Chitrangda Singh ready for Smita Patil biopic? Recalls when Prateik Babbar accidentally posted her photo on Mother’s Day

Chitrangda Singh, roped in as Salman Khan’s leading lady in Battle of Galwan, has expressed her desire to work in Smita Patil biopic. In fact, the actress recalled a time when even Patil’s own son Prateik Babbar (Prateik Smita Patil since 2025) confused her with the yesteryear actress and wished Chitrangda Mother’s Day instead of his real mother. The actress was in conversation with India Today where she made the revelations. Here’s everything she said…

Did Prateik Babbar wish Chitrangda Singh Mother’s Day instead of Smita Patil?

Chitrangda Singh confessed that she is often confused with Smita Patil. In fact, she even recalled a time when late actress Smita Patil’s own son Prateik Babbar got confused. "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 Prateik has said it to me. In fact, Prateik 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," the actress shared.

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Is Chitrangda Singh the leading actress for Smita Patil biopic?

Although Chitrangda Singh has expressed her desire to play one of India’s most respected artist Smita Patil on screen, she has not confirmed the same happening so far. "I would love to play Smita ji on screen. 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. Various names have been linked to Smita Patil biopic so far, but there has been no official announcement on the project or the leading lady.

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What is Chitrangda Singh’s upcoming project?

Chitrangda Singh is hoping for a powerful comeback with Salman Khan-starring Battle of Galwan. The movie, helmed by Apoorva Lakhia, is based on the Indo-China battle on the borders of Ladakh. The film is scheduled for theatrical release on April 17, 2026.

Smita Patil biopic FAQs

Q. Is there a biopic on Smita Patil?

A. While there's no official release yet, actress Chitrangda Singh has expressed interest in playing Smita Patil in a biopic, citing their resemblance and the actress's impactful performances.

Q. Who could play Smita Patil?

A. Chitrangda Singh has been mentioned as a potential candidate, and she's open to the idea, saying it would be a "dream role" for her.

Q. What would the biopic be about?

A. Smita Patil's life was marked by her exceptional performances in films like Bhumika, Arth, and Mirch Masala. The biopic could explore her journey as an actress, her personal struggles, and her contributions to Indian cinema.