Chitrangda Singh says playing Smita Patil in a biopic would be dream role: 'I’ve been compared to her repeatedly'

It is always a privilege for an actor to step into the life of a cinematic legend and even more special when there is a natural resemblance to such an iconic figure. In one such instance, Chitrangda Singh has shared that portraying the legendary Smita Patil in a biopic would be an emotionally significant experience for her. Over the years, she has often been compared to the late icon, a connection that she says has grown increasingly personal with time.In a recent interaction with India Today, Chitrangda spoke about how often people have pointed out her resemblance to Smita Patil. She revealed that the comparisons have followed her for years, making the idea of playing Patil on screen especially significant. “I would love to play Smita ji on screen. If there was ever anyone I've been compared to repeatedly, it's Smita Patil. I've been told this so many times, and even her son Pratik has said it to me,” she said.Recalling a moment that truly took her by surprise, Chitrangda narrated an incident involving Smita Patil’s son, Prateik Smita Patil. She shared how he once mistakenly posted her photograph on Mother’s Day, believing it to be an image of his late mother.“In fact, Pratik once accidentally posted my picture on Mother's Day, thinking it was Smita ji. Someone sent it to me and said, ‘I don't think this is Smita ji, this is you, right?’ And I said, ‘Yes, that's my picture.’ It was shocking and surreal,” she added.Smita Patil continues to be celebrated as one of Indian cinema’s most powerful performers, remembered for her work in films such as ‘Bhumika’, ‘Arth’, ‘Manthan’, ‘Chakra’ and ‘Nishant’. Reflecting on the enduring comparisons, Chitrangda admitted that she now notices the similarities herself.“So yes, if I ever get the opportunity to play her, I think it would be incredible. When people point out the similarities now, I can see it too. Let's see if it happens someday, we can talk about it,” she said. On the work front, Chitrangda is gearing up for her next release, ‘The Battle of Galwan’, which stars Salman Khan in the lead. The film is slated to hit theatres on April 17.