That would be Chitrangada Singh's reaction if you get her talking on the Indian capital. The actor, who has spent a good chunk of her life in Delhi, feels that the metro is now taking centrestage in Indian cinema, first with films like Delhi 6, and now films like No one Killed Jessica
That would be Chitrangada Singh's reaction if you get her talking on the Indian capital. The actor, who has spent a good chunk of her life in Delhi, feels that the metro is now taking centrestage in Indian cinema, first with films like Delhi 6, and now films like No one Killed Jessica, the upcoming Delhi Belly and Chitrangada's next, which are all set in the hot and happening metro. She talks to CS about why filmmakers are suddenly zooming into Delhi: 
Life in a metro
I guess that we are finally out of that 'installation mode,' where we installed a film in a studio. And Delhi probably is becoming a hot favourite with filmmakers because of its distinct flavour. Look at Chandni Chowk or Red Fort -- these landmarks have got so much character.
If you set a film in Delhi, you invariably add a certain flavour to it without making too much effort. For example, a Connaught Place lends itself beautifully to cinemau00a0-- it creates the right mood of a busy road, great weather and life all around you.
Maximum city
Even the negative stereotypes attached to Delhi add to the drama associated with the metro. It is full of aggressive peopleu00a0-- you will find lots of Punjabis and Haryanavis here who are ready to get into fights at the slightest provocation.
The city is a mix of all sorts of people and everyone here has some big connection or the other. You rub them the wrong way and they will step out of the car and say, 'Don't you know who I am?' I don't know whether this side of Delhi attracts filmmakers to it, but it sure grabs headlines every now and then.u00a0
Capital crazy
Delhi is one of my favourite cities because I've spent a good portion of my life here and formed some great memories. The market places, colleges, food joints here can't get better. And of course, the fact that Delhi is home for me makes it even more special.
Though I also find Mumbai very interesting, with its wide pool of creative people, I always associate the city with work. But Delhi will continue to remain my home because, as you know, it has many golf courses and since my husband is a golfer, we can't think of relocating. Barring that, I like being in Delhi because it is so culturally activeu00a0-- there are art galleries, theatres, dance and music centres galore. I couldn't ask for more.
Who: Chitrangada Singh
What: Talking about Delhi becoming a popular Bollywood setting
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