Chum Darang on 'Khauf': Had to scream my lungs out, which gave me migraines

IANS April 16, 2025 337 views

Chum Darang, known from Bigg Boss 18, makes her horror genre debut in the intense series Khauf on Prime Video. Her character Svetlana demanded extreme emotional and physical commitment, including scenes that left her with migraines and experiencing physical exhaustion. Working with veteran actors like Rajat Kapoor and Geetanjali Kulkarni was a career highlight for the emerging actress. The series, premiering on April 18, promises a gripping supernatural narrative directed by Pankaj Kumar and Surya Balakrishnan.

"I had to scream my lungs out, which gave me migraines" - Chum Darang
Chum Darang on 'Khauf': Had to scream my lungs out, which gave me migraines
Mumbai, April 16: Actress Chum Darang has talked about playing the character Svetlana in the series “Khauf” and said she “had to scream my lungs out, which gave me migraines.”

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Chum Darang makes horror genre debut in Prime Video series Khauf

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Worked alongside critically acclaimed actors like Rajat Kapoor

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Prepared intensively by immersing herself in horror content

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Physically demanding role involved extreme emotional scenes

Talking about her character, Chum said, "I connected with her instantly. She’s a fighter and a girl's girl, and I believe many people will resonate with her journey."

The “Khauf” project marks Chum’s debut in the horror genre, and her preparation was anything but typical.

Chum said, "Horror is my favorite genre, so I immersed myself in it—watched everything I could find," she said.

"I had to scream my lungs out, which gave me migraines. There were days I shot with a fever, and I even bled during one scene! I literally put my blood and sweat into this."

Working alongside critically acclaimed talents like Rajat Kapoor, Geetanjali Kulkarni, and Shilpa Shukla was a dream come true for Chum, who gained the spotlight after her stint in “Bigg Boss 18.”

"I feel lucky to share the screen with such amazing actors. There's never a dull moment, and I'm a huge fan of Rajat Kapoor," she said.

One of the series’ eerie standout moments features Svetlana in a suspenseful scene where she attempts to leave her hostel.

"Scenes like that, dependent on CGI and green screens, were completely new territory for me," she said.

"But it's my duty as an actor to bring those moments to life, and the directors guided us wonderfully through the process."

Marking Smita Singh’s debut as a creator and showrunner, Khauf is executive-produced by Sanjay Routray and Sarita Patil under the Matchbox Shots banner.

Directed by Pankaj Kumar and Surya Balakrishnan, the series boasts a stellar ensemble cast featuring Monika Panwar, Abhishek Chauhan, Geetanjali Kulkarni, and Shilpa Shukla in key roles.

‘Khauf’ will premiere exclusively on Prime Video on April 18.

Reader Comments

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Priya K.
Wow, Chum's dedication is next level! Bleeding during a scene? That's commitment. Can't wait to see her performance in Khauf. Horror is my favorite genre too! 👻
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Rahul S.
While I admire her passion, I hope production teams prioritize actor safety more. Migraines from screaming and working with fever shouldn't be normalized as "dedication."
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Ananya P.
Loved her in Bigg Boss! So excited to see her in a completely different avatar. The cast looks amazing too - Rajat Kapoor is always brilliant.
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Vikram J.
CGI and green screens can be tricky for newcomers. Props to her for pushing through. The hostel escape scene sounds intense!
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Sneha M.
"Put my blood and sweat into this" - what a powerful statement! Shows how much this project means to her. April 18 can't come soon enough!

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