Chitrangda Singh, the star of Raat Akeli Hai, asserts that she refuses to allow others to ‘dictate’ her script selections: It’s simple to pass judgment | EXCL
Chitrangda Singh reacts to backlash for Housefull 5
Chitrangda Singh is the newest addition to the Raat Akeli Hai series. The follow-up, named The Bansal Murders, signifies Jatil Yadav’s comeback as he uncovers the truths behind yet another dreadful incident. This marks Chitrangda’s second project in 2025. She was also part of Housefull 5. In a special interview with Zoom for Raat Akeli Hai: The Bansal Murders, Chitrangda addressed the backlash she received for opting for roles in mainstream films like Housefull 5. The dramedy, featuring Akshay Kumar, encountered significant criticism for its unsuitable depiction of female characters, including those portrayed by Jacqueline Fernandez, Sonam Bajwa, Nargis Fakhri, and Soundarya Sharma.
Chitrangda Singh responds to backlash for films like Housefull 5
In her conversation with Zoom regarding the criticism for taking on projects like Housefull 5, Chitrangda remarked, “A creative fulfillment comes when you try something different. If I keep doing similar roles, the audience might say that I only do this repeatedly. It’s easy for them to judge, but I don’t feel constrained. Even if I performed a special song or an item number, I found joy in it. I had a lot of fun because I thought I couldn’t do this. When Farah suggested I could take on this spicy number, I felt this isn’t what I’m typically associated with. As an actor, your role is to embody that character. Naturally, the right collaborators are essential. Whether it’s independent films or commercial projects, with the right team, that cinema will captivate the audience.”
(Translation: You experience creative satisfaction when engaging in something new. Otherwise, the audience is there to critique repetitive roles. It’s easy for them to judge, but I don’t feel constrained. If I participated in a special song or an item number, I enjoyed it. I loved it because I never envisioned myself in that role. When Farah said, ‘You can do this spicy number’, I thought this isn’t what I’m known for. I believe as an actor, your job is to transform into that character. Clearly, the right people should be involved. Whether it’s independent cinema or commercial, with the right people, it will resonate with the audience.)
About Raat Akeli Hai 2
Raat Akeli Hai: The Bansal Murders features Deepti Naval, Rajat Kapoor, Revathy, Ila Arun, Sanjay Kapoor, and Akhilendra Mishra. It is helmed by Honey Trehan. The film is set to debut on Netflix on December 19.
