Priyanka Chopra Actress Special

Priyanka in red saree curvy curvy

2008-01-05T22:05:00.000-08:00

Former Miss World and Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra says that Indian films are being appreciated globally and the actors are receiving offers from abroad including Hollywood.

"The Indian film industry has broken barriers and has gone international. The commercial collections and audience base abroad have grown", Priyanka told reporters in Bangalore. The actress said she had received "some offers" from Hollywood but said she would accept it only "if something excited" her.

"I would rather prefer to be the king here than be the Jack of all trades. There is a lot for me to achieve here," Priyanka, who has six films planned for 2008, said.

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Thinking Of You

2008-01-05T22:03:00.000-08:00

Some more of quotable quotes from the former Miss World:

When asked what sets her apart from other actresses: "I don't come from a film background. I haven't learned anything about films or film-making. But I have a thirst to know everything about my profession. I want to learn about cinematography, about editing, about music recordings, about post-production. So when people in the know talk, I willingly listen. Also, I'm not scared of working 20 hours a day."

"I got into the movies by accident. When I got an offer, I thought let's try this too. Everything in my life has happened by trial and error. I didn't even think I would win the Miss India title so where's the question of thinking I'd come this far." (July 2007)

Flow Like The Water

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When an offer to do an international project came her way, Priyanka just did not find it suitable enough to say yes. It is understood that Bollywood Actress Priyanka Chopra turned down an offer from Ashok Amritraj to do a cross cultural love story. The movie was to be an international project. But it appears, though the project was international, the lineage was not. Insiders say that the budget of the film was far below what is spent by Indian Filmmakers while making their own movies. So there was no point in working on a shoe string budget and not get noticed at all.

Glam Is me

2008-01-05T22:00:00.001-08:00

The glamorous Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra i going solo till now. In the past though there have been rumours of her dating Aryemaan. This association began on the sets of The Hero in which Priyanka Chopra plays the lead role and Aryemaan was the assistant producer. The aquaintance grew thick even after the filming of the movie was completed but did not turn into anything serious. Now I hear that Priyanka is going steady with Harmaan, the yet to be released film's hero, and has even popped the question. The news is not yet confirmed. I do not know what her views are on marriage and settling down. I just hope she is not phony like the latest crop like Raveena Tandon and Sushmita Sen who have adapted babies to give their lives a semblance of being settled.

Saphhire Brings The Fire

2008-01-05T21:59:00.001-08:00

The pretty actress has her bag full with work for 2008. Another project of hers is with Sunny Deol, with whom her association goes back to the days of The Hero. She is quite in awe of the actor and has already consented for the new yet to be named project by the actor director Sunny Deol. Sunny Bhai is obviously basking in the glory of the family venture Apne and is quite happy with the success of the film. He is making a new movie with brother Bobby Deol in the lead and Priyanka has already said yes for the love interest of Bobby Deol in the yet to be named project. Rumours have it that she is in so much awe of Sunny Deol that she is not even charging money for her role in the movie.

Sultry Diva

2008-01-05T21:58:00.001-08:00

In 2007, Priyanka was seen in only two big movies, Salaam - E - Ishq and Big Brother, both of which did reasonable well at the box office. This was Priyanka's personal choice to go slow because of her father's poor health who was diagnosed with a tumor in the Liver. It seems things are picking up for the former Miss World. Here is what she had to say about the year that has gone by and the year to be.

“Last year I had a sort of sabbatical year and this year just two releases. But 2008 will be my busiest calendar as I would be acting in six films. I have acted in about 20 films in my four-year-old cinema career so far and 2008 will be the busiest,” Priyanka said while speaking at the launch ceremony of 'Spice Local Lingo' SMS service by Spice Telecom for which she was the Brand ambassador.

Star Amongst Stars

2008-01-05T21:57:00.001-08:00

Priyanka Chopra and Salman Khan were good friends and even acted opposite each other in Mujhse Shaadi Karogi and Salaam-e-Ishq . But now reports are that all is not well between the two ever since Salman made demands to replace Priyanka with his girlfriend Katrina Kaif in London Dreams.

After that things soured between Priyanka and Salman, recently things were just returning to cordial between the two of them. But recently Sohail Khan offered Priyanka a role opposite himself in his co-production ‘Mr. and Mrs. Khanna’, but Priyanka refused.

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Frontal Attack

2008-01-05T21:56:00.001-08:00

Don't be fooled by that bust. There inside is a heart that beats for the under priviledged. Bollywood Actress Priyanka Chopra she is the only Indian in the USA to have been selected at the state level for the National Opus Honor Choir, which does extensive charity work back in India and the USA. She has also joined the CAF and CII in their literacy program and is their ambassador. Member of the support group for the Thalassemic children in U.P., India, former Miss World Priyanka Chopra has participated in the adult education awareness program with the non-governmental organizations in the peripheral areas of Bareilly. If that was not enough she has joined the Indian Government-sponsored Polio Eradication Program as a volunteer. She has even raised funds for the destitute in Boston, Massachusetts, USA, by participating in a church program.

Curves Ahead !!

2008-01-05T21:55:00.001-08:00

Here are some more quotes from the former Miss World Priyanka Chopra

"When I became Miss World, I couldn't believe I had won it. I used to sleep with my crown because I was scared someone would steal it. In a minute the world changed for me. (July 2007)

"I'm lucky. I don't know whether I'm deserving or not. All I know is that I work damn hard for everything. And God helps those who help themselves. Every day is like an exam. I believe destiny and hard work go hand in hand. I was studying to be an engineer when my mom and my brother sent my pictures for the Miss India contest. I didn't even know about it. If that isn't destiny, what is?" (July 2007)

Dancing Belle

2008-01-05T21:54:00.001-08:00

The new assignment of Priyanka Chopra is with Madhur Bhandarkar. Remember him? He gave us those insights into unknown worlds in Page 3 and Traffic Signal. It appears this time he is going to unravel the murky world of fashion in his film named, well, Fashion. Priyanka Chopra gets the prominent role in the film along with Kangana Raut. The inside news has it that the movie is going to have a "wardrobe malfunction" scene in it. Don't you guys start salivating just yet. In one of the scenes, Piggy Chops, as Priyanka Chopra is known, shares the ramp with Tyra Banks and Kate Moss. That is quite an achievement. I hear the movie is being shot in Paris. Well, I hope French premier and playboy Sarkozy doesn't pick up Priyanka Chopra as her new girl friend.

Bend It Like Chopra

2008-01-05T21:53:00.001-08:00

Here are some of the personal quotes by the former Miss World Priyanka Chopra

"I fail to understand why people would think I got a raw deal out of Krrish (2006), considering I was present all through the film, from the beginning till the end. And I don't know where people get off really. 'Krissh' has done a business of Rupees 150 crores. It's popular and is almost giving 'Superman' a run for its money, so what more convincing is required to get the point across? I'm very happy with the response I got fro the film. I'm happy with my role. I've learnt that you can't always please everyone in any case. And 'Krissh' is my moment of success; I will not allow anyone to take that away from me." (Stardust magazine, September 2006)

"Once I knew I wasn't going to be doing Umrao Jaan (2006), I completely disconnected from the film. And I cannot compare myself to Aishwarya Rai."

Good going Priyanka.

Coming At You

2008-01-05T21:52:00.001-08:00

Former Miss World and Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra is teaming up with Virgin Comics to create a new superhero character for comic books, animations and games.

The new content relationship makes Priyanka the first Miss World winner to create a superhero property, Virgin Comics said in a statement in Bangalore. The partnership also teams Priyanka with media company Virgin Comics, founded by Sir Richard Branson, author Deepak Chopra, filmmaker Shekhar Kapur and entrepreneurs Sharad Devarajan, Gotham Chopra and Suresh Seetharaman.

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Cat Fight II

2008-01-05T21:51:00.001-08:00

The cat fight seems to be continuing. In my opinion, going by all the accounts, one of them has held her nerve and kept her ego in check to emerge a humble and deserving winner. And that winner is our Bollywood Bomb Priyanka Chopra. Here is what she had to say about Kareena declaring every one other than herself and Rani Mukherjee as non-entities.

"Bebo is a more senior and hopefully more mature actress than me. I guess she’s qualified to comment on my caliber," Priyanka said and added, "When I reach her level of experience maybe I too can comment on the caliber of my contemporaries and juniors. I’d just like to let my work speak for me. And that includes Aitraaz where Kareena was also a part.”

So what’s the problem between Priyanka and Kareena anyway?

"I don’t know. From my end there’s none. I recently met her at a Diwali cards party. And she was fine with me. Only she can answer why she thinks so poorly of me. As far as I’m concerned I think she was splendid in Jab We Met. I like to give credit where it’s due. And you know what? On some level it’s flattering when colleagues give you importance."

Bravo girl. I am sure that training for Miss World contest is holding her in good stead.

Cat Fight

2008-01-05T21:50:00.001-08:00

The cats are at it. It appears Kareena Kapoor 's love-hate relationship with Priyanka Chopra is not over by any accounts. In a recent interview with a leading tabloid Kareena declared herself the only actress in town besides Rani Mukherjee .

When quizzed about her biggest competition Kareena responded, "The only actress of my generation that I really like is Rani. I don't see any other actresses." The journo persisted and asked her about Priyanka and Bipasha Basu who are doing reasonably well Kareena in all her 'humility' replied, "I said 'actresses".

"They are actresses…" the journo retorted to which Bebo said, "I only consider Rani to be an actress.”

Wow! i do not know what Bebo has got in her head, or rather if she has got anything inside that "Heads & Shoulders" head. Check the other post about what Priyanka has to say about this.

I Can Sing

2008-01-05T21:49:00.002-08:00

After making India proud at the world stage Priyanka Chopra or Sunshine as she is lovingly called went on top to become one of the top actresses in the Bollywood film industry. Such has been her dramatic rise in the recent years that she is already the most successful actress in the Bollywood industry in the past decade. Still just 25 years old, Priyanka has already delivered some of the biggest hits in the recent years like Don and Krrish. One aspect of her career that is not very well known is that Priyanka actually started off her film career with a Tamil movie in 2002 named Thamizhan in which she sang also. I am sure she has not got that mike in her hands just to lip sync.

Gatka Babe

2008-01-05T21:49:00.001-08:00

It seems her upcoming film Drona is going to demand a lot from her. The Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra says that she had to put in a lot of hard work to get into the role in Drona. She even had to learn 'Gatka'. The process of learning seems to have made her an admirer of 'Gatka'.

"I was quite amazed at the techniques involved in gatka," she told reporters in Chandigarh.

"Gatka experts were especially hired and they were flown to Mumbai to help me learn the art," Priyanka said.

Svelte Black

2008-01-05T21:48:00.001-08:00

Priyanka is looking forward to work with AB baby and John Abraham again. "Abhishek and I had fun during Bluffmaster and with John I did one of my toughest roles in Karam. I enjoyed that though it didn't work at the box office. But then whether a film does well or not is in nobody's hands," she said.

"The end of 2007 seems to be the beginning of the year for me because I started Fashion. I will soon be working for a Karan Johar production with Abhishek Bachchan and John Abraham. Both the films will be over by July. So the first-half of 2008 is packed." So here is wishing the Punjabi Kudi of bollywood all the best for 2008.

courtesy:hindustantimes.com

Peach And Cream

2008-01-05T21:47:00.001-08:00

Before wrapping up the year 2007, Actress Priyanka Chopra has started Madhur Bhandarkar's Fashion.

"The end of 2007 seems to be the beginning of the year for me because I started Fashion. I will soon be working for a Karan Johar production with Abhishek Bachchan and John Abraham. Both the films will be over by July. So the first-half of 2008 is packed."

She is pinning her hopes on Fashion.

"It's actually becoming a much bigger film than what it was meant to be. Let's face it, success is important. And to me the box office is very important."

Fashion is a special challenge.

"The character requires a lot of hard work. The graph is so steep. Madhur Bhandarkar is keeping me on my toes constantly. Yes, I admit Krrish and Don - The Chase Begins Again didn't have as much space for me as Fashion.

"But one does all kinds of movies. I enjoy the experience of trying something new each time. In Fashion, I'm far more at the forefront than Krrish or Don. But the challenge remains the same."

courtesy: hindustantimes.com

Thinking Of You

2008-01-05T21:46:00.001-08:00

"In 2007 I've just been busy doing commercials. And then there were other problems created by various people. I accepted it as an inevitable part of the year," Priyanka told IANS.

The Andaaz girl is a little uptight over what life has brought for her. But she is also ready to accept it all as a necessity. "The more popular you get, more people target you. That's fine. It's a professional hazard. You've got to take it in your stride. I'm glad my family stands by me. It is my strength and my weakness," she added.

courtesy: HindustanTimes

The Year That Was

2008-01-05T21:45:00.001-08:00

Priyanka Chopra, was last seen in the film Salaam-E-Ishq last year, plans to script a success story in 2008.

The year 2007 spelt turmoil for the actress. Although in this year she gave only one hit movie, her troubles spilled over to many domains. There were legal and police hassles over financial endeavours. At home, her ageing dad struggled with a serious illness. But it appears the going year has taken away the negatives with it and Bollywood Actress Priyanka Chopra is pleased with the fact that it ended on a positive note with her father also showing signs of improvement.

On Fire

2008-01-05T21:43:00.000-08:00

Like all young Miss India and Miss World winners, Actress riyanka Chopra had her eyes firmly set on a career in films. Winning the the Miss World title was a jewel in her resume. Her first assignment as an actress was, surprise surorise, a Tamil film Thamizhan, released in 2002, in which she also sung a song. This exposure was enough for her to move to Bollywood. In 2003, her first Bollywood film, The Hero: Love Story of a Spy was released and won her good reviews. Although it was not a critically accliamed movieand was goven a below average rating, performance of Priyanka Chopra was appreciated all around. The next movie was what really launched her into stardom. It was Andaaz opposite Akshay Kumar and the movie was a success, earning her a Filmfare Best Female Debut Award and a nomination for Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award.

Shake That Booty

2008-01-05T21:42:00.001-08:00

Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra was crowned Miss India World and later Miss World in 2000. In the same year, Lara Dutta and Diya Mirza, both from India, won the Miss Universe and Miss Asia Pacific crowns, in a rare triple.

When she won the Miss World crown, she became the fifth Indian woman to win the title, and the fourth Indian woman to win in a span of seven years.

The Spunky Diva

2008-01-05T21:41:00.001-08:00

Priyanka Chopra, although born in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, has spent a major time of her childhood travelling with her parents. Her dad, who was a doctor in the Indian Army, had frequent postings, which took them to various places and corners of India. Amongst many places where she has grown up, prominent are Rae Barreilly and Lucknow, in Uttar Pradesh. Her initial schooling was done in Lucknow at the La Martiniere Girls' School. This was followed by another relocation which took her to the St. Maria Goretti School in Rae Bareilly.

Her formative years were spent studying in the United States where she was a student at Newton North High School in Newton, Massachusetts and North Delta Senior Secondary School in North Delta. However, she returned to India to complete her high school at the Army School in Bareilly. Her college education started in the Jai Hind college in Mumbai but she could not complete college. The reason for not completing college? Well, don't we know that she won the Miss World Pageant!

Wild Beauty

2008-01-05T21:40:00.001-08:00

Amongst her many varied tastes, Bollywood Actress Priyanka Chopra particularly enjoys Indian music and dance. She has an inbuilt flair for writing poetry and short stories. Her hobbies also include reading. She is no into reading light stuff, but some heavy stuff like biographies of known personalities. I am sure she would be drawing plenty of lessons from those. Bollywood Heroine Priyanka Chopra is associated with a number of charities and has contributed immensely in a personal manner for social-welfare programs. She has matched her good looks with her ambition and has done well in the industry of movies so far.

Jungle Queen

2008-01-05T21:36:00.000-08:00

Priyanka Chopra was born 18th July 1982 to the family of Capt. Dr. Ashok Chopra and Dr. Madhu Chopra. Being from an army background, she had a very varied upbringing. She started her education at La Martinière Girls College in Lucknow as a resident student; which was followed by a short stint at Maria Goretti College in Bareilly. This good early schooling prepared her for further studies in the USA. She went on to complete her tenth grade in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. For further studies, she had different things on her mind. She either wanted to be a software Engineer or a Criminal Psychologist. Would we not have loved her to be a criminal psychologist?