Chum Darang is a renowned Indian actress and model, known for her lead role in “Badhaai Do” and being a contestant in Big Boss season 18 (2024-25). Chum is one of the few actresses from the Northeast of India who has made it to the very top of the Indian entertainment industry.
Who is Chum Darang?
Chum Darang is an actress and model, hailing from Pasighat, Arunachal Pradesh, India. She has been active in the Indian film and TV industry since 2020. Due to her impact in the Big Boss season 18, Chum has become a household name.
Chum Darang Age
Chum Darang is 33 years old as of 2025. The northeast sensation was born on 16 October 1991 in Pasighat, Arunachal Pradesh. She follows the Donyi‑Polo faith, which is native to her birthplace.
| Full Name | Chum Darang |
| Age | 33 years |
| Born | 16 October 1991 |
| Birth Place | Pasighat, Arunachal Pradesh |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Ethnic Roots | Mishmi Tribe |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra |
Physical Stats
Chum Darang’s height is 5 feet and 6 inches. She is fit, carrying a body weight of around 55 kg.
| Height | 5 feet and 6 inches, 168 cm, 1.68m |
| Weight | 55 kg, 121 Ibs |
| Body Measurements | 34–25–35 inches |
| Eye | Black |
| Hair | Black |
| Body Type | Slim |
| Tattoo | No |
Parents and Siblings
Tajeep Darang’s childhood was spent in a middle-class family in Pasighat. Tajeep Darang is her father, and Yamik Dulom Darang is her mother, who came inside the Big Boss house in the 2024-25 season.
Chum grew up with an elder sister, Mitu Darang, and younger brothers Tabit Darang and Ninong Darang.
| Father | Tajeep Darang |
| Mother | Yamik Dulom Darang |
| Sisters | Mitu Darang (Elder Sister) |
| Brothers | Tabit Darang and Ninong Darang (Younger Brothers) |
Education Background
From D’Ering Memorial Higher Secondary School in Pasigaht, Chum’s schooling happened. He is fluent in Hindi and English, with Tani, which is native to her roots in Arunachal Pradesh.
| School | D’Ering Memorial Higher Secondary School (Pasigaht) |
| Langauge | Tani, English and Hindi |
Chum Darang Boyfriend & Relationship Status
- Shrutika Arjun is her close friend, with whom she did have a rumoured relationship. But in May 2025, she started to unfollow him on Instagram.
- During the Big Boss show, Chum confirmed being in relationships in past.
- Her friendship with Karan Veer Mehra was the talk of the town during the Big Boss season 18 (late 2024 and early 2025). While they had some romantic moments in the BB house, they never confirmed being in a relationship. However, on 14 February 2025 (Valentine’s Day), they confirmed being in a relationship.
So, in a nutshell, Karan Veer Mehra as of 2025 is Chum Darang Boyfriend.
Professional Career
- 2007 to 2017: Chum Darang started her career with initial footsteps in the modelling career.
- At the young age of 16, Chum started to take part in beauty pageants.
- In 2010, she was crowned Miss AAPSU.
- In 2014, Chum was one of the finalists in Miss North East Diva.
- Finishing as second runner-up, Chum came second runner-up at 2015 Miss Himalaya.
- In 2017, Chum represented India at the Miss Asia Pacific World. The actress came fifth at an event where models from 24 nations took part.
- At the Miss Tiara India International 2017, she won the crown.
Even after 2017, she does modelling work. But her main focus is towards acting.
Acting and TV shows
- In 2020, Chum made her debut on a famous web series, Paatal Lok and played the role of Infomercial girl.
- Her Bollywood debut came in 2022 with Badhaai Do. Her role was one of the key characters of the movie. Her name in Badhaai Do was Rimjhim Jongkey. In the same year, she played Chum in Gangubai Kathiawadi.
- In 2024, Chum entered the Big Boss’ house. At first, she looked a very calm personality who might not serve well for the show. But remaining true to herself made her one of the finalists, as she finished 4th runner-up.
- In 2025, she was seen playing a leading role in Amazon’s web series Khauf. She was seen playing the role of Svetlana.
Social Media
Chum Darang has an organic and decent following of over 631k followers on Instagram, where she posts her work, brand deals and normal life snippets.
Chum is active on Facebook, with more than 225k followers. While on X, she has 8k plus followers.
- Instagram: chum_darang
- Facebook: @chumdarang
- X: @chumdarang
Net Worth
Chum Darang’s net worth is INR 4 cr as of 2024, with major contributions coming from her acting, brand deals and modelling career. She lives in Mumbai in a rented apartment.
Chum’s Hobbies and Trevia
- Chum Darang’s hobbies are reading, cooking and trevalling.
- In the Big Boss house, she became close friends with Karan Veer Mehra, Shilpa Shirodkar and Digvijay Rathee.
- Chum loves pink and black colours the most.
- Chum is an avid follower of Hollywood movies and TV shows.
- Salman Khan and Amir Khan are Chum’s favourite actors.
- Her favourite music band is Goo Goo Dolls.
- Chum’s favourite car company is BMW, and luxury fashion brands are LV and Gucci.
- Bali is her go-to holiday destination.
- Chum’s food habits are non-vegetarian, with a love for Japanese and Korean cuisines.
FAQs
Chum Darang’s religion is Donyi-Polo, which has a very small representation in Arunachal Pradesh.
In 2025, Chum Darang entered into a relationship with Karan Veer Mehra. But they have not married yet.
Chum was a contestant in season 18 of Big Boss (2024-25).
