Singh feels actresses perceived by reel image

Chitrangada Singh says actresses get stereotyped by the fraternity and audience alike based on their film image.

Having started her film career in 2003 with Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi, the actress has mostly been offered films in which she has portrayed a strong, idealistic and intelligent woman.

“I think actresses are perceived by their on-screen image in real life. I remember how after my debut film, people tend to think that I live my life wearing cotton saris like Geeta Rao of the film,” she said. “If we are doing something on-screen, and doing it conveniently, whether it’s the film fraternity or the audience — they start thinking about us like that. I am sure actresses who are doing bold scenes if a character demands, they might be perceived in the same manner in real life, which is scary.”

Singh was last seen in the Saif Ali Khan-starrer Baazaar, which is out now in the UAE.