Her last film, The Tenant, too faced roadblocks. After multiple delays, it finally released in a handful of theatres with almost no visibility or marketing push — resulting in the film going largely unnoticed despite her hopes that the film would atleast get the right platform or release

Speaking candidly, Shamita admitted that she continues to proactively reach out to producers and casting directors in search of meaningful work. “There’s no shame or harm in letting people know you’re available and want to work,” she said, reflecting both her vulnerability and her determination to do good work.

Despite these challenges, Shamita maintains her resolve to keep working and remains hopeful for better and more opportunities that can truly showcase her talent.

By Keerti Kadam

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Former Miss Universe and actor Sushmita Sen makes her digital debut as the protagonist in this titular show, after staying away from the spotlight for over a decade. Popular actor Chandrachur Singh also returns to the screen in this riveting story. The show also features an ensemble cast of talented actors Namit Das, Sikandar Kher, Jayant Kripalani, Sohaila Kapoor, Sugandha Garg, Maya Sareen, Vishwajeet Pradhan and Manish Chaudhary in pivotal roles. Co-produced by Endemol Shine, Aarya is an official adaptation of popular Dutch crime-drama Penoza.

Directors Ram Madhvani, Sandeep Modi and Vinod Rawat have shot the entire series in 360 degrees system with natural lighting that gives the show a real, believable look – a first for digital content. Writers Sandeep Srivastav and Anu Singh Choudhary have highlighted the dichotomy of familial relationships that’s riddled with betrayal and deceit. Shot amidst the opulence of Rajasthan, Aarya showcases a contemporary India with a strong take on women in power roles. Hotstar Specials presents Aarya is slated to release on 19th June 2020 only on Disney+ Hotstar VIP.

Ram Madhvani, Director, Co-creator and Co-producer RMF (Ram Madhvani Films) said, “The world of Aarya is a complex web of emotions, twisted family bonds and betrayal at the heart of it all. It’s a bold and strong narrative that takes it beyond the spectrum of a crime-drama. Every character has a purpose in Aarya’s journey as she goes from being a homemaker to a hardened criminal. I spent many years trying to build this world brick-by-brick but I didn’t do it alone – 588 others from the cast and crew have built this show from ground up! I am thankful to the team at Hotstar Specials who have helped us bring this vision of Aarya to life; and to the immense talents of both Sushmita Sen and Chandrachur Singh and to all our actors.  It’s going to be an unpredictable but refreshing watch!”

Actor Sushmita Sen said, “Aarya represents strength, determination and above all vulnerability in a world full of crime, a world run by men. For me, personally, it is the story of family, betrayal and a mother who is willing to go to any length to protect her children. It took me a decade to find a role like this to sink into and I’m thrilled to be a part of this incredible story. I am thankful to Hotstar Specials, Ram Madhvani and his team for giving me the role of a lifetime!”

Chandrachur Singh, said, “Things heat up quite fast in Aarya as a web of lies and betrayal begins to unravel itself – almost like a butterfly effect. The beauty of digital content is that there is a brave new form of storytelling and I am beyond exhilarated to make my debut with this show. The level of tension and intensity fuelled by several plot twists, and a mystery at its very core will keep the viewers guessing.”

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It has been 21 years since the movie released, and the first thing that comes to our mind when we think of it is — where is Chandrachur Singh?

He has not been in the movie business for a long time now. What happened to him?

Like other forgotten heroes of his generation (for instance, Mukul Dev and Rahul Roy) he didn’t appear on Bigg Boss to hog the limelight. He didn’t even join politics like Sunny Deol or Urmila Matondkar, and neither did he buy an IPL team like Preity Zinta. He is not even on Twitter retweeting grammatically incorrect compliments or on Instagram posting his oh-so-hot pictures that leave us pleasantly shocked!

Well, it’s good that he is not trying so hard and doing crazy things to stay in the limelight, but, where is he?

Fact is, you can tell a lot about the industry by how it treats its side heroes. There have been many like him who came, conquered and soon faded away in oblivion. So, this is our ode to Chandrachur Singh, the forgotten hero who could have been the Shah Rukh Khan of Bollywood.

After a stellar debut in Tere Mere Sapne and critically acclaimed performance in Maachis, followed by in 1996, it didn’t look like anything could go wrong for Chandrachur Singh. But luck wasn’t on his side, it seems.

In one of the best songs Bollywood has ever made, Chappa Chappa Charkha Chale, Chandrachur Singh’s smile was the highlight.

Did you know, Chandrachur Singh won filmfare best debut for Maachis.

He became an instant hit with female fans with a strong role in Josh. 

Didn’t we all drool over those innocent chocolaty boy looks and those eyes you could see his heart through.

We crushed over him while he crushed over Aishwarya Rai in the song Mere Khayalon Ki Mallika!

Our hearts fluttered and we all went like, Haye Mera Dil Chura Ke Le Gaya… Churane Wala… Chandrachur Singh!

But destiny was cruel to his talent and he suffered multiple dislocations of his shoulder joint during the shoot of the film. 

His appearances post that in movies like Kya Kehna and Aamdani Atthani Kharcha Rupaiyaa among others were sporadic and mostly unnoticed. 

But then, he did make a comeback sporting a handlebar moustache without a beard just like he did in Maachis.

He no longer played the hero but the character on the sidelines in movies such as Chaar Din Ki Chandni, Zilla Ghaziabad and Mira Nair’s The Reluctant Fundamentalist.

He said that downfall wasn’t easy for him.
“A lot of people feel that I got films like Maachis and Tere Mere Sapne just like that. Mujhe aise hi kaam nahi mile tha! I came to Mumbai in 1988 and assisted Mahesh Bhatt, and I had to struggle a lot before I got the break. There were some big films from which I was replaced at the last moment. Fighting through that phase gave me a lot of inner strength and made me a tough person. For someone whose entry in the film industry was so difficult, handling the downfall was much easier. I utilized my time very constructively, watching world cinema, reading books and listening to classical music,” he in an interview.
A couple of years later, he was seen in Govinda’s comeback movie Aa Gaya Hero and Yadvi – The Dignified Princess. Both movies didn’t make a lot of buzz, and Chandrachur Singh’s comeback went unnoticed.

From hero to character roles, Chandrachur Singh showed his versatility through distinct roles through his career. Be it a militant in an off-beat movie like Maachis or a die-hard romantic role in movies like Kya Kehna, he proved his mettle and caught people’s fancy. In a short span of time, he won millions of hearts.

Had he not had health problems, he had all the potential to be the next Shah Rukh Khan of Bollywood. He had both talent as well as charm, after all.
But he hasn’t given up on acting yet. If reports are to be believed, he is shooting for a web-series that marks the comeback of Sushmita Sen.

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