Salman Khan's new co-star Chitrangda Singh: Career, life and wealth

Bollywood actress Chitrangda Singh is set to share the screen with Salman Khan in his upcoming film Matrubhoomi: May War Rest in Peace, marking a significant milestone in her acting career spanning nearly two decades. From modelling and music videos to films and web series, she has built a diverse career in the entertainment industry. Her estimated net worth is around Rs 40 crore, equivalent to approximately Tk 56 crore, according to media reports.

Born on March 28, 1976, Chitrangda grew up in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, in a family with a military background. Her father, Niranjan Singh, was an officer in the Indian Army. Due to his professional commitments, the family had to move to different places during her childhood, while her mother took care of the household and children.

Chitrangda began her career as a model in Delhi before appearing in television commercials and music videos. She also featured in Gulzar's music video Sunset Point, which helped her gain recognition and opened the door to films.

She made her big-screen debut in director Sudhir Mishra's Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi, released in 2005. Playing the character of Geeta Rao, she attracted attention with her performance alongside actors Kay Kay Menon and Shiney Ahuja. Following her debut, several people compared her acting style to that of legendary actress Smita Patil.

In her personal life, Chitrangda married professional golfer Jyoti Randhawa in 2001 after a long relationship. The couple had known each other since their teenage years, as Jyoti was a friend of her elder brother, Digvijay Singh. They have a son, Zorawar, who was born in 2008.

After taking a break from acting to focus on her family and son, she returned to the screen with Sorry Bhai! in 2008. Her performances in Yeh Saali Zindagi and Desi Boyz, both released in 2011, brought her back into the spotlight. Her marriage to Jyoti Randhawa ended in divorce in 2014.

Among her notable films, Yeh Saali Zindagi remains one of the significant projects of her career. In Desi Boyz, she appeared alongside Akshay Kumar and John Abraham in a more commercial and glamorous role.

In 2013, she starred in Sudhir Mishra's Inkaar, which explored power struggles in the corporate world, sexual harassment and complex relationships between men and women. Her on-screen chemistry with Arjun Rampal also drew attention.

She later appeared in several films, including I, Me Aur Main, Gabbar Is Back, Munna Michael, Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster 3 and Baazaar. She has worked across different genres, taking on glamorous roles as well as characters in relationship dramas, thrillers and suspense films.

One of the major controversies in her career involved the film Babumoshai Bandookbaaz in 2017. During the shooting, she reportedly had a disagreement with director Kushan Nandy over an intimate scene with co-star Nawazuddin Siddiqui.

Chitrangda said she felt uncomfortable with repeated takes of the scene because of the costume she was wearing. Following a heated disagreement with the director, she left the project. Bidita Bag later replaced her in the film.

In 2018, she ventured into film production with Soorma, a biographical sports drama based on the life of Indian hockey player Sandeep Singh. The film starred Diljit Dosanjh and Taapsee Pannu.

Alongside films, Chitrangda has also established a presence on streaming platforms. She appeared with Abhishek Bachchan in Bob Biswas in 2021 and featured in the anthology series Modern Love Mumbai in 2022. She later worked in Gaslight alongside Sara Ali Khan and Vikrant Massey.

In 2025, she also appeared in Netflix's series Khakee: The Bengal Chapter.

Apart from acting, Chitrangda earns from brand endorsements, advertisements and other commercial ventures. Her net worth is estimated at Rs 40 crore, equivalent to around Tk 56 crore, according to media reports. However, the figure has not been independently verified.

Her upcoming appearance opposite Salman Khan in Matrubhoomi: May War Rest in Peace is expected to add another notable project to her filmography.

-MT