Chandrachur Singh
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Chandrachur Singh is an India
n actor, who appeared in Bollywood
films.
. He was born on 11 October 1968 in New Delhi
, India
. He belongs to a very affluent family. His father is an ex-MLA from Aligarh and his mother is the daughter of the Maharaja of Bolangir in Orissa
. He attended The Doon School, Dehradun and St. Stephens, New Delhi. He was a music teacher in Doon School before his acting career took off.
, Sanawar. Their son is named Shraanajai Singh.
, which was produced by Amitabh Bachchan
's A.B.C.L. He then won the Filmfare Best Debut Award
for his performance in the critically acclaimed Maachis
which released later that year. He appeared in several films and had success with his lead role in Josh (2000), opposite Aishwarya Rai
, which also starred Shah Rukh Khan. He had supporting roles in the hit films Daag: The Fire
(1999) and Kya Kehna
(2000).
After initial successes, his career went into a low, because of multiple dislocation of his shoulder joint, which he suffered while water skiing in Goa
. Because of the pain on his shoulder, he couldn't work out or stay fit which caused him to gain weight and lose roles. Apparently, his last known film was Aamdani Atthani Kharcha Rupaiyaa
(2001), directed by David Dhawan
, which failed to attract crowds. He has not acted in any film since Sarhad Paar which was shot in 2004 and released much later. It was stated that his comeback film was Maruthi Mera Dost, which turned out to be a cameo appearance. With no releases from prestigious production houses for years and no sign of the actor moving on to character roles or roles on television, it appears that he is no longer a part of Bollywood.
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
n actor, who appeared in Bollywood
Bollywood
Bollywood is the informal term popularly used for the Hindi-language film industry based in Mumbai , Maharashtra, India. The term is often incorrectly used to refer to the whole of Indian cinema; it is only a part of the total Indian film industry, which includes other production centers producing...
films.
Early life
Chandrachur Singh is a native of Aligarh, Uttar PradeshUttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh abbreviation U.P. , is a state located in the northern part of India. With a population of over 200 million people, it is India's most populous state, as well as the world's most populous sub-national entity...
. He was born on 11 October 1968 in New Delhi
New Delhi
New Delhi is the capital city of India. It serves as the centre of the Government of India and the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi. New Delhi is situated within the metropolis of Delhi. It is one of the nine districts of Delhi Union Territory. The total area of the city is...
, India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
. He belongs to a very affluent family. His father is an ex-MLA from Aligarh and his mother is the daughter of the Maharaja of Bolangir in Orissa
Orissa
Orissa , officially Odisha since Nov 2011, is a state of India, located on the east coast of India, by the Bay of Bengal. It is the modern name of the ancient nation of Kalinga, which was invaded by the Maurya Emperor Ashoka in 261 BC. The modern state of Orissa was established on 1 April...
. He attended The Doon School, Dehradun and St. Stephens, New Delhi. He was a music teacher in Doon School before his acting career took off.
Personal life
Singh has two younger brothers: Aditya Singh and Abhimanyu Singh. He married Avantika Kumari, daughter of Ajai Singh of Glenmoor Cottages, Mcleodganj, Dharamshala. She was educated at the Lawrence SchoolLawrence School, Sanawar
The Lawrence School is situated in Sanawar, adjacent to Kasauli in Himachal Pradesh, India. It was founded by Sir Henry Montgomery Lawrence of the Indian Army of British India and was established on 15 April 1847.The school has educated many notable people...
, Sanawar. Their son is named Shraanajai Singh.
Career
Singh made his acting debut in 1996 as the lead actor in Tere Mere SapneTere Mere Sapne (1996 film)
Tere Mere Sapne is a 1996 Hindi film produced by Amitabh Bachchan's production company A.B.C.L. and directed by Joy Augustine. The film had a cast of newcomer actors consisting of Chandrachur Singh, Arshad Warsi, Priya Gill and Simran.-Plot:...
, which was produced by Amitabh Bachchan
Amitabh Bachchan
Amitabh Bachchan is an Indian film actor. He first gained popularity in the early 1970s as the "angry young man" of Hindi cinema, and has since appeared in over 180 Indian films in a career spanning more than four decades...
's A.B.C.L. He then won the Filmfare Best Debut Award
Filmfare Best Debut Award
The Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut is given at the annual Filmfare Awards for Hindi films to recognise a performance by a male actor in his debut role.-1990s:*1990Salman Khan - Maine Pyar Kiya*1991Not awarded...
for his performance in the critically acclaimed Maachis
Maachis
Maachis is a 1996 Indian Hindi film directed by Gulzar and produced by R. V. Pandit. The title of the film is used as a metaphor that conveys that the youth of any nation are matchsticks that could get ignited due to the deficiencies in the political and policing systems...
which released later that year. He appeared in several films and had success with his lead role in Josh (2000), opposite Aishwarya Rai
Aishwarya Rai
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is an Indian film actress. She worked as a model before starting her acting career, and ultimately won the Miss World pageant in 1994...
, which also starred Shah Rukh Khan. He had supporting roles in the hit films Daag: The Fire
Daag: The Fire
Daag: The Fire is a 1999 Hindi language Bollywood film directed by Raj Kanwar, starring Sanjay Dutt, Chandrachur Singh and Mahima Chaudhry in the lead roles. The film was a box office success.- Cast :*Sanjay Dutt - Captain Karan Singh...
(1999) and Kya Kehna
Kya Kehna
-Awards:* Filmfare Best Story Award - Honey Irani* IIFA Award for Technical Excellence - Best Screenplay - Farhan Akhtar* Sansui Best Actress Award - Preity Zinta...
(2000).
After initial successes, his career went into a low, because of multiple dislocation of his shoulder joint, which he suffered while water skiing in Goa
Goa
Goa , a former Portuguese colony, is India's smallest state by area and the fourth smallest by population. Located in South West India in the region known as the Konkan, it is bounded by the state of Maharashtra to the north, and by Karnataka to the east and south, while the Arabian Sea forms its...
. Because of the pain on his shoulder, he couldn't work out or stay fit which caused him to gain weight and lose roles. Apparently, his last known film was Aamdani Atthani Kharcha Rupaiyaa
Aamdani Atthani Kharcha Rupaiyaa
Aamdani Atthani Kharchaa Rupaiyaa is a 2001 Zee Cine Awards nominated Bollywood comedy film directed by K. Raghavendra Rao starring Govinda, Juhi Chawla and Tabu. This was the remake of the hit Telugu film Kshemanga Velli Labanga Randi...
(2001), directed by David Dhawan
David Dhawan
David Dhawan is an Indian film director. He has studied at the Film and Television Institute of India, Pune.-Career:Dhawan started off as an editor and then took the plunge into directing...
, which failed to attract crowds. He has not acted in any film since Sarhad Paar which was shot in 2004 and released much later. It was stated that his comeback film was Maruthi Mera Dost, which turned out to be a cameo appearance. With no releases from prestigious production houses for years and no sign of the actor moving on to character roles or roles on television, it appears that he is no longer a part of Bollywood.
Awards
- 1996: Winner - Filmfare Best Debut AwardFilmfare Best Debut AwardThe Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut is given at the annual Filmfare Awards for Hindi films to recognise a performance by a male actor in his debut role.-1990s:*1990Salman Khan - Maine Pyar Kiya*1991Not awarded...
, for MaachisMaachisMaachis is a 1996 Indian Hindi film directed by Gulzar and produced by R. V. Pandit. The title of the film is used as a metaphor that conveys that the youth of any nation are matchsticks that could get ignited due to the deficiencies in the political and policing systems... - 2000: Nominated - Filmfare Best Supporting Actor AwardFilmfare Best Supporting Actor AwardThe Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor is given by Filmfare as part of its annual Filmfare Awards for Hindi films, to recognise a male actor who has delivered an outstanding performance in a supporting role...
, for Kya KehnaKya Kehna-Awards:* Filmfare Best Story Award - Honey Irani* IIFA Award for Technical Excellence - Best Screenplay - Farhan Akhtar* Sansui Best Actress Award - Preity Zinta...
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Tere Mere Sapne Tere Mere Sapne (1996 film) Tere Mere Sapne is a 1996 Hindi film produced by Amitabh Bachchan's production company A.B.C.L. and directed by Joy Augustine. The film had a cast of newcomer actors consisting of Chandrachur Singh, Arshad Warsi, Priya Gill and Simran.-Plot:... |
Rahul Mehta |
| Maachis Maachis Maachis is a 1996 Indian Hindi film directed by Gulzar and produced by R. V. Pandit. The title of the film is used as a metaphor that conveys that the youth of any nation are matchsticks that could get ignited due to the deficiencies in the political and policing systems... |
Kripal Singh 'Pali' | |
| 1997 | Betaabi | Sameer |
| 1998 | Sham Ghansham | Sham |
| 1999 | Dil Kya Kare | Som Dutt |
| Daag: The Fire Daag: The Fire Daag: The Fire is a 1999 Hindi language Bollywood film directed by Raj Kanwar, starring Sanjay Dutt, Chandrachur Singh and Mahima Chaudhry in the lead roles. The film was a box office success.- Cast :*Sanjay Dutt - Captain Karan Singh... |
Ravi Varma | |
| Silsila Hai Pyar Ka Silsila Hai Pyar Ka Silsila Hai Pyar Ka is 1999 Hindi Movie directed by Shrabani Deodhar and starring Karishma Kapoor, Chandrachur Singh, Danny Denzongpa.Other cast include Shakti Kapoor, Alok Nath, Johnny Lever, Aruna Irani, Tiku Talsania, Dina Pathak, Nilam Singh, Mishkaa Khanna, Ali Haider.-Soundtracks:... |
Abhay Sinha | |
| 2000 | Josh | Rahul |
| Kya Kehna Kya Kehna -Awards:* Filmfare Best Story Award - Honey Irani* IIFA Award for Technical Excellence - Best Screenplay - Farhan Akhtar* Sansui Best Actress Award - Preity Zinta... |
Ajay | |
| 2001 | Aamdani Atthani Kharcha Rupaiyaa Aamdani Atthani Kharcha Rupaiyaa Aamdani Atthani Kharchaa Rupaiyaa is a 2001 Zee Cine Awards nominated Bollywood comedy film directed by K. Raghavendra Rao starring Govinda, Juhi Chawla and Tabu. This was the remake of the hit Telugu film Kshemanga Velli Labanga Randi... |
Ravi |
| 2002 | Junoon | |
| Bharat Bhagya Vidhata | Shabbir Jehangir Khan | |
| 2005 | Mohabbat Ho Gayi Hai Tumse | |
| 2006 | Sarhad Paar | Ravi |
| 2009 | Maruti Mera Dost |