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Director Vishal Bhardwaj, who helmed Kaminey, reshared Priyanka’s post on Instagram with an emotional tribute.
Priyanka Chopra in stills from Vishal Bhardwaj’s Kaminey.
Priyanka Chopra Jonas has built an extraordinary career across Bollywood and Hollywood, yet Indian audiences still long for her return to Hindi cinema. After making her mark in films like Fashion, Barfi! and Bajirao Mastani, Priyanka expanded into Hollywood, winning global recognition through projects like Quantico and Citadel. While she continues to dominate on the international stage, her absence from Bollywood is strongly felt.
Recently, PeeCee gave fans a nostalgic treat by sharing snippets from her 2009 cult classic Kaminey. The post, which featured Shahid Kapoor as Guddu and Priyanka as Sweety Bhope, marked the film’s 16-year anniversary. Priyanka recalled being offered the role while shooting Dostana in Miami. She revealed: “I remember him telling me the story and I said, ‘Well, she has approximately 8 scenes.’ And he said, ‘With us working on it, it will end up being so much more. Trust me.’ And I did. He promised he would make something incredible for me after this in appreciation for doing the part. But honestly, I was just greedy to work with him. A few years later, we did 7 Khoon Maaf.”
Vishal Bhardwaj’s Emotional Note for Priyanka Chopra
Director Vishal Bhardwaj, who helmed Kaminey, reshared Priyanka’s post on Instagram with an emotional tribute. He wrote: “Ask me how much I miss those days. You have been one of the finest collaborations of my career. Remember one day, when you got angry, I handwrote a poem on a napkin and sent it to manaoo you. ‘Doosri jangaleedam ko khatam huye bhi beetein saal. Ab bhi kuch Japani afsar chhupien mile hain duty par. Tum se kab ab milna hoga.. Kya ab bhi naraaz ho tum?’”
Responding warmly, Priyanka replied, “Hahaha aapse kaun naraaz reh sakta hai? Aaiye milne.”
The heartwarming exchange between the actor and director set social media abuzz, with fans celebrating their bond and demanding more collaborations in the future.
Fans Urge Priyanka to Return to Bollywood
Under the post, fans expressed how deeply they miss Priyanka’s presence in Hindi films. One user commented, “Watching these snippets just makes us realise what Bollywood is missing out on. The way it’s been feeding us mediocrity left right and centre these days. Laut aao PC! 😢” Another wrote, “Probably one of the finest actress and till today I see so many movies and feel Priyanka would have nailed it in that particular role.”
The nostalgia-filled moment has only intensified anticipation for Priyanka’s much-awaited comeback. Fans are now keeping an eye out for her first look in SSMB29, directed by SS Rajamouli and co-starring Mahesh Babu. If social media is anything to go by, her return to Bollywood will be welcomed with overwhelming love and excitement.
Shrishti Negi is a journalist with over eight years of experience in the media industry. She leads the Entertainment desk at News18.com. She writes breaking news stories, generates feature ideas, edits copies, …Read More
Shrishti Negi is a journalist with over eight years of experience in the media industry. She leads the Entertainment desk at News18.com. She writes breaking news stories, generates feature ideas, edits copies, … Read More
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