Was Priyanka behind Ranbir, Kareena not sharing stage?

It would have been the first time that Kareena Kapoor and her cousin Ranbir would be on stage together but for Priyanka Chopra! 

Thanks to Kareena Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra's infamous war of words on Karan Johar's TV show, a first time-ever moment in Bollywood could not take place. 

The makers of a reality TV show wanted Bebo and her cousin Ranbir Kapoor to appear together on the stage to promote their respective films. However, given the alleged acrimonious relationship between Bebo and Piggy Chops, who is Ranbir's co-star in his film, this coming-together did not happen. 


Our source says, `In the context of the Kapoor family being a part of Bollywood since the last 80 years, it's sad that Kareena and her cousin Ranbir have never appeared together on the stage ever. The makers of the show wanted to make this possible.` 


Apparently at the last minute, it was decided that it could not go as planned. The source adds, `Everyone realised that it would not be possible to get Kareena and RK's co-star Priyanka Chopra on the same stage. That's why Ranbir shot his portions on Friday whereas Kareena went live on the show.` 

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Priyanka Chopra named India's Best Dressed

Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra, known for her simple yet stylish wardrobe, has been given the title of India's Best Dressed by People magazine.

Annually, the magazine honours style icons with the Best Dressed edition. This year, Priyanka has featured on the cover of its India edition.

About being chosen as the face of People's special issue of India's Best Dressed for 2011, Priyanka said: "I'm excited because I never thought I would get this title."

Talking of the one style accessory she has at all times, she said: "I wear confidence."

The former Miss World will walk the ramp for Manish Malhotra at the Mercedes-Benz Best Dressed Show 2011 in Mumbai Saturday evening, in a celebration of the special issue of the magazine.

She will wear an Indo-Western creation.

"The Best Dressed show marks the coming together of the entertainment industry's most stylish people on one platform. My collection for the evening is my signature style of opulent glamorous Indian wear," Malhotra said in a statement.

Priyanka thinks working with Kareena can be fun!

MUMBAI: Kareena Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra are known for being rivals both on and off the screen.

Their animosity towards each other was further fuelled when reports about PC refusing an item song in Saif Ali Khan's home production Agent Vinod, surfaced.

It was said that she didn't want to do the film because it was also Bebo's film. Priyanka wanted to avoid Kareena's wrath by doing a song in her boyfriend's film.

Saif was recently asked at an event if he was upset that PC didn't want to do the song, and he replied, "I am completely fine with that, as most actresses do not want to share screen space with Bebo."

Priyanka however says working with Kareena would be fun it if happens. "I was approached for the item song, but it never went further than a conversation. I would love to do a song with Kareena in her film; it would be fun. I believe Agent Vinod is shaping up to be a fantastic film, but I haven't even heard the song yet. So please, stop the speculation."

Priyanka-Aamir in Three Musketeers remake?

Author Alexandre Dumas' popular novel Three Musketeers is likely to be turned into a film in Hindi.

PVR Pictures is said to be in talks with Summit Entertainment, the distributors of Hollywood film The Three Musketeers, for the Hindi remake and reportedly they are considering Aamir Khan and Priyanka Chopra to play prominent roles.

"They are considering casting Aamir as the Duke of Buckingham and Priyanka as Milady de Winter, who is one of the antagonists in the film. But the actors to play three musketeers are still not known," the source told IANS.

Three Musketeers talks about Porthos, Athos and Aramis who served the king of France as his best musketeers. After discovering an evil conspiracy to overthrow the king, the musketeers come across a young, aspiring hero, D'Artagnan, and take him under their wing. Together, the four embark on a mission to bust the plot that not only threatens the crown, but the future of Europe itself. Source

Priyanka Chopra signs global album deal

Leading Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra has signed a deal to record her first music album and will be managed by the man behind US star Lady Gaga, according to music labels.

Universal Music Group and Desi Hits said in a statement on Friday that they had brokered a worldwide recording agreement with the 29 year old and she was already writing and recording the English language pop album.

Her foray into the global music scene, a first for a Hindi-language film star and a sign of an increasingly outward-looking trend in the industry will be overseen by Troy Carter, chief executive of LA-based Atom Factory.

Carter also manages Lady Gaga, the pop culture icon of hits like "Telephone", "Poker Face" and "Born This Way" who is known for her outlandish dress sense.

"It has been a long-cherished dream which is finally coming true. I am truly excited to have an opportunity to present my musical dimension on a world platform," Chopra said.

"This is a fascinating new experience for me and I am thoroughly enjoying the journey".

Desi Hits, set up in 2007 and with offices in New York, London and Mumbai, is a media and entertainment company that specialises in "east-west fusion" and is currently working on bringing Lady Gaga to India.

The company will release Chopra's album in North America through Interscope Geffen A and M Records, part of the Universal Music Group, and in international markets through Island Records UK, the companies said.

No indication was given of the size of the deal. (AFP)

Priyanka Chopra excited about Gaga’s concert

MUMBAI: International pop icon Lady Gaga is set to come to India on a three-city tour, much to the excitement of her many fans, including the Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra.

Priyanka is quite kicked about Gaga performing in Mumbai. In February this year, Priyanka had personally met Lady Gaga after attending her concert at the Madison Square Garden in New York. Priyanka had asked Lady Gaga to come to India.

Now that Priyanka’s wish is coming true, the actress is excited about meeting the singer.

Priyanka Chopra rivalry 'delays Barfee shoot'

Priyanka Chopra and Ileana D'Cruz have reportedly fallen out over the size of their roles in Barfee.

South Indian film star D'Cruz is making her Bollywood debut in the movie, which co-stars Ranbir Kapoor.

Speaking to Mumbai Mirrror, an insider said: "After seeing how powerful Priyanka's role is in Barfee, Ileana is being warned by her friends that she might be reduced to a has-been like Kangna Ranaut in Anurag Basu's Kites."

D'Cruz is reportedly worried that her role in the film will be cut out and has delayed shooting until the issue is sorted out.

Chopra took on the role of a girl with learning difficulties, while Cruz is playing a more conventional female lead in the movie, which is billed as a "romantic murder mystery".

Priyanka says will go back to TV

Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra has said that she would be back on the small screen in the future.

"I will go back to TV when the right opportunity presents itself and if I have the time in between my film commitments, which are my priority," Priyanka told Indian news agency.

"I have no regrets that I couldn't make it this year. I wanted to do something different last year and Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi was presented to me. I had the time and I did it. This year I am very busy with shooting for five diverse films, which I am enjoying thoroughly," she added.

Priyanka Chopra gets 1m Twitter followers

Priyanka Chopra has become the first Bollywood star to get over a million followers on Twitter.

The Saat Khoon Maaf actress said that she feels connected to her fans through the use of social networking, IANS reports.

"Social networking is a great way to stay in touch with what's happening in the world, to understand what people are thinking, discussing, doing etc," she said. "It's also a great way to get real feedback about my work."

The 28-year-old added: "I feel very loved. I don't see it as some sort of feat that has been achieved... it's not about the numbers for me, it's about connecting with people from all over the globe, from all walks of life.

"I like to interact on these platforms and I'm just glad that I have such a large circle of people that I can connect with on a regular basis... with no-one in between."

Chopra paid a visit to Twitter headquarters in San Francisco last year while shooting in the US.

She is currently filming Karan Johar's Agneepath opposite Hrithik Roshan.

Priyanka Chopra's costume 'catches fire'

Priyanka Chopra's costume is said to have caught fire while filming a religious scene for current project Agneepath.

The actress was apparently uninjured by the incident, though the traditional Indian skirt she had been wearing was damaged, claims Mid Day.

A production source confirmed: "[Chopra]'s lehenga caught fire from the diyas of aarti and got burnt at the edges. She noticed it quickly and wasn't hurt, but had to change her lehenga and wear a new one."

Meanwhile, Chopra's co-star Hrithik Roshan is said to have injured his hand while filming with ceremonial lamps.

"During one rotation, one diya (lamp) toppled over, spilling hot oil on his hand [and] scalding it," the source explained.

Filming on the Karan Johar project was reportedly abandoned for the day.

Shooting on the Dharma Production film had been impacted last week by an on-set fight among extras working on the movie.

Priyanka Chopra is new face of Garnier

Global skincare leader Garnier has appointed actress Priyanka Chopra as the face of the new Garnier Skin Naturals range.

Chopra will be seen endorsing the Garnier Light Ultra Intense Fairness Moisturizer in print and television campaigns.

Richa Singh – Marketing Manager, Garnier India, said, “We are thrilled to partner with Priyanka Chopra; she is the face of the new Indian woman who is confident, versatile, discerning, and self made. She enjoys being herself, has a distinctive attitude and a unique style of her own, and believes she deserves the best which makes her a perfect fit for the brand.”

Talking of her association with Garnier, Chopra said, “Plain and simple, Garnier understands the Indian woman's skin. I am proud to be associated with a company that helps women enhance the way they look and feel about themselves by creating innovative beauty products that are inspired by nature.”

“Having personally used the new Garnier Light Ultra Intense Fairness Moisturizer over the past few months, I am absolutely convinced of its effectiveness in keeping my skin spot free, giving it a flawless glow. Garnier makes it very easy to 'Take Care' of your skin in the right way,” she said.

Priyanka Chopra's 'ex-boyfriends attend same party'

Shahid Kapoor and Harman Baweja are said to have avoided each other at a recent birthday party in Mumbai.

The actors, who have both been linked to former Miss World Priyanka Chopra, are said to have once been close friends, Mumbai Mirror reports.

A source told the tabloid: "Almost everybody was looking at them to see their reactions towards each other. One kept wondering if they would get into a conversation and, if so, what would transpire consequently."

Baweja, who appeared with Chopra in his debut film Love Story 2050, and What's Your Raashee?, recently commented on the star's developing relationship with her Kaminey co-star.

"It was hard to see her talk on the phone and text. I knew what was happening," said Baweja. "I just didn't want to see Kaminey.

"I thought I would be okay, but as the day kept coming nearer, it was all around and therefore harder to bear. I just booked tickets and left the country."

Chopra dropped after film flop?

Priyanka Chopra is reportedly no longer the front-runner for a new project after the disappointing box-office performance of 7 Khoon Maaf.

The actress was said to be the favourite for director Vishal Bhardwaj's planned adaptation of the best-selling Indian novel 2 States, Mumbai Mirror reports.

However, a source told the paper: "It is now a toss-up mainly between Kareena Kapoor and Katrina Kaif, the latter having a slight edge. It might even be... Deepika Padukone or Asin, but it certainly won't be Priyanka."

Bhardwaj directed Chopra in her hit Kaminey which also starred her then-boyfriend Shahid Kapoor.

Bollywood stars are self-obsessed

Kangana Ranaut has accused fellow Bollywood stars of being self-obsessed.
The actress's next big film will be the ensemble action movie Game, also starring Abhishek Bachchan and Jimmy Shergill.

In an interview with the Times of India, she said: "I could never develop friends in this industry. I don't like filmi life.
"Most people are self-obsessed here and can't have a good conversation."
She also denied that she had been asked to leave after gatecrashing a party organised by Salman Khan.

Priyanka Chopra meets Lady GaGa in NY

Priyanka Chopra has praised Lady GaGa following a backstage meeting at the singer's Madison Square Garden concert.

According to Hindustan Times, the former Miss World has announced that she is a fan of the controversial performer.
Chopra told Desi Hits : "I like her tracks 'Poker Face', 'Bad Romance' and 'Drag Queen', so it was great to see her perform."
The Dostana actress also commented on the way the musician reached out to her followers.

"I loved the way she connected with her fans, people really connected with her and her message 'Be proud of who you are'. It's a great message," said the 28-year-old.
On her last visit to the UK, Chopra posted on Twitter that she had attended a Tinie Tempah gig.

Chopra abandons 'Bride Wars'?

Priyanka Chopra may no longer be attached to the troubled Indian remake of Bride Wars.

The project has been reportedly delayed following Katrina Kaif's earlier decision to drop out of the project because Chopra was touted for the opposite role.

Director Shristi Aya told Mumbai Mirror: "That film is all up in the air now. After Manish passed away I have been trying to get a new director.

"He or she will be finalised in the next two weeks. So the film is definitely going to happen. Let things fall into place."

However, he added that Chopra's role is uncertain as she does not have gaps in her schedule for the "next two years".

Tax officials raid at houses of Katrina, Priyanka

Priyanka Chopra and Katrina Kaif might have ruled Bollywood last year but that is going to disturb their peaceful life this year. This Monday morning started with a shocking event for both these leading ladies of Bollywood. Income Tax department officials have started raid at the residential and office premise of both the actresses this morning.

The reports suggest that the officials are still conducting the raids. They have started it under some information and it has reportedly come from some credible sources. There is a speculation that the I.T department has got some tax evasion reports by these two actresses. However, nothing has been confirmed officially yet.

The two hottest properties of Bollywood have earned quite a big amount last year from their various endorsement deals apart from the movies. The I.T officials have also not denied about the chances of the actresses possessing some unreported wealth. If these cases come true then the financial managers of Priyanka and Katrina might also face I.T wrath.

However, it will be too early to draw conclusion on this issue. So let's wait till any official announcement is made from the I.T department.

We hope, the actresses come clean because they have many promising releases in the coming days and fans would not like to see them under any blemish at this point of time.

Priyanka Chopra 'refuses kissing scene'

Priyanka Chopra has reportedly refused to film a kissing scene with Annu Kapoor in Saath Khoon Maaf.

The Fashion star felt that the age distance between her and Kapoor was too great, reports Hindustan Times.

Kapoor explained to the newspaper: "Priyanka had certain reservations. Her reasoning was that I'm her father's friend and quite elder to her."

The actress does however share a screen kiss with her former Dostana co-star John Abraham in the Vishal Bhardwaj project.
Speaking about Chopra's reservations, the actor said that as a professional actor it is important to deliver the best shot.

"I'm not bothered whether it's Priyanka Chopra or Meryl Streep," he added.  Enjoy the pictures of Priyanka Chopra

The Challenging Role In 'Saat Khoon Maaf'

Priyanka Chopra ,the hot shot gal in tinsel town who has the big project 'Saat Khoon Maaf',a Vishal Bharadwaj flick amongst her upcoming projects has done considerably well in the movie as the woman who marries seven different men, killing them one after the other.

The movie has her in a very different role of an ambitious lady who aspires to be quite independent in her thoughts and actions. There have been reports of Priyanka saying that this film has been one of the toughest ever for her in terms of performance.

If the grapevine is to be believed, the challenging role in the movie has Priyanka in her best performance on screen till date.

This is not the first time that Priyanka has played a character which is somewhat of a challenge. The gal has also featured in the flick 'What's Your Rashee' where she has portrayed twelve different characters depicting girls born under the twelve zodiac signs of the horoscope. Although the movie was not a super hit, it did win Priyanka some brownie points on the acting front.

In 'Saat Khoon Maaf' Priyanka has enacted the role of a mature woman with some very intimate scenes too. This transition in her image is something that her fans are looking forward to see her in.

The fact that she gets married to seven different men, all belonging to a different age group and all basically having different personalities with various shades of the good and the bad, has Priyanka dealing with each character in a different way.

Basically the movie deals with the complexities of the human character which is quite an interesting aspect and according to reports this is certainly going to be one of Priyanka's most critically acclaimed films.

What's The Reason Behind Shahid-Priyanka Breakup?

Bollywood actors Shahid Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra have reportedly called off their relationship, though their fans are still not sure about what kind of a relationship the duo shared!

According to reports circulating in the media, Shahid and Priyanka had come close to each other during the shooting of Kaminey. However there was no commitment in the relationship and it was this fact which ultimately led to the couple's so-called break-up. But is it all so simple or is there somebody behind Shahid's and Priyanka's sudden decision to call off their relationship?

If reports are anything to go by, a certain Ranbir Kapoor, may be the man behind the collapse in the Shahid - Priyanka love story. Though the couple is remaining tight-lipped, media speculations suggest that Shahid Kapoor was always uncomfortable about the growing closeness between girlfriend Priyanka and Ranbir Kapoor's during the filming of their recently released film Anjaana Anjaani. Priyanka Chopra, on the other hand, not only refused to put an end to her friendship with Ranbir Kapoor, but also went ahead and signed another film with the rising star.

Friends of the couple say that both Shahid and Priyanka have an opinion of their own and at this point of time in their career are not prepared to commit to a full-fledged relationship. Therefore, the best method that the duo could apply was to call off whatever they had between them and walk their separate ways.

Is Priyanka walking with Ranbir? As of now, no!

I won't tolerate the vulgar response

After following her on Twitter, Priyanka Chopra's fans can now get a sneak peek into her world through a voice blog, voice chats and an official YouTube channel, but no "personal" talk please, the actress says and adds she is looking forward to constructive criticism of her work and style.

The Bollywood actress started the Twitter craze by being one of the first celebrities to join the microblogging site. Now she has gone a step further to make her presence felt in the online world.

The 28-year-old signed an agreement with UTV Interactive to launch her voice blog, voice chats and an official YouTube channel. The launch was on Wednesday.

"I think it's high time that I became confident enough to say that this is me and see if you want to. People have just seen me on the big screen, but there I'm playing a character, I'm never myself. But here, it's me, it's everything that I am as a person, " Priyanka told in an interview.

"I can talk about stuff that happened behind the scenes, on the sets, backstage or at my place, just talking about things that I find interesting. It's a way of making people know the real me, " she added.

However, she stresses she will blog only about things she wants to say and not about her relationships and love life.

"I won't reveal everything about myself. That's the most amazing part about interacting. I can say what I want to say, but one thing that I haven't done and never will is talking about my personal life. That is something I don't believe in talking about, " Priyanka maintained.

And any fear of rude or vulgar responses?

"If someone is being rude or vulgar, I can block him. But if it's criticism, I'm very open to it. If there is someone who tells me that I didn't like your performance or your hair, I'll ask them why. I'm interested in knowing what their perception of me is, " she said.

"As actors, we are constantly in a place surrounded by people who just praise you; so it's lovely to have people around you who give you a reality check, " added the actress who has starred in hits like "Aitraaz", "Dostana", "Fashion" and "Kaminey".

Asked how she balances her personal and professional life, after being a part of so many ventures, the actress said: "You've got to make time for it. Personal life, for me, is my family and friends.

I love what I do and I've never faced a conflict between my personal and professional life, and the day I do I'll learn to balance it. But at the moment, since I've not faced a conflict I'm sure it's balanced."

"I'm good at multi-tasking, " explains Priyanka blithely.

Priyanka, who was last seen in "Anjaana Anjaani" opposite Ranbir Kapoor, has films like "Saat Khoon Maaf", "Don 2" and "Silence" lined up for release.