You know those moments in life when you look back and think, “What if I’d said yes?” Well, even Bollywood stars have those. Chitrangda Singh, the actress with that mesmerizing screen presence, recently spilled the beans about some major films she turned down, and trust me, the list is wild!
Imagine her in Gangster instead of Kangana Ranaut, or in Tanu Weds Manu, or even romancing Shah Rukh Khan i n Chalte Chalte. Yep, all of that could have happened, but didn’t.
Why did she say no? It’s not what you think
So, why would anyone pass up such big films? Chitrangda Singh’s story is super relatable. She took a nine-year break from movies, mostly for her personal life and to raise her son. She’s honest about it, she says the first seven years were all about family and motherhood, and then she took another two-year break to deal with some rough patches in her personal life. During those years, she just wasn’t in the headspace to take on big projects, and, as she puts it, “I didn’t want to do stuff that I won’t be happy doing.”
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The missed movies and how close she got
Chitrangda admits she made some “mistakes” by saying no to films that later became blockbusters. She was offered Gangster by Anurag Basu, which went on to launch Kangana Ranaut’s career. She also turned down Tanu Weds Manu, and even the role played by Ameesha Patel in Mangal Pandey. But the real kicker?
The Housefull 5 actress was almost cast in Chalte Chalte with Shah Rukh Khan! There was a casting crisis, and SRK himself told her about it. Apparently, Juhi Chawla’s brother was hunting for her number, and everyone wanted her on board. She and SRK had even worked together on an ad film before.
No regrets, Just lessons
Does she regret it? Of course, a little. But Chitrangda Singh is refreshingly honest, she says, “I have made those mistakes.” Still, she’s grateful for her journey and everything she’s achieved. She’s not one to dwell on the past, and she’s learned to choose peace and happiness over what-ifs.
Chitrangda Singh upcoming movies?
If you think she’s slowing down, think again! Chitrangda is all set to star opposite Salman Khan in a film based on the Galwan clash. She’s also been making waves in recent projects and is planning to announce something new soon.
Chitrangda’s story is a reminder that even the biggest stars have crossroads, doubts, and missed chances. But it’s how you move forward that counts. And honestly, Bollywood wouldn’t be the same without her unique journey and those “what if” stories we all love to imagine.
