Siddharth Anand's next to star Ranbir, Priyanka?April 16th, 2009 MUMBAI - After teaming up with Ranbir Kapoor in the hit film 'Bachna Ae Haseeno', director Siddharth Anand has signed his childhood buddy for his next film too. The surprising thing is the casting of Priyanka Chopra opposite the young actor for the first time.
Priyanka back to work after three days in hospitalApril 14th, 2009 MUMBAI - Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra, who was admitted to a hospital here for a stomach infection and exhaustion, has been discharged and is back on the sets of Ashutosh Gowariker's 'What's Your Rashee?'. The actress was Saturday admitted to Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital.
With seven awards, it's been a 'fantastic' start: Priyanka ChopraApril 6th, 2009 NEW DELHI - It's not even halfway down the year, but Priyanka Chopra already has reasons enough to say 2009 has been 'fantastic' for her. The star has already walked away with seven awards including an international honour.
Bollywood's 30-plus stars dethroned, young blood rushes inApril 5th, 2009 NEW DELHI - After replacing Aishwarya Rai thrice - as the actress with most Internet downloads, ambassador of a jewellery brand and now as the Indian face of Barbie - 24-year-old Katrina Kaif has proved how young actresses in Bollywood are giving their 30-plus colleagues a run for their money. Not just Aishwarya, Katrina has also replaced 33-year-old Sushmita Sen for an endorsement deal with shampoo brand Pantene.
'Bipasha Bollywood's most experimental dresser'April 1st, 2009 NEW DELHI - He has dressed Bollywood divas like Priyanka Chopra, Kareena Kapoor and Katrina Kaif, but designer Gavin Miguel says Bipasha Basu outshines them all when it comes to experimental dressing. She will surprise everyone with her new look in forthcoming film 'Pankh', he predicts.
Priyanka Chopra to be honoured at the Asian Film AwardsMarch 18th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra will receive the Nielsen Box Office Award for outstanding contribution to Asian cinema. The award will be presented during the 3rd Annual Asian Film Awards March 23.
Priyanka Chopra's two-in-one mantra - shoot, meet familyMarch 9th, 2009 MUMBAI - Actress Priyanka Chopra, who recently shot for Ashutosh Gowariker's 'What's Your Raashee', said she did more 'masti' than work on the sets of the film in Chicago as many of her family members living in the US came to meet and spend time with her. 'It was more masti than work.
Celina Jaitley signs on Kannada film (Snippets)March 7th, 2009 NEW DELHI - After playing a south Indian belle in comedy flick 'Golmaal Returns', Bollywood actress Celina Jaitley is signing a Kannada film titled 'Shreemati'. The beauty queen-turned-actress will star opposite Kannada superstar Upendra, who has already written the story and screenplay of the movie, said a source.
Hrithik, Priyanka declared best actors at Filmfare Awards, 'Jodhaa Akbar' best filmMarch 1st, 2009 MUMBAI - Bollywood stars Hrithik Roshan and Priyanka Chopra were declared the best male and female actors respectively at the glittering 54th Idea Filmfare Awards ceremony here late Saturday night. Hrithik won the award for essaying the role of Emperor Akbar in "Jodhaa Akbar", while Priyanka walked away with the black lady statuette for her performance in "Fashion".
'Priyanka Chopra queen of endorsements in 2008'February 9th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Priyanka Chopra, who gave two big hits last year - 'Fashion' and 'Dostana', is one of the most sought after actresses for brand endorsements, according to a survey. A study by media monitoring company Adex India revealed that Priyanka is the queen of endorsements and is ranked second on the list of top-notch brand ambassadors of 2008 only after Shah Rukh Khan.
Priyanka is happy for my 'Victory', says HarmanJanuary 29th, 2009 MUMBAI - Harman Baweja and Priyanka Chopra aren't a couple anymore, but their friendship is still intact. The actress showed up for the Mumbai premiere of 'Victory' and even complimented her good friend.
Shah Rukh gives Priyanka more screen space in 'Billu Barber'January 28th, 2009 MUMBAI - If Priyanka Chopra declares from the rooftops that she is Shah Rukh Khan's biggest fan then it is with reason. The superstar, who has been taking more than a passing interest in the music of the films he produces, decided to give away a large portion of his duet in 'Billu Barber' to her.
Priyanka Chopra's mom setting up hi-tech cosmetic surgery clinicJanuary 22nd, 2009 MUMBAI - Cosmetic surgery is a rage and Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra's mother is all set to cash in on the trend. Madhu Chopra is busy setting up her hi-tech cosmetic-surgery clinic in Juhu suburb of Mumbai, which is going to open soon.
Hrithik, Priyanka win Star Screen AwardsJanuary 13th, 2009 MUMBAI - Hrithik Roshan and Priyanka Chopra Wednesday won the Star Screen Awards 2008 for the best male and female actors. Hrithik got the honour for his lead role in 'Jodhaa Akbar' while Priyanka won it for her role in Madhur Bhandarkar's 'Fashion'.
Priyanka, Akshay together again, for a showDecember 25th, 2008 MUMBAI - Akshay Kumar and Priyanka Chopra, who had stopped working together in spite of doing successful films like 'Aitraaz' and 'Mujhse Shaadi Karogi', came together after a four-year gap for a show in Hong Kong. Akshay and Priyanka performed together on stage Thursday for Christmas at the Convention Centre in Hong Kong for the show - From Chandni Chowk To Hong Kong.