Meet actor who belongs to a royal family, once challenged Salman Khan, Shah Rukh, Akshay Kumar, one accident ruined his career, he is now…

This actor once aspired to become a civil servant, taught history in school, later entered Bollywood who gave tough fight to Shah Rukh, Salman, Akshay Kumar.

In Bollywood, many stars burst onto the scene with an electrifying presence, becoming overnight sensations. However, some faced sudden, dramatic shifts in their fortunes, leading them to vanish from the limelight almost instantly. One such actor, now 56 years old, has found himself living in obscurity due to a life-altering accident that brought him crashing down from his previous heights. Discover the intriguing story behind this once-celebrated star and the challenges he has faced since.

This actor once taught History in school, then became…

Before making his mark in Bollywood, this actor was a school teacher. Hailing from Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, and born in 1968, he had a passion for acting from a young age. He even taught music to children at a school in Delhi. However, his journey took a tumultuous turn in the 90s, leading to a career that sadly fell from grace. This talented individual is none other than Chandrachur Singh.

According to media reports, Chandrachur Singh once taught history and was preparing for the UPSC exams before his love for cinema led him to Mumbai. In 1990, he began his journey in the film industry as an assistant director for the movie ‘Awaargi.’ His acting debut came in 1996 with “Tere Mere Sapne,” a film produced by Amitabh Bachchan’s production house. This marked the beginning of his exciting yet tumultuous career in Bollywood.

Following his impressive debut, Chandrachur Singh won the Filmfare Best Male Debut Award for his performance in Maachis. The film’s iconic song, Chappa Chappa Charkha Chale, became a major hit and generated significant buzz. After this success, his career seemed poised for greatness with projects like Daag: The Fire and Kya Kehna. However, as fate would have it, life had different plans for him, leading to unforeseen challenges ahead.

In a revealing interview with Pinkvilla, Chandrachur Singh opened up about the accident that changed the course of his career. He recounted how he injured his shoulder while water skiing in Goa, which led to the halt of several film projects. Despite undergoing physiotherapy and even surgery, the treatment proved ineffective. As a result, he was unable to work for a decade, leaving a significant impact on his career.

While Chandrachur Singh made a comeback in 2012 with Char Din Ki Chandni, the film didn’t achieve the success he hoped for. His most recent appearance was in Akshay Kumar’s Kathputli, but he went largely unnoticed in the film. Interestingly, Chandrachur hails from a royal lineage; his father, Baldev Singh, served as an ex-MLA for Khair (Aligarh), and his mother was the daughter of the Maharaja of Balangir in Odisha. This fascinating background adds another layer to his intriguing story.