I'm not a party animal, but love a good vibe, says Bollywood star Chitrangda Singh in Dubai
Dubai: Bollywood star Chitrangda Singh brought her signature elegance and edge to the launch of a swanky new resto-lounge in the city on Saturday evening in Dubai. Dressed in a chic brown linen power suit paired with a sleek black Western-style side, Singh was the picture of effortless glam as she geared up to take over the DJ decks for the night.
'I love how Dubai is such a maximum city. It's beautiful, bold and buzzing with energy,' she told Gulf News. 'There's always something going on—this place has a vibe that's hard to match.'
While she's in town to light up the nightlife, Singh confessed she's not exactly the party-till-4am type. 'Honestly, my idea of a good time is chilling with my friends, great music, and real conversations. I'm not a big fan of super loud nightclubs,' she said with an easy laugh.
That said, her dream guest list would be anything but boring: 'Akshay Kumar and Nargis Fakhri,' she said. 'Akshay may be the most disciplined person ever, but trust me—he's always up for a good time. And Nargis would definitely bring the fun.'
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