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Time of India
9 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Chitrangda Singh on dusky skin, curves and how bollywood is finally getting real: 'People no longer idolize the size-zero body'
Chitrangda Singh Chitrangda Singh , who exudes elegance and effortless beauty, recently opened up on how the Bollywood industry is gradually but definitely leaving behind the strait laced and westernized standards of beauty. In an interview, the actress expressed her perception of how both cinema and society are changing on embracing brown skin, desi origins and fuller bodies over old ideals such as size zero. A viewer-driven shift fueled by real women In conversation with Bollywood Bubble, she reflected on today's environment. Singh pointed out that the change hasn't just come from within the industry but it's the audience that has pushed Bollywood to think differently. 'You walk into any college campus now,' she said and you'll see girls owning their size, flaunting their personal style, and proudly staying connected to their roots whether that means draping a saree or speaking their native language. She feels this confidence has crept into our movies as well. It's a change that isn't merely skin-deep and it indicates the profound impact of women becoming independent, powerful decision-makers not only in life but also in the box office. Brown is beautiful Chitrangda emphasized how Indians today are no longer in a rush to mimic the West. 'We're celebrating our food, our traditions, our language and yes, even our skin colour,' she noted. With a globalized outlook and increasing exposure there's growing pride in embracing the richness of Indian identity both on-screen and off. As she aptly said, cinema reflects society. And when women take center stage, turning up in greater numbers as audience and creators, there's finally room to rejoice authentic Indian beauty with curves and dusky complexions. Letting go of size-zero dreams Maybe the most invigorating insight gained from the interview was Singh's outspoken position on body image. "People no longer idolize the size-zero body," she explained by elaborating on how it's liberating to watch actresses and film-goers embracing naturally curvaceous Indian figures. Having acted in movies such as 'Desi Boyz,' 'Baazaar,' 'Gaslight' and the shows 'Modern Love' 'Mumbai and Khakee: The Bengal Chapter,' Chitrangda has witnessed first-hand how far things have come. And she's happy to see the celebration of "brown and beautiful" is no longer a dream but a tangible reality in Bollywood.
Time of India
12 hours ago
- 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.
