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Hindustan Times
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
He honoured his commitment: Chitrangda Singh after being cast in Salman Khan's 'Battle of Galwan'
Mumbai, Actor Chitrangda Singh on Friday said Salman Khan kept his promise of working with her in a project after she was cast in the superstar's upcoming movie "Battle of Galwan". He honoured his commitment: Chitrangda Singh after being cast in Salman Khan's 'Battle of Galwan' The movie, which is directed by Apoorva Lakhia of 'Shootout at Lokhandwala' fame, is based on the 2020 Galwan valley conflict between armed personnel of India and China. It will mark the maiden collaboration between Salman and Chitrangda, known for movies such as "Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi", "Yeh Saali Zindagi" and "Desi Boyz". In a statement, the actor said she was supposed to collaborate with Salman Khan on a Marathi project many years ago but it got shelved. 'It feels incredibly special to be a part of 'Galwan'. Few years ago, there was a remake of a Marathi project where I was supposed to work alongside Khan, directed by Mahesh Manjrekar. "Unfortunately, the film never went on floors. I still remember Mr Khan saying, 'There is always a next time to work together.' After all these years, like he says, 'Ek baar maine commitment kar di, toh main apne aap ki bhi nahi sunta,' and true to his word, he honoured that commitment," the 49-year-old actor said. Chitrangda also praised Lakhia for trusting her with the role. "He could've cast any big star, but he placed his trust in my craft. I truly appreciate his faith in me and I'm proud to be part of a story as significant and powerful as the 'Battle of Galwan',' she added. Salman had officially announced the movie last week in a post on his social media handles. According to the makers, the film is based on one of India's most brutal battles fought without a single bullet being fired. It was fought over 15,000 feet above sea level, this battle stands as a testament to India's indomitable spirit. Twenty Indian Army personnel laid down their lives in the Galwan valley clashes in June 2020 that marked the most serious military conflicts between India and China in decades. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Chitrangda Singh boards cast of Salman Khan's 'Battle Of Galwan'
Actor on Thursday joined the cast of "Battle Of Galwan", the upcoming war drama set to be headlined by superstar . The movie, which is directed by Apoorva Lakhia of "Shootout at Lokhandwala" fame, is based on the 2020 Galwan valley conflict between armed personnel of India and China. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now It will mark the maiden collaboration between Chitrangda, known for movies such as "Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi", "Yeh Saali Zindagi" and "Desi Boyz", and Salman. "I've always wanted to work with Chitrangda since I watched her amazing performance in 'Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi' and then 'Bob Biswas'," Lakhia said in a statement. "We're thrilled to welcome Chitrangda Singh to the cast of Battle of Galwan. Chitrangda brings a rare blend of strength and sensitivity to the screen as her feminine side will match perfectly with Salman Sir's brooding but quiet strength," he added. Salman had officially announced the movie last week in a post on his social media handles. According to the makers, the film is based on one of India's most brutal battles fought without a single bullet being fired. It was fought over 15,000 feet above sea level, this battle stands as a testament to India's indomitable spirit. Twenty Indian Army personnel laid down their lives in the Galwan valley clashes in June 2020 that marked the most serious military conflicts between India and China in decades.
Time of India
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Chitrangda Singh says there's no comeback, just a return to acting
began her career with the film 'Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi'. She gained recognition through movies like 'Yeh Saali Zindagi', 'Desi Boyz', 'I', 'Me Aur Main', 'Baazaar', 'Bob Biswas', and 'Gaslight'. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Expanding her role in the industry, she produced 'Soorma'. After a seven-year hiatus following her son's birth, she made a notable return with appearances in the series 'Modern Love Mumbai' and 'Khakee: The Bengal Chapter'. Defining Her Return: Not a Comeback In an interview with Bollywood Bubbles, Chitrangda explained that she does not view her return to work as a comeback because she hasn't taken on projects consecutively. She noted that people might perceive her absence since they are accustomed to seeing actors continuously working. Although she has done relatively few projects at times, she emphasized that she has always been present in the industry and never truly disappeared. She mentioned having taken one long break and a shorter one lasting about a year and a half, but otherwise has been active over the years. Singh believes there is no need to label her return as a comeback—she is simply continuing her work. Prioritizing Family Over Career She acknowledged that seven years is a significant amount of time and explained that since she always saw herself as an actor, she questioned what difference it would make to take a break. Choosing to prioritize her family and personal life, she made the decision to step away from acting. At that young age, she felt it would have been difficult to manage both career and family simultaneously. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Although she is unsure how her fans felt about her absence, she admitted that she missed acting, the cinema, and being in front of the camera. She also realized that performing gives a unique high, something she hadn't fully appreciated while she was actively working. Fans' Unwavering Support and Return to Work The actress shared that she only began to truly understand the significance of her decision after she stepped away from acting. She expressed her gratitude that her fans never forgot her or her work during that time. Even after a seven-year hiatus, she started receiving offers for work upon her return. She mentioned that 's production house was working on a period film and managed to find her phone number, despite someone having mentioned that she had changed it due to receiving many calls previously. Role of Farhan Akhtar's Production She mentioned that during that time, she was handling some personal matters and decided to change her phone number. Despite this, Farhan Akhtar's production team was able to locate her number, which led to contact being made. The film, directed by Abhishek, was a beautiful period piece, although it ultimately did not materialize. This opportunity motivated her to return to Bombay and resume her acting career.
