Biography
Who is Chitrangada Singh?
Early life and education
Chitrangada Singh was born on August 30, 1976, in Jodhpur, India. Her father, Col. Niranjan Singh, served in the Indian Army. Because of his military career, the family lived in various locations. She spent time in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, and Kota, Rajasthan.
She attended Sophia Girls' School in Meerut. Later, she moved to New Delhi to attend Lady Irwin College. There, she completed her graduation in Home Science with a specialization in food and nutrition. Her brother is the golfer Digvijay Singh.
Modeling and film debut
Before transitioning to cinema, Chitrangada Singh worked as a model. She gained early recognition by appearing in music videos, including Sunset Point by Gulzar and a project with Abhijeet Bhattacharya.
In 2005, she made her acting debut in the crime drama Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi. Directed by Sudhir Mishra, the film earned her the Bollywood Movie Award for Best Female Debut. Critics praised her natural performance as the character Geeta. She followed this with the film Kal: Yesterday and Tomorrow. After a three-year break, she appeared in the film Sorry Bhai! Opposite Sanjay Suri.
Commercial films and production
She returned to the screen in 2011 with the crime thriller Yeh Saali Zindagi. That same year, she played a professor in the romantic comedy Desi Boyz. In 2013, she appeared in Inkaar, I, Me Aur Main, and the short film Kirchiyaan.
Her career continued with roles in movies like Saaheb, Biwi Aur Gangster 3 and the financial thriller Baazaar in 2018. That year also marked her debut as a producer with the biographical sports drama Soorma, released under her own banner, C.S. Films. In 2021, she starred as Mary in the crime thriller Bob Biswas. She also appeared in the anthology series Modern Love Mumbai in 2022. In 2023, she played a queen in the mystery thriller Gaslight. Her later work includes the series Khakee: The Bengal Chapter and the film Housefull 5.
Personal life and professional background
Chitrangada Singh married the golfer Jyoti Randhawa in 2001 after a five-year courtship. The couple welcomed a son named Zorawar in 2008. They separated in 2013 and finalized their divorce in April 2015. Following the separation, she was granted custody of their son.
Throughout her career, she has also been a prominent brand endorser. Companies she has worked with include Airtel, Parachute, Puma, Garnier, Tanishq, Titan Eye Plus, Dollar Missy, and Joyalukkas. She also served as a judge on the television show DID Li'l Masters 4 in 2018.
Birthday and age
Chitrangada Singh was born on August 30, 1976, which makes Chitrangada 50 years old today. That birthday falls under the Virgo sign. Chitrangada shares the date with 26 other famous people.
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