Actress Chitrangda Singh believes that learning to say no has been a crucial lesson in her journey as an artist. She feels that taking on subpar projects can weaken an actor’s credibility, although she acknowledges that not every decision is correct in hindsight.
The Importance of Saying No
Discussing what she has learned from her experiences with rejection, Chitrangda remarked, “I think what saying no has taught me is that you tend to dilute your equity as an actor, or your sort of credibility as an actor, if you do bad work, and I’m not saying every time you make the right choice.”
She elaborated, “Sometimes you say no to good work and you don’t realize that you’re making a mistake. But yeah, there have been times I said no, and I’m happy that I did say no — so many times, actually.”
Value of a Strong Creative Team
Chitrangda emphasized the significance of having a solid creative team. She pointed out that a director’s vision and strong filmmaking are essential for helping an actor truly shine. “Because I feel that, at the end of it, it is the team that really, really matters. It’s the director’s vision, what happens at the edit table, how they look at a character. So yeah, it’s very important that you work with good makers. I think that really does help an actor shine,” she said.
Upcoming Projects
Chitrangda’s latest release is Raat Akeli Hai: The Bansal Murders, a gripping tale that unravels a web of greed, betrayal, and secrets, culminating in a lethal conspiracy uncovered by inspector Jatil Yadav after the Bansal family is found murdered.
In her upcoming film, Battle Of Galwan, she will share the screen with Salman Khan. This film, based on real-life events, dives deep into military history.
Reflecting on the film, Chitrangda said, “It’s a story of bravery and courage. Coming from an army background, I remember this event being spoken about in our circles. So to be part of this film feels very personal.” She assured audiences that Battle Of Galwan is more than just a visual spectacle.
“It’s meaningful. It’s rooted. It’s real,” she stated, expressing pride and a connection that transcends a typical role. She views it as an opportunity to honor real heroes and bring forgotten or lesser-known stories into the mainstream.