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{{short description|Indian actor}}
{{EngvarB|date=June 2020}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=July 2020}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Chandrachur Singh
| image = Chandrachur Singh.jpg
| image_size =
| caption = Singh at an event in 2010
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1968|10|11}}
| birth_place = [[New Delhi]]
| nationality = {{IND}}
| education = [[The Doon School]]<br>[[St. Stephen's College, Delhi]]
| occupation = {{ubl|[[Actor]]|[[Singer]]|[[Television presenter]]}}
| height = 5 feet 11 inches
| spouse = Avantika Kumari
| children = 1
| father = Baldev Singh
| relatives = Aditya Singh (brother)<br>[[Abhimanyu Singh]](brother)
| years_active = 1996–present
| website = {{Instagram|imchandrachursingh}}
}}

'''Chandrachur Baldev Singh''' (born 11 October 1968) ({{lang-hi|चंद्रचुर सिंह}}, {{lang-pa|ਚੰਦਰਚੂੜ ਸਿੰਘ}}, {{lang-or|ଚନ୍ଦ୍ରଚୁର ସିଂହ}}) is an [[Indian people|Indian]] [[actor]] who appears in [[Hindi]] films, [[English language|English]] films and television shows. Chandrachur has acted in movies such as ''[[Maachis]]'' (1996), ''[[Silsila Hai Pyar Ka]]'' (1999), ''[[Daag: The Fire]]'' (1999), ''[[Josh (2000 film)]]'', ''[[Kya Kehna]]'' (2000), ''[[Zilla Ghaziabad]]'' (2013), ''[[Yadvi - The Dignified Princess]]'' (2017). He was recently seen in Hotstar Original Series [[Aarya (Indian TV series)|Aarya]] (2020) directed by [[Ram Madhvani]] opposite [[Sushmita Sen]]. He also appeared in the [[Independent film|independent]] film ''[[The Reluctant Fundamentalist (film)|The Reluctant Fundamentalist]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.news18.com/news/india/the-reluctant-fundamentalist-review-its-a-new-pakistan-610006.html|title='The Reluctant Fundamentalist' review: It's a new Pakistan|date=18 May 2013|website=News18|access-date=20 June 2020|archive-date=21 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200621200653/https://www.news18.com/news/india/the-reluctant-fundamentalist-review-its-a-new-pakistan-610006.html|url-status=live}}</ref>

Chandrachur Singh was the Assistant Director in the film ''[[Awaargi]]'' (1990). He has won a [[Filmfare Award]] in 1996 for the movie ''[[Maachis]]'' (1996). He was the [[Playback Singer]] in the movie ''[[Silsila Hai Pyar Ka]]'' (1999) and ''Maruti Mera Dost'' (2009).

In 2012, Chandrachur hosted a cookery show ''Royal Rasoi'' (2012-2013) which was aired on channel Food Food. ''Royal Rasoi'' takes you to places and into the palaces where royalty resides, showcasing the food etiquette and culture of the Kings of India.

==Personal life==
Chandrachur Singh has been married to Avantika Kumari. The couple has a son. Chandrachur is a great cook and has an immense love for music. He has two brothers, Abhimanyu Singh and Aditya Singh. Aditya Singh is a Producer in the [[Indian Cinema]]. Aditya Singh recently produced [[Zee5]] original film Section 377 Ab-Normal.

== Early life ==
Singh was born on 11 October 1968 in Balikhamar, Odisha, India. He attended the all-boys boarding school [[The Doon School]] in [[Dehradun]] and then went to [[St. Stephen's College, Delhi|St. Stephen's College]], [[University of Delhi]].
<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/entertainment/interview-chandrachur-singh-returns-with-aarya-streaming-on-disney-hotstar/cid/1781975|title=Chandrachur Singh returns with Aarya|website=The Telegraph|location=Kolkota|access-date=20 June 2020|archive-date=21 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200621091042/https://www.telegraphindia.com/entertainment/interview-chandrachur-singh-returns-with-aarya-streaming-on-disney-hotstar/cid/1781975|url-status=live}}</ref> In the early 1990s, Singh, a trained classical singer, taught music at [[Vasant Valley School]] and history at his alma mater, The Doon School.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/chandrachur-singh-career-aarya-6494596/|title=Chandrachur Singh on fame in the '90s, obscurity in the '00s and his rebirth in Aarya|date=7 July 2020|access-date=15 August 2020|archive-date=21 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200821223916/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/chandrachur-singh-career-aarya-6494596/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/brunch/cinema-whatever-happened-to-chandrachur-singh/story-3QYHygC8gIHSLBTgu0RhwJ.html|title=Cinema: Whatever happened to Chandrachur Singh....|date=28 June 2020|website=Hindustan Times|access-date=30 June 2020|archive-date=30 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200630023252/https://www.hindustantimes.com/brunch/cinema-whatever-happened-to-chandrachur-singh/story-3QYHygC8gIHSLBTgu0RhwJ.html|url-status=live}}</ref>

== Career ==
===1996-2000===
Singh made his acting debut in 1996 in ''[[Tere Mere Sapne (1996 film)|Tere Mere Sapne]]'' which was produced under [[Amitabh Bachchan Corporation Limited]]. Later that year he starred alongside [[Tabu (actress)|Tabu]] in ''[[Maachis (1996 film)|Maachis]]'' for which he won the [[Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut]]. He appeared in several films as a leading actor which failed to do well, but he got some notice in multi-starrers ''[[Daag: The Fire]]'' (1999) opposite [[Sanjay Dutt]], ''[[Kya Kehna]]'' (2000) opposite [[Preity Zinta]] and ''[[Josh (2000 film)|Josh]]'' (2000) opposite [[Aishwarya Rai]] and [[Shah Rukh Khan]]. He was nominated for Filmfare awards on two occasions, in different categories.

===2000-2006===
After initial success, his career went into a low, because of psychiatric problems and an alleged "dislocation of his shoulder joint", which he suffered while water skiing in [[Goa]]. He claimed he couldn't work out to stay fit which caused him to gain weight and lose roles.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/chandrachur-singh-on-phase-of-disillusionment-after-films-got-shelved-a-sense-of-surrender-came-along-soon-after/story-kei8oywJE1rMaaB8dKjs9O.html|title=Chandrachur Singh on 'phase of disillusionment' after films got shelved: 'A sense of surrender came along soon after'|date=8 June 2020|website=Hindustan Times|access-date=20 June 2020|archive-date=16 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200616165826/https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/chandrachur-singh-on-phase-of-disillusionment-after-films-got-shelved-a-sense-of-surrender-came-along-soon-after/story-kei8oywJE1rMaaB8dKjs9O.html|url-status=live}}</ref> His last few releases included ''[[Aamdani Atthani Kharcha Rupaiya]]'' (2001), ''Bharat Bhagya Vidhata'' (2002) and the delayed release ''Sarhad Paar'' which was shot in 2002 and released in 2006. All three films flopped at the box office.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/tv/chandrachur-singh-on-injury-that-threw-his-career-off-track-my-shoulder-would-get-dislocated-stop-shoot-for-some-days/story-nHdJiGzUHGlgHfl2tRt9sI.html|title=Chandrachur Singh on injury that threw his career off track: 'My shoulder would get dislocated, stop shoot for some days'|date=13 June 2020|website=Hindustan Times|access-date=20 June 2020|archive-date=21 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200621032103/https://www.hindustantimes.com/tv/chandrachur-singh-on-injury-that-threw-his-career-off-track-my-shoulder-would-get-dislocated-stop-shoot-for-some-days/story-nHdJiGzUHGlgHfl2tRt9sI.html|url-status=live}}</ref>

===2012-2017===
In 2012, he made a comeback with the multi-starer film ''[[Chaar Din Ki Chandni]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.outlookindia.com/newsscroll/tough-times-dont-last-tough-people-do-chandrachur-singh-on-his-acting-comeback/1864996|title=Tough ] times don''t last, tough people do: Chandrachur Singh on his acting comeback|website=outlookindia.com/|access-date=11 October 2020|archive-date=11 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201011125357/https://www.outlookindia.com/newsscroll/tough-times-dont-last-tough-people-do-chandrachur-singh-on-his-acting-comeback/1864996%7Ctitle%3DTough|url-status=live}}</ref> The film featured [[Tusshar Kapoor]], [[Kulraj Randhawa]], [[Anupam Kher]], [[Om Puri]] and [[Farida Jalal]] in lead roles. ''Chaar Din Ki Chandni'' received a mixed response from critics, and turned out to be a flop at most places in India. Singh also played a role in the 2012 English-language film ''[[The Reluctant Fundamentalist (film)|The Reluctant Fundamentalist]]'', directed by [[Mira Nair]]. He then appeared in ''[[Zilla Ghaziabad]]'' which had been delayed for years, and finally released in August 2013.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/i-don-t-want-to-be-typecast-chandrachur-singh-851552.html|title=I don't want to be typecast: Chandrachur Singh|date=19 June 2020|website=Deccan Herald|access-date=20 June 2020|archive-date=11 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201011125357/https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/i-don-t-want-to-be-typecast-chandrachur-singh-851552.html|url-status=live}}</ref> After [[Zila Ghaziabad]] Singh acted in some movies like ''Just U & me'' (2013), ''Chal Guru Ho Ja Shuru'' (2015), ''[[Aa Gaya Hero]]''(2017) and ''[[Yadvi - The Dignified Princess]]'' (2017)

===Comeback in 2020-present===
In 2020, Chandrachur made a comeback in the [[Hotstar]] original drama web series ''[[Aarya (Indian TV series)|Aarya]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/tv/chandrachur-singh-on-his-comeback-with-aarya-years-in-oblivion-i-see-it-as-a-learning-curve/story-usOAwnWRlHkC9XZckFVbqI.html|title=Chandrachur Singh on his comeback with Aarya, years in oblivion: 'I see it as a learning curve'|date=18 June 2020|website=Hindustan Times|access-date=20 June 2020|archive-date=20 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200620180931/https://www.hindustantimes.com/tv/chandrachur-singh-on-his-comeback-with-aarya-years-in-oblivion-i-see-it-as-a-learning-curve/story-usOAwnWRlHkC9XZckFVbqI.html|url-status=live}}</ref> He was appreciated for his role in Hotstar Original Series [[Aarya (Indian TV series)|Aarya]] (2020) directed by [[Ram Madhvani]] opposite [[Sushmita Sen]] as Tej Sareen. In January 2021, [[Koimoi]] magazine conducted an online audience poll for the best supporting actor in a Web Series, Chandrachur Singh won that online audience poll by getting 75% of the votes.<ref>https://www.koimoi.com/audience-poll/koimoi-audience-poll-2020-ishwak-singh-paatal-lok-to-chandrachur-singh-aarya-vote-for-the-best-supporting-actor-web-series/</ref>

== Awards and Nominations==

{| class="wikitable sortable"
!Year
!Award Show
!Award
!Film
!Result
|-
| 1996
| [[Filmfare Award]]
| [[Filmfare Best Debut Award]]
| ''[[Maachis]]''
| {{won}}
|-
| 2000
| [[Filmfare Award]]
| [[Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award]]
| ''[[Kya Kehna]]''
| {{nom}}
|-
| 2001
| [[International Indian Film Academy]]
| Best Actor in a supporting role
| ''[[Josh]]''
| {{nom}}
|-
| 2001
| [[Screen Awards]]
| Best Actor in a supporting role
| ''[[Josh]]''
| {{nom}}
|-
| 2021
| [[Koimoi]] Audience Poll <ref>https://www.koimoi.com/audience-poll/koimoi-audience-poll-2020-ishwak-singh-paatal-lok-to-chandrachur-singh-aarya-vote-for-the-best-supporting-actor-web-series/</ref>
| Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
| ''[[Aarya (Indian TV series)|Aarya]]''
| {{won}}
|}

== Filmography ==
{| class="wikitable"
|+ Key
| style="text-align:center; background:skyBlue;"| {{dagger|alt=Films that have not yet been released}}
| Denotes films that have not yet been released
|}
{| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders"
|- align="center"
! scope="col" | Title<ref name="bio">{{cite web|title=Chandrachur Singh Biography|url=http://in.movies.yahoo.com/artists/Chandrachur-Singh/biography-3061.html|publisher=[[Yahoo! Movies]]|accessdate=25 May 2010|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20101030102156/http://in.movies.yahoo.com/artists/Chandrachur-Singh/biography-3061.html|archivedate=30 October 2010}}</ref>
! scope="col" | Year
! scope="col" | Role
! scope="col" | Note
|-
!scope="row" align="left"| ''[[Tere Mere Sapne (1996 film)|Tere Mere Sapne]]''
| 1996
| Rahul Mehta
|
|-
!scope="row" align="left"| ''[[Maachis]]''
| 1996
| Kripal Singh 'Pali'
| Debut Film
|-
!scope="row" align="left"| ''[[Betaabi]]''
| 1997
| Sameer
|
|-
!scope="row" align="left"| ''[[Sham Ghansham]]''
| 1998
| Sham
|
|-
!scope="row" align="left"| ''[[Dil Kya Kare]]''
| 1999
| Som Dutt
|
|-
!scope="row" align="left"| ''[[Daag: The Fire]]''
| 1999
| Ravi Varma
|
|-
!scope="row" align="left"| ''[[Silsila Hai Pyar Ka]]''
| 1999
| Abhay Sinha
| Playback Singer Also
|-
!scope="row" align="left"| ''[[Josh (2000 film)|Josh]]''
| 2000
| Rahul
| Nominated 2 Times for Best Supporting Actor
|-
!scope="row" align="left"| ''[[Kya Kehna]]''
| 2000
| Ajay
| Nominated for best supporting Actor
|-
!scope="row" align="left"| ''[[Aamdani Atthani Kharcha Rupaiyaa]]''
| 2001
| Ravi
|
|-
!scope="row" align="left"| ''[[Junoon (2002 film)|Junoon]]''
| 2002
|
|
|-
!scope="row" align="left"| ''Bharat Bhagya Vidhata''
| 2002
| Shabbir Jehangir Khan
|
|-
!scope="row" align="left"| ''[[Mohabbat Ho Gayi Hai Tumse]]''
| 2002
| Raj
|
|-
!scope="row" align="left"| ''[[Sarhad Paar]]''
| 2006
| Ravi
|
|-
!scope="row" align="left"| ''[[Maruti Mera Dost]]''
| 2009
|
| Playback Singer
|-
!scope="row" align="left"| ''Kemiti Ae Bandhana''
| 2011
| Tanmay Patnaik
| Oriya Movie
|-
!scope="row" align="left"| ''[[Chaar Din Ki Chandni]]''
| 2012
| Prithvi Singh
|
|-
!scope="row" align="left"| ''[[The Reluctant Fundamentalist (film)|The Reluctant Fundamentalist]]''
| 2012
| Bandy Uncle
| English Film
|-
!scope="row" align="left"| ''[[Zilla Ghaziabad]]''
| 2013
| Karamvir
| Recurring Role
|-
!scope="row" align="left"|
''Just U & Me''
| 2013
|
|
|-
!scope="row" align="left"|
''Chal Guru Ho Jaa Shuru''
| 2015
| Sathya Baba
|
|-
!scope="row" align="left"|
''Chooda Ek Pratha''
| 2015
|
|
|-
!scope="row" align="left"|
''Prakash Electronic''
| 2017
|
|
|-
!scope="row" align="left"| ''[[Aa Gaya Hero]]''
|2017
|
|
|-
!scope="row" align="left"| ''[[Yadvi - The Dignified Princess]]''
| 2017
| Maharaja Bhupinder Singh
| English Film
|-
!scope="row" align="left"| ''Tumhare Liye''
|2021
|
|
|-
|}

==Television==

{| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders"
|- align="center"
! scope="col" | Title
! scope="col" | Year
! scope="col" | Channel
! scope="col" | Role
! scope="col" | Note
|-

!scope="row" align="left"|
''Royal Rasoi''<ref>https://m.timesofindia.com/tv/news/hindi/chandrachur-singh-turns-tv-host/articleshow/12965964.cms</ref>
| 2012-2013
| Food Food
| Self (Host)
| 13 Episodes
|-

!scope="row" align="left"|
''Guftagoo''
| 2012
| Rajya Sabha Tv
| Self
| 1 Episodes
|-

!scope="row" align="left"|
''[[Savdhaan India]]''
| 2014
| [[Life OK]]
| Akshay
| 1 Episodes
|-
!scope="row" align="left"|
''[[Aarya (Indian TV series)|Aarya]]''<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/web-series/aarya-actor-chandrachur-singh-ram-madhvani-6455996/|title=Aarya actor Chandrachur Singh: Ram Madhvani has a unique style of filmmaking|date=15 June 2020|access-date=20 June 2020|archive-date=15 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200615090918/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/web-series/aarya-actor-chandrachur-singh-ram-madhvani-6455996/|url-status=live}}</ref>
| 2020
| [[Hotstar]]
| Tej Sareen
| 9 Episodes
|}

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==
* {{IMDb name|0802103}}
* {{Instagram|imchandrachursingh}}

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