During a recent interview, Chitrangda shared a surprising anecdote from early in her career. She revealed that the makers of Chalte Chalte were actually looking for her to play the lead role (which eventually went to Rani Mukerji).
At the time, the production was facing some casting hurdles, and director Aziz Mirza, along with co-producer Bobby Chawla, were keen on casting her after seeing her work. However, there was one major problem: they couldn’t get a hold of her.
Chitrangda had stepped away from the industry for a personal break and had even changed her phone number. Years later, while shooting an advertisement with Shah Rukh Khan, the superstar himself brought it up. He told her that they had been desperately searching for her contact details to offer her the part.
Chalte Chalte isn’t the only major project Chitrangda missed out on. Reflecting on her journey, she admitted that her “personal life rollercoaster” and a tendency to listen to too many outside voices led her to turn down several films that later became cult classics.
Chitrangda’s story highlights a harsh reality of the film industry: the importance of staying “visible.” She noted that Bollywood has a very short memory; if an actor isn’t constantly present in the right circles or appearing on screen, they are easily forgotten.
Despite these missed milestones, she remains a respected figure in cinema, having pivoted successfully from parallel films to commercial hits like Desi Boyz and Baazaar. While her debut alongside King Khan might have changed her career trajectory 20 years ago, she maintains that she has no major regrets, focusing instead on her current projects, including the upcoming Housefull 5 and Battle of Galwan.
She has reinvented herself not just as an actor, but also as a producer (having produced Soorma). Today, she focuses on her current projects, including the upcoming Housefull 5 and Battle of Galwan, proving that while she may have missed the train for Chalte Chalte, she is still very much in the race. To know such latest updates, stay tuned to tellyboosters.com Thank you!
