Alia helps Parineeti

Parineeti Chopra has been keeping away from the media on the advice of her managers, as her last two releases failed to get the box-office ringing. We also hear that the actress hasn’t really been in her best spirits of late. It seems the actress has found a counselor and friend in Alia Bhatt during this low phase. Heartening to see two contemporaries close in an industry full of fickle friendships, no?

Sonakshi turned down Sunderkand

Sonakshi turned down Sunderkand

Sonakshi Sinha was recently offered Priya Mishra’s Sunderkand. Though the actress liked the script, when she came to know that Priyanka Chopra is also interested in the film, she told the makers she doesn’t want to do it, as she’s heard PC is keen on it. The film, which was earlier supposed to star Irrfan and Taapsee Pannu, is currently without a lead. 

Destiny’s child

"I’m not religious or spiritual. But I believe in Karma. I believe when you work for something, it’s then that you are closest to God. My work has stood by me like a rock. In my worst times, I’ve been able to dive into it and it’s given me back. I am destiny’s favourite child. I don’t fight for things I desire. I’ll never say, ‘Oh! I want to be part of that film’. When I have to fight for what I want, I know the time is not right. Why else would there be a struggle? Because a while later, when the same thing happens effortlessly, I ask myself, ‘Why did it happen so easy?’ It’s because earlier the time wasn’t conducive. I work hard, I leave no stone unturned. I am professional; I do my homework… so that I don’t fail at my job."

Travel tales

"Traveling has taught me more than any school in the world could. It set me free and filled a void that nothing else would have. The experiences you go through and the people you meet along the way influence you and help you evolve. Travel rejuvenates the mind, body and soul!"

Priyanka to romance Fawad

Word is that the fresh pairing of Fawad Khan and Priyanka Chopra will feature in Reema Kagti’s Mr. Chaloo, originally planned with Kagana Ranaut and Saif Ali Khan in mind.

 

While Fawad Khan was taken on after negotiations with Shahid Kapoor for the lead role fell through, Priyanka has been chosen to play the lead after her performance in Zoya Akhtar’s upcoming film, Dil Dhadakne Do. Priyanka shares a great rapport with the producers, Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani, as well as director Zoya, who has co-written Mr. Chaloo. After hearing a narration of the film from Reema, PeeCee instantly agreed to come on board. We hope this fresh pairing takes off and the film is given the go-ahead to go on floors in September.