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'''Chum Darang''' is an Indian model, actress, social activist and entrepreneur from ] of ]. She has won various beauty pageants.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://beautypageants.indiatimes.com/miss-india/Small-town-girls-have-potential-to-represent-their-state-Chum-Darang/articleshow/30330555.cms |title=Small town girls have potential to represent their state: Chum Darang |work=The Times of India |date=13 February 2014 |access-date=8 July 2017}}</ref> She's currently a contestant of the Indian reality show, ]. '''Chum Darang''' is an Indian model, actress, social activist, entrepreneur and Beauty pageants title holder. She was crowned Miss ] in 2010, and later represented India at ] and Miss Asia World 2017. She is best known for her work in ] and '']''.


==Pageantry==
Chum has a family of 6, her parents (Tajeep Darang and Yamik Dulom Darang) and 3 siblings, 2 younger brothers ( Tabit Darang and Ninong Darang) and 1 elder sister (Mitu Darang). She also successfully runs her own cafe called 'Cafe Chu' in ]. She played a small role in the series, '']''. Darang is a social activist and was recognized by the Governor of Arunachal Pradesh for her work.{{citation needed|date=January 2020}}
Chum's interest in beauty pageants began in 2007 when she was 16. A major turning point in her journey was winning Miss ] in 2010.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://thenortheasttoday.com/meet-chum-darang-from-arunachal-miss-earth-india-2016-finalist/ |title=Meet Chum Darang from Arunachal, "Miss Earth India 2016" Finalist |publisher=North East Today |access-date=8 July 2017 |archive-date=25 May 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170525211831/http://thenortheasttoday.com/meet-chum-darang-from-arunachal-miss-earth-india-2016-finalist/ |url-status=dead}}</ref> She later participated in various national and international beauty contests. She was a finalist in Miss North East Diva 2014.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.arunachalnews.com/chum-darang-qualifies-for-2014-vivel-north-east-diva-beauty-pageant-final/ |title=Chum Darang qualifies for 2014 Vivel North East DIVA Beauty Pageant final |publisher=Arunachal News |date=14 January 2014}}</ref>


=== Miss Himalaya 2015 ===
==Beauty pageants==
Darang's interest in beauty pageants started in 2007 when she was just 16 and a major turning point was her winning ''Miss ] 2010''.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://thenortheasttoday.com/meet-chum-darang-from-arunachal-miss-earth-india-2016-finalist/ |title=Meet Chum Darang from Arunachal, "Miss Earth India 2016" Finalist |publisher=North East Today |access-date=8 July 2017 |archive-date=25 May 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170525211831/http://thenortheasttoday.com/meet-chum-darang-from-arunachal-miss-earth-india-2016-finalist/ |url-status=dead}}</ref> She later participated in various National and International beauty contests. She was one of the finalists of ''North East Diva'' 2014<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.arunachalnews.com/chum-darang-qualifies-for-2014-vivel-north-east-diva-beauty-pageant-final/ |title=Chum Darang qualifies for 2014 Vivel North East DIVA Beauty Pageant final |publisher=Arunachal News |date=14 January 2014}}</ref> and was the second Runner up at '']'' 2015.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.misshimalaya.com/event/2015/10/tanshuman-gurung-wins-miss-himalaya-pageant-crown/ |title=Tanshuman Gurung wins Miss Himalaya Pageant crown |publisher=Misshimalaya.com |date=5 October 2015}}</ref> She was the second runner-up at ] pageant in 2015.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.misshimalaya.com/event/2015/10/tanshuman-gurung-wins-miss-himalaya-pageant-crown/ |title=Tanshuman Gurung wins Miss Himalaya Pageant crown |publisher=Misshimalaya.com |date=5 October 2015}}</ref>


===Miss Earth India 2016=== ===Miss Earth India 2016===
She participated in ] contest which sends its winner to ] and won Miss Earth India Water 2016.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.northeasttoday.in/chum-darang-wins-miss-earth-india-water-crown/ |title=Chum Darang Wins Miss Earth India Water Crown |publisher=North East Today |date=7 October 2016}}</ref> Chum participated in the ] contest, which selects representatives for ]. She won the title of Miss Earth India Water 2016.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.northeasttoday.in/chum-darang-wins-miss-earth-india-water-crown/ |title=Chum Darang Wins Miss Earth India Water Crown |publisher=North East Today |date=7 October 2016}}</ref>


===Miss Asia World 2017=== ===Miss Asia World 2017===
She represented India in ''Miss Asia World'' 2017 beauty pageant, competing with contestants from 24 countries. She stood fifth and won the ''Miss Internet'' sub-title.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.arunachaltimes.in/arunachal-beauty-chum-darang-5th-runners-up-at-miss-asia-world/ |title=Arunachal beauty Chum Darang fifth runners up at Miss Asia World |work=Arunachal Times |date=22 May 2017 |access-date=8 July 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170626090805/http://www.arunachaltimes.in/arunachal-beauty-chum-darang-5th-runners-up-at-miss-asia-world/ |archive-date=26 June 2017 |url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.arunachaltimes.in/pasighat-welcomes-miss-asia-world-runners-up-title-winner-chum-darang/ |title=Pasighat welcomes Miss Asia World runners-up title winner Chum Darang |work=Arunachal Times |date=28 May 2017 |access-date=24 July 2017 |archive-date=5 July 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170705175137/http://www.arunachaltimes.in/pasighat-welcomes-miss-asia-world-runners-up-title-winner-chum-darang/ |url-status=dead}}</ref> She represented India in the Miss Asia World 2017 beauty pageant, competing with contestants from 24 countries. She was placed fifth and won the Miss Internet subtitle.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.arunachaltimes.in/arunachal-beauty-chum-darang-5th-runners-up-at-miss-asia-world/ |title=Arunachal beauty Chum Darang fifth runners up at Miss Asia World |work=Arunachal Times |date=22 May 2017 |access-date=8 July 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170626090805/http://www.arunachaltimes.in/arunachal-beauty-chum-darang-5th-runners-up-at-miss-asia-world/ |archive-date=26 June 2017 |url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.arunachaltimes.in/pasighat-welcomes-miss-asia-world-runners-up-title-winner-chum-darang/ |title=Pasighat welcomes Miss Asia World runners-up title winner Chum Darang |work=Arunachal Times |date=28 May 2017 |access-date=24 July 2017 |archive-date=5 July 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170705175137/http://www.arunachaltimes.in/pasighat-welcomes-miss-asia-world-runners-up-title-winner-chum-darang/ |url-status=dead}}</ref>


===Miss Tiara India International 2017=== ===Miss Tiara India International 2017===
She currently holds the crown of ''Miss Tiara India International'' 2017. She also won two subtitles "Miss Sports Gear" and "Miss Best National costume", defeating 28 contestants including participants from United States and Turkey.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.arunachaltimes.in/chum-darang-crowned-miss-tiara-india-international-2017/ |title=Chum Darang crowned Miss Tiara India International-2017 |work=Arunachal Times |date=13 January 2017 |access-date=8 July 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170615171238/http://www.arunachaltimes.in/chum-darang-crowned-miss-tiara-india-international-2017/ |archive-date=15 June 2017 |url-status=dead}}</ref> Chum holds the crown of Miss Tiara India International 2017. She also won two subtitles, "Miss Sports Gear" and "Miss Best National Costume".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.arunachaltimes.in/chum-darang-crowned-miss-tiara-india-international-2017/ |title=Chum Darang crowned Miss Tiara India International-2017 |work=Arunachal Times |date=13 January 2017 |access-date=8 July 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170615171238/http://www.arunachaltimes.in/chum-darang-crowned-miss-tiara-india-international-2017/ |archive-date=15 June 2017 |url-status=dead}}</ref>
== Acting career ==
In 2020, Chum made her acting debut with ]'s '']'', directed by ] and ].

In 2022, she made her ] film debut with '']'', directed by ], where she played a pivotal role alongside ] and ]. Her portrayal of a same-sex partner in the film was highly praised for its sensitivity and authenticity, earning her recognition as an emerging talent in the Indian film industry. The same year, she also appeared in ]'s '']'', where she played the role of a prostitute.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2022-02-08 |title=Chum Darang: My character in Badhaai Do is a fun girl, I had no inhibitions playing her |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/chum-darang-my-character-in-badhaai-do-is-a-fun-girl-i-had-no-inhibitions-playing-her/articleshow/89412117.cms |access-date=2024-10-16 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-10-12 |title=Chum Darang entered Bigg Boss 18 to promote North-East India culture |url=https://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/television-news/article/chum-darang-bigg-boss-18-coontestant-promote-north-east-india-culture-23410005 |access-date=2024-10-16 |website=Mid-day |language=en}}</ref>

== Other work ==
Darang also runs her own café, 'Cafe Chu' in ].<ref>{{cite web |date=13 February 2014 |title=Small town girls have potential to represent their state: Chum Darang |url=http://beautypageants.indiatimes.com/miss-india/Small-town-girls-have-potential-to-represent-their-state-Chum-Darang/articleshow/30330555.cms |access-date=8 July 2017 |work=The Times of India}}</ref>

As a social activist, Chum was recognized by the Governor of ] for her work.{{citation needed|date=January 2020}}


== Filmography == == Filmography ==
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|Infomercial girl
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|<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-10-10 |title=Exclusive: Bigg Boss 18's Chum Darang: I won't tolerate disrespect of any kind, this is one thing that can trigger me |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/exclusive-bigg-boss-18s-chum-darang-i-wont-tolerate-disrespect-of-any-kind-this-is-one-thing-that-can-trigger-me/articleshow/114128040.cms |access-date=2024-11-09 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>
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⚫ ==External links==
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==References== ==References==
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Latest revision as of 13:26, 3 January 2025

Indian model, actress and entrepreneur

Chum Darang
Darang in 2022
BornPasighat, Arunachal Pradesh
Occupations
  • Model
  • actress
  • entrepreneur
Beauty pageant titleholder
Title
Major
competition(s)

Chum Darang is an Indian model, actress, social activist, entrepreneur and Beauty pageants title holder. She was crowned Miss AAPSU in 2010, and later represented India at Miss Earth India 2016 and Miss Asia World 2017. She is best known for her work in Badhai Do and Bigg Boss 18.

Pageantry

Chum's interest in beauty pageants began in 2007 when she was 16. A major turning point in her journey was winning Miss AAPSU in 2010. She later participated in various national and international beauty contests. She was a finalist in Miss North East Diva 2014.

Miss Himalaya 2015

She was the second runner-up at Miss Himalaya pageant in 2015.

Miss Earth India 2016

Chum participated in the Miss Earth India 2016 contest, which selects representatives for Miss Earth. She won the title of Miss Earth India Water 2016.

Miss Asia World 2017

She represented India in the Miss Asia World 2017 beauty pageant, competing with contestants from 24 countries. She was placed fifth and won the Miss Internet subtitle.

Miss Tiara India International 2017

Chum holds the crown of Miss Tiara India International 2017. She also won two subtitles, "Miss Sports Gear" and "Miss Best National Costume".

Acting career

In 2020, Chum made her acting debut with Amazon Prime Video's Paatal Lok, directed by Avinash Arun and Prosit Roy.

In 2022, she made her Bollywood film debut with Badhaai Do, directed by Harshavardhan Kulkarni, where she played a pivotal role alongside Bhumi Pednekar and Rajkummar Rao. Her portrayal of a same-sex partner in the film was highly praised for its sensitivity and authenticity, earning her recognition as an emerging talent in the Indian film industry. The same year, she also appeared in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Gangubai Kathiawadi, where she played the role of a prostitute.

Other work

Darang also runs her own café, 'Cafe Chu' in Pasighat.

As a social activist, Chum was recognized by the Governor of Arunachal Pradesh for her work.

Filmography

Films

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2022 Badhaai Do Rimjhim Jongkey
Gangubai Kathiawadi Chum

Television

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2020 Paatal Lok Infomercial girl
2024–present Bigg Boss 18 Contestant

References

  1. "Meet Chum Darang from Arunachal, "Miss Earth India 2016" Finalist". North East Today. Archived from the original on 25 May 2017. Retrieved 8 July 2017.
  2. "Chum Darang qualifies for 2014 Vivel North East DIVA Beauty Pageant final". Arunachal News. 14 January 2014.
  3. "Tanshuman Gurung wins Miss Himalaya Pageant crown". Misshimalaya.com. 5 October 2015.
  4. "Chum Darang Wins Miss Earth India Water Crown". North East Today. 7 October 2016.
  5. "Arunachal beauty Chum Darang fifth runners up at Miss Asia World". Arunachal Times. 22 May 2017. Archived from the original on 26 June 2017. Retrieved 8 July 2017.
  6. "Pasighat welcomes Miss Asia World runners-up title winner Chum Darang". Arunachal Times. 28 May 2017. Archived from the original on 5 July 2017. Retrieved 24 July 2017.
  7. "Chum Darang crowned Miss Tiara India International-2017". Arunachal Times. 13 January 2017. Archived from the original on 15 June 2017. Retrieved 8 July 2017.
  8. "Chum Darang: My character in Badhaai Do is a fun girl, I had no inhibitions playing her". The Times of India. 8 February 2022. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 16 October 2024.
  9. "Chum Darang entered Bigg Boss 18 to promote North-East India culture". Mid-day. 12 October 2024. Retrieved 16 October 2024.
  10. "Small town girls have potential to represent their state: Chum Darang". The Times of India. 13 February 2014. Retrieved 8 July 2017.
  11. "Bhumi Pednekar's Badhaai Do co-star Chum Darang to be a part of Bigg Boss 18? Here's what we know". The Times of India. 6 October 2024. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 17 October 2024.
  12. "Bigg Boss 18 contestant Chum Darang says she respects Gangubai Kathiawadi co-star Alia Bhatt as an actor: 'She is very hardworking'". The Indian Express. 8 October 2024. Retrieved 17 October 2024.
  13. Azeem, Eba Fatima. "Bigg Boss 18 Contestant Chum Darang: 5 Lesser-known Facts About The Arunachal Pradesh Girl". News24. Retrieved 17 October 2024.
  14. "Exclusive: Bigg Boss 18's Chum Darang: I won't tolerate disrespect of any kind, this is one thing that can trigger me". The Times of India. 10 October 2024. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 9 November 2024.

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