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There are some films and performances in Bollywood which leave a deep impression on the hearts of the audience after appearing on screen. Actress Chitrangada Singh’s first film ‘Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi’ is also one such classic film, which won the hearts of critics and audiences as soon as it was released. One such memorable incident has come to light related to Chitrangada, who created a stir in the world of acting with her very first film, remembering which even today she gets emotional.
When director Ketan Mehta’s eyes filled with tears during the screening
Chitrangada Singh had shared a very beautiful incident of the special screening of her first film in one of her interviews. He told that during the screening of the film, well-known and veteran director Ketan Mehta was also present there. When the lights came on after the film ended, Ketan Mehta had tears in his eyes. Due to being emotional, he could not come on the stage immediately and stood silently for a long time just looking at Chitrangada. Chitrangada did not recognize him as he was not in the industry at that time. When he asked someone who that person was, he came to know that he was none other than Ketan Mehta, the renowned director who made great films like ‘Mirch Masala’ and ‘Bhavani Bhavani’.
‘You reminded me of Smita Patil’
Recalling the moment of praise, the actress said that Ketan Mehta came to her and said, “You are unique.” There was still moisture in her eyes and she added, “You remind me of Smita Patil.” For Chitrangada it was like a big dream coming true. She said that during the shooting she never thought that she would get such huge appreciation or that she would be compared to the legendary Indian cinema actress Smita Patil. This praise gave him a new confidence in acting.
Gave credit to Sudhir Mishra’s writings and his journey
Giving credit for her success to director Sudhir Mishra, Chitrangada said that she is extremely grateful that people appreciated her work so much. He said that he only did what director Sudhir Mishra had written in his script. Sudhir Mishra writes women’s characters with great sensitivity and depth. He expressed confidence in me that I could do that role, which was a big thing in itself. After this, when Ketan Mehta, who has made many great films with Smita Patil, compared her with Smita Patil after her very first performance, her courage increased manifold. Even today, this journey and this memoir of Chitrangada Singh is counted among the most beautiful and inspirational stories of Bollywood.