ 'Desi Boyz Era Is Back!' Netizens laud Akshay Kumar and Chitrangda Singh's reunion in Khel Khel Mein.
  64. ↑ Housefull 5: Chunky Panday shares stunning pics from France; Dino Morea, Chitrangda Singh and Nargis Fakhri join him. The Times of India(23 September 2024). Retrieved 24 September 2024.
  65. ↑ Goutam Ghose's 'Parikrama' starring Chitrangada Singh to release in theatres this week.
  66. ↑ Chitrangda Singh joins Nawazuddin Siddiqui in Netflix's Raat Akeli Hai sequel(14 January 2024). Retrieved 21 January 2024.
  67. ↑ Chitrangda Singh on starting shoot of Battle of Galwan with Salman Khan: Glad that his fans have accepted me(14 September 2025). Retrieved 20 September 2025.
  68. ↑ Chitrangda Singh to debut on TV as a Judge with DID Li'l Masters Season 4(13 February 2018).
  69. ↑ Modern Love Mumbai trailer: From millennial love to same-sex love, a show on different shades of love(28 April 2022).
  70. ↑ Chitrangda Singh returns to OTT with Neeraj Pandey's Khakee: The Bengal Chapter. Hindustan Times(6 August 2024). Retrieved 15 September 2024.
  71. ↑ Winners of Bollywood Movie Awards: 1999 to 2007. Retrieved 1 July 2022.
  72. ↑ Zee Cine Awards 2006 nominations. Bollywood Hungama. IndiaFM News Bureau(27 January 2006). Retrieved 1 July 2022.
  73. ↑ Black sweeps Screen Awards. Rediff.com(12 January 2006). Retrieved 1 July 2022.
  74. ↑ 2nd Apsara Producers Guild Awards Nominations. Producers Guild Film Awards. Retrieved 1 July 2022.
  75. ↑ Nominations for Pan Bahar Max Stardust Awards 2009(10 February 2009). Retrieved 12 September 2020.
  76. ↑ Screen Awards 2015, Latest News on Screen Awards 2015, Photo Gallery The Indian Express. Retrieved 21 February 2014.
  77. ↑ Winners of the Hitlist Web Awards 2019-2020 were announced, Chakrabarty, Madhushree. Media Infoline(8 December 2020). Retrieved 25 August 2021.
  78. ↑ Bollywood Hungama Style Icons Summit and Awards 2025: From Akshay Kumar to Varun Dhawan to Shahid Kapoor to Vidya Balan, celebrities win big. Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 6 June 2025.

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