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Chitrangada Singh opened up about her experience working with director Honey Trehan on 'Raat Akeli Hai 2', where she had to give 28 retakes for a single scene. She described Trehan as a demanding director but expressed gratitude, believing the challenge improved her craft. Singh also shared her inspiration from true stories and their importance in cinema. She commented on the recent controversy regarding Deepika Padukone's exit from a film, emphasizing personal choice and industry constraints.

Key Points: Chitrangada Singh on 28 Retakes with Demanding Honey Trehan

  • Chitrangada Singh shares 28 retakes story for 'Raat Akeli Hai 2'
  • Calls Honey Trehan a demanding director
  • Believes the experience improved her acting skills
  • Inspired by true stories and biopics
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Chitrangada Singh says she gave 28 retakes for a shot in 'Raat Akeli Hai 2'

Chitrangada Singh shares her experience of giving 28 retakes for 'Raat Akeli Hai 2' with demanding director Honey Trehan.

Chitrangada Singh says she gave 28 retakes for a shot in 'Raat Akeli Hai 2'
"I have never taken so many takes in my life. - Chitrangada Singh"

Mumbai, June 23

Actress Chitrangada Singh, who was recently seen in 'Housefull 5', has called Honey Trehan a very “demanding director”, as she had to give 28 retakes for a shot in 'Raat Akeli Hai 2'.

However, the actress is glad because it has helped her better the craft as an actor. The actress recently spoke with IANS, and shared the anecdote.

Speaking with IANS, the actress said, " Usually my second or third take is an okay take. We do it more sometimes. But usually my second or third take is the best or okay take. But the film that I have just done 'Raat Akeli Hai 2' with Honey Trehan, I have never taken so many takes in my life. I think it was a very challenging role and Honey is a very demanding director".

She further mentioned, "So I think I have given almost 28 takes for one shot. Yes, for the first time in my life. But I am so happy because I think my performance has improved a lot".

The actress also shared that stories based on real life inspire her as an artist. She feels such stories are important to tell as they open up a new world for the audience.

"I am very inspired by true stories, true incidents and true stories. They inspire me a lot. I think as cinema people, as filmmakers, it is very important to tell those stories for entertainment or inspiration or whatever you call it. So that's why I get excited with biopics", she added.

Recently, a controversy erupted when it was rumoured that Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone left Sandeep Reddy Vanga's film over an 8 hour shift.

When asked about her opinion on the subject of 8 hour shifts, the actress told IANS, "It is a matter of personal relationship. What is your understanding with the director? What are the requirements of the director and producer? If they can manage, I am sure they will manage. But sometimes there are restraints. There is a time restraint. There is a money restraint. There is scheduling".

"So I think we have to respect that aspect also. Because after all, time is money in this industry. Everybody is investing in a project. I don't want to comment. I think everyone has their own choice. And I think Deepika is a very big actress and it is her right to make a choice. It is her privilege to make a choice", she added.

- IANS

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Rahul K.
28 takes for one shot? That's some serious dedication! 🎬 But honestly, this shows how perfectionist Honey Trehan is as a director. Indian cinema needs more directors who push actors beyond their comfort zones. Chitrangada's humility in accepting this challenge is commendable.
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Priya M.
As someone who works in the corporate sector, I find it interesting how film industry professionals talk about work hours. 8-hour shift controversy seems trivial when you see actors giving 28 takes for perfection! Different industries, different work cultures I guess.
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Arjun S.
While I appreciate the dedication, 28 takes seems excessive no? At some point, doesn't it become counterproductive? The actor might lose spontaneity. Hope the final product justifies this approach. Waiting to see RAH2!
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Sunita R.
Chitrangada's comment about real-life stories is so true! Indian audiences connect more with biopics and reality-based cinema. That's why films like 'Neerja' and 'Dangal' worked so well. More power to actors who take up such challenging roles 👏
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Vikram J.
Interesting how she diplomatically handled the Deepika question. Bollywood politics can be tricky to navigate. Chitrangada showed maturity by not taking sides while acknowledging everyone's right to choose. Smart move!
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Neha P.
After seeing her in Housefull 5, I'm excited to see Chitrangada in a serious role again. Raat Akeli Hai was brilliant, hope the sequel maintains the same quality. The 28-take story has definitely increased my expectations! 😊

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