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Hello Jammu News at 6:49:00 PM 0


Los Angeles, Apr 11 :  Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas will be a part of this year's Met Gala Host Committee, the actor has revealed.

The couple, who first posed for the shutterbugs on the 2017 Met Gala red carpet in Ralph Lauren designs before tying the knot last December, feature in the list presided over by Vogue editor Anna Wintour.

Chopra took to Instagram to share the news Wednesday.

"From walking the prestigious carpet for the first time, to meeting my husband and many friends for life... Nick and I are honoured to be on the Benefit Committee for this year's Met Gala. Looking forward to the first Monday in May," the actor wrote.

Chopra and Jonas will be joined by other high-profile names in the committee include the likes of Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez, Lena Waithe, Katy Perry and Jared Leto.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Wintour is co-chairing the gala with Serena Williams, Lady Gaga, Harry Styles and exhibit sponsor Gucci's Alessandro Michele. 

With 183 people from different walks of life such as showbiz, fashion, philanthropy and sport, actors comprise the largest group with 48 per cent attending the gala.

Bradley Cooper, Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds, Chadwick Boseman, and Lupita Nyong'o will also walk the red carpet.

Organised by Metropolitan Museum of Art, the gala is scheduled to be held on May 6 in New York.
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Mumbai, Oct 8 (PTI) Priyanka Chopra's maiden Sikkimese production, "Pahuna" ("The Little Visitors") bagged two awards at SCHLINGEL International Children's Film Festival in Germany.


Written and directed by Pakhi A Tyrewala, the film won the trophies for Best Film (Jury Choice) and Special Mention by Professional Jury in The International Feature Film Category.

Produced under Priyanka and her mother Dr Madhu Chopra's banner Purple Pebble Pictures, "Pahuna" received an overwhelming response at the European Premiere of the film festival held on October 2 and 5.

"Pahuna" ("The Little Visitors") revolves around three Nepali children who get separated from their parents, escape the Maoists agitation in Nepal and flee to Sikkim.

Madhu said the film will always be very special film for the production house.

"When we started the journey of 'Pahuna', we didn't anticipate the film to go this far. But God has been kind and the film has resonated with the audience not just in India but across the globe. 

"I'm grateful to SCHLINGEL International Children's Film Festival for the recognition. Looking forward to many more such milestones," the co-producer said in a statement.

"Pahuna" had its World Premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) last year.

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Hello Jammu News at 6:15:00 PM 0

Mumbai, Aug 18: Priyanka Chopra and American singer Nick Jonas officially announced their engagement after a pooja ceremony held at the actor's residence here, ending months of speculation about their relationship.

Both Priyanka and her beau declared their love for each other on their Instagram pages after the ceremony.

Priyanka shared a photo from the ceremony where she is seen embracing Nick.

"Taken.. With all my heart and soul.." she captioned the photo on Instagram.

Jonas, 25 also shared the same photo on Instagram and called Priyanka "Future Mrs. Jonas. My heart. My love."

However, the couple, who were strictly private about their relationship, have not announced a date for their wedding.

The priest, who conducted the pooja at Priyanka's residence, said it was for peace and their well-being.

"The puja started a little over 10.30 and it lasted for about four hours. We performed Grah Shanti, Ganesh Puja, Aarti and havan. It was done for their peace and well being. They both looked very nice together. We just wish them a long and happy life.

"Nick is a very humble person. He just followed the rituals. Priyanka used to explain things to him," Kamal Kumar Mishra, told PTI.

In the first photos from the ceremony, Priyanka and Nick were seen in traditional Indian attires.

A photo from the ceremony showed the couple standing in front of background bearing their first initials.

Priyanka opted for a yellow Abu Jani Sandeep Khosla salwar suit, Nick donned a ivory kurta churidar for the occasion.

The designer duo also posted a picture from the ceremony.

"LOVE AGLOW! Priyanka Chopra is heavenly in Abu Jani Sandeep Khosla Couture at her Roka Ceremony. Here's wishing the beautiful couple every Joy," they captioned the photo on their official Instagram page.

Nick's parents, Denise Miller-Jonas and Paul Kevin Jonas, who arrived on Thursday, also opted for Indian wear.

Priyanka's cousin Parineeti Chopra, Salman Khan's sister Arpita Khan Sharma and screenwriter Mushtaq Sheikh were present at the function.

Preparations for the ceremony were going on in full swing since morning at Priyanka's Juhu residence.

Nick arrived here with his parents on Thursday and they were received by Priyanka at the Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport.

Last night, the couple went for a dinner along with their families at JW Marriott Hotel in Juhu.

The couple will reportedly be throwing a party for their friends and family at her residence tonight to celebrate their engagement. The bash is expected to be attended by a host of celebrities.

The singer reportedly proposed to Priyanka on her birthday in July this year.

Priyanka, who is currently in Mumbai to shoot for Shonali Bose's film "The Sky is Pink", was spotted wearing the ring at designer Manish Malhotra's party recently.

The duo sparked dating speculations when they were photographed enjoying multiple dates over Memorial Day weekend.

Nick had met Priyanka's family in June and even spent quality time with them in Goa. The couple had also posed for the shutterbugs during the the engagement party of Mukesh Ambani's son Akash.

But it is for the first time that parents from both the sides are meeting.

Nick had already introduced the actor to his family members when she had attended the wedding of his cousin in the US. (PTI)
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New Delhi, Aug 7: Superstar Salman Khan has congratulated Priyanka Chopra for bagging a major Hollywood project but said he got to know about her exit from "Bharat" just 10 days before the shooting.

Director Ali Abbas Zafar had shared the news that Priyanka had left the project while hinting that it was because of her engagement with boyfriend Nick Jonas.

But there were reports of a fallout between Salman and the "Quantico" star, who has just bagged Hollywood film "Cowboys Ninja Vikings" opposite Chris Pratt

Talking to reporters at the trailer launch of his upcoming production "Loveratri", Salman said if they knew that she had signed a big film in Hollywood, they wouldn't have stopped her.

"We got to know about it at the end moment and that too 10 days before the start of shooting. We got to know that she wants to leave the film and she has gone home," Salman said.

The actor said Priyanka gave a "different reason" to them about leaving the film.

"That time some other reasons were given to us. That (Priyanka's rumoured engagement to Nick) might also be the reason but this (her Hollywood project) is also a reason. Whatever the reason, whether marriage or film, or she does not want to work in India or she does not want to work with me and in only Hollywood films and TV shows, it's hers," he said.

"We are happy and supportive about her doing really good work. So what if she is not working here. She is making India proud. If she does not want to work with Salman Khan, at least she is working with a big hero of Hollywood. So we are okay with that," he said.

Salman said after Priyanka left the project, they approached Katrina Kaif who agreed to do the film, despite being busy with Shah Rukh Khan-starrer "Zero" and Aamir Khan's "Thugs of Hindostan".

"When she told us that it is not working out for the reasons she gave us, then we straight away said 'ok. No problem. All the best' and we went for Katrina."

"Priyanka's dates were available and so we had a month. Katrina is doing 'Zero' with Shah Rukh and 'Thugs of Hindostan' with Aamir (Khan) and between all this she had to get the dates for another film with me after 'Tiger Zinda Hai'," Salman said.

The 52-year-old actor said he is happy that Katrina is now a part of "Bharat".

"We are really happy that she is a part of 'Bharat' because she is really hardworking and she is doing very well for herself right now. We are all thankful that she could adjust her dates," he added.

The first schedule of "Bharat", which also stars Disha Patani, wrapped today and the team will next travel to Malta for shooting. (PTI)
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Mumbai, Aug 7: Filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali's spokesperson today said the director was not in talks with Priyanka Chopra for any project.

Days after Priyanka walked out of Salman Khan's "Bharat", reports emerged that she has also quit Bhansali's gangster drama movie, based on the life of female gangster Gangubai Kothewali.

"Sanjay Bhansali has a lot of love and regard for Priyanka Chopra, however, no such film has been discussed," the director's spokesperson said in a statement.

Bhansali and Priyanka have worked together on "Bajirao Mastani'" and "Mary Kom". Priyanka also did a special song for his film "Ram-Leela".

In Bollywood, the "Quantico" star will next be seen in Shonali Bose's "The Sky Is Pink" opposite Farhan Akhtar. (PTI)
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Hello Jammu News at 1:18:00 PM 0

Mumbai, Jul 27: Director Ali Abbas Zafar has said that Priyanka Chopra has left his next project "Bharat", starring Salman Khan, due to a "very special" reason.

The 38-year-old director did not elaborate much on the "reason" but hinted that it has to do something with her romance with American singer Nick Jonas.

"Yes Priyanka Chopra is no more part of 'Bharat' and the reason is very very special , she told us in the Nick of time about her decision and we are very happy for her...," Zafar tweeted.

"Team Bharat wishes @priyankachopra loads of love & happiness for life," he added.

The film recently went on floors with Salman and actor Disha Patani starting to shoot for it.

Zafar had shared recently a sneak peek from the film that showed Salman entering a "ring of fire" on a bike in a circus.

The film, which will be shot in Abu Dhabi, Spain and India, will feature the superstar sporting five different looks spanning 60 years, wherein a crucial part will showcase the actor in his late 20s, looking much leaner and younger.

"Bharat" is an adaptation of 2014 South Korean film "Ode To My Father". It is produced by Atul Agnihotri.

Priyanka has another Bollywood project in her kitty, "The Sky Is Pink" with Farhan Akhtar. (PTI)
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Hello Jammu News at 2:37:00 PM 0

Mumbai, Jun 13: Actor Varun Dhawan has defended Priyanka Chopra, who faced a lot of flak in India for the plot of an episode in her American TV show "Quantico".
Chopra, 35, took to Twitter recently to clear the air around the episode, titled "The Blood of Romeo", which featured 'Indian nationalists' planning to carry out a terrorist attack in Manhattan and frame Pakistan for it days before a summit on Kashmir.
At a press conference of the International Indian Filmand Academy (IIFA) here last night, Dhawan, Bobby Deol, Kriti Sanon and Ayushmann Khurrana were asked how much involvement actors have in their characters, in view of the "Quantico" controversy. Khurrana said, "When you play a character, you have your own thought and that can't be right or wrong. You're following a script, a director and that's your first responsibility...There are all kinds of opinions, you will get backlash when you take one side. You can't escape this." 
To this, Dhawan added, "To end it, Priyanka Chopra has made the entire country very proud and we stand by her. There's nothing else." 
Chopra, in her apology, had called herself a "proud Indian" and said she was extremely saddened that sentiments were hurt.
ABC also apologised for stepping into a "complex political issue" with the story, saying Priyanka was not to be blamed as she did not have a creative control over the episode.
Chopra, who became the first Indian actor to play a lead role in an American TV series, portrays FBI agent Alex Parrish in the show, which is currently in its third and final season. (PTI)
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New Delhi, Mar 24: International icon Priyanka Chopra is all set to support fresh talent and has launched an official website for her home banner Purple Pebble Pictures that welcomes applicants who have the aptitude and passion in any area of film making.
Priyanka, who has given a boost to regional cinema through her production house Purple Pebble Pictures launching the website that includes a talent platform in it welcomes applicants who have the aptitude and passion, in any area of filmmaking such as acting, screenplay writing, cinematography, editing, film direction etc. 
Once the candidate applies, the team at Purple Pebble Pictures will get it in touch with them, if they fit the bill for a certain project.
Talking about the platform, Dr Madhu Chopra, Co-Founder of Purple Pebble Pictures said, “Anyone with the skills associated with filmmaking can apply. Enter your details, and if you fit the bill for any of our upcoming projects, we’ll get in touch with you. The idea is to provide a platform where talent can be curated, groomed and allowed to excel. There is abundant potential, but not enough opportunities.”
'In her early days in Bollywood, Priyanka had no one she could turn to for advice. Through this website, she wants to encourage aspirants who can make it in the entertainment business,' Dr Chopra said.
This comes as a sigh of relief to strugglers who are trying to find a foothold in Bollywood. 
Salman Khan, Priyanka Chopra amongst others have decided to give a break through their production house. On the other hand, filmmakers like Rohit Shetty and Karan Johar are currently judging a reality show wherein they are trying to find strugglers harbouring dreams of becoming a superstar.
On the work front, Priyanka who is shuttling between US and other countries, is yet to announce her next Bollywood venture. 
She recently wrapped up a major schedule of 'Quantico' in New York. UNI
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New Delhi, Feb 5: Bollywood actor Ali Fazal is all set to commence the shooting for Tigmanshu Dhulia's 'Milan Talkies' in March, trade sources said on Monday.
"Ali has given his dates and Tigmanshu is currently on the lookout for the leading lady. It is set in North India and Ali will start shooting in the second week of March, after he returns from the Academy Awards ceremony, to be held on March 4,' the sources said.
The film was initially supposed to star Imran Khan and Priyanka Chopra, when the announcement was made way back in 2012.
Later, Imran decided to quit the project. Priyanka followed suit. Post that, the film's title too underwent change from 'Milan Talkies' to 'Bhoole Se Naam Na Lo Pyaar Ka'.
The movie is said to be based in North India and Tigmanshu will begin the shooting in Lucknow. This will be his second film in the state capital after 'Bullett Raja'.
The movie is expected to go on floors some time next month. UNI
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New Delhi, Dec 27: Bollywood star Priyanka Chopra, who has made a mark globally with the TV show 'Quantico' and the movie Baywatch, said her dream has always been much more than "a car or number of zeroes on my cheque".
Delivering the 11th Penguin Annual Lecture on "Breaking The Glass Ceiling: Chasing a dream" here on Tuesday evening, Priyanka said,"It's not about whether I want a car or want so many zeros on my cheque. For me, it has always been bigger than that... There's a bigger picture.
I want my fans and people who have faith in me to one day turn back and say yeah, that was the right reason we loved her.'
In a conversation with Sonia Singh after the lecture, Priyanka, when asked if those zeroes matter, said, "Yes, because I work really hard for them. I'm not someone who was born with a silver spoon, even though my parents always gave me one. But I've worked really hard to be where I am and each of us deserves to be compensated for it."
Talking about making into the top 10 in Forbes India Celebrity 100 list, the 'Bajirao Mastani' fame said,"Although year 2017 was "tumultuous" for me, I am proud of myself for making it to the top 10 -- the only female actor in the 2017 Forbes India Celebrity 100 list."
She said her making it to the list is a great moment for her but it is also sad that it was dominated by the male stars.
"Why aren't there other females there on the list? Don't get me wrong, I'm very proud of myself that I had the ability to work so hard that I can stand shoulder-to-shoulder with my male counterparts today in the top 10 of India.
But at the same time, it brings up the question that why is there just one of me - female actor when there are so many males in that list? The glass ceiling exists not just in India but it's a worldwide problem and it cuts across all spheres of life, not only the entertainment industry," she said. 
On the issue of racism, the 'Mary Kom' actress recalled how she faced racism in her school.
"I was called 'brownie', 'curry' in school," she said.
'It exists everywhere and I have realised that South Asian actors are still a novelty in the West. But I did not want to be the 'Big Fat Punjabi Wedding stereotype' and rather be seen as a kickass actor," she said.
Priyanka said she has faced "abuse of power" in her professional life.
"I am very fierce. People are a little bit scared of me. When I walk into a room, I make sure that no one can... Yes, I have had situations when I have been thrown out of films because someone else was recommended; A girlfriend was recommended after I was signed for a movie. So, that's an abuse of power... Girlfriend of the hero or girlfriend of the director.
"I couldn't do anything about it. I was removed last minute from many such situations because I never catered to the whims and fancies of powerful men. I only cater to my colleagues and friends who give me respect. I was treated in a different way because I commanded that, and it was because I had the strength and support of my family," said the 35-year-old actress.
Priyanka said the situation will change in India when the next generation is taught to respect a woman.
The actress said her greatest achievement has been her ability to consistently conquer fear and her biggest dream is to leave behind a legacy. 
"My biggest achievement is the ability to get over my fears. My biggest achievement is to turn my vulnerability into my strength because I'm usually emotional and I get affected by a lot of things.
"I know I come across as tough, sassy and witty. That is a big part of protecting myself. There has not been anyone holding out a safety net for me. So, I trust my instinct, so that even if I fail, it'll be my failure... My biggest regret is I didn't spend as much time as I did with my dad," Priyanka said.
Priyanka said her biggest dream is to leave behind a legacy.
"I always have the same dream that manifests into different things and my biggest dream is to leave behind a legacy," she said.
During her lecture, she shared "PC's 12 rules of being the best version of yourself", urging fans to be greedy for ambitions, to not compromise, to fail and rise like a phoenix and to always remember where you came from, among other things. UNI
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New Delhi, Dec 25: Making a strong pitch for empowerment of women in the society and treating them at a level of equality with men, Bollywood actress and UNICEF Global Goodwill Ambassador Priyanka Chopra says there is a need to change the way we treat our girls.
Talking to UNI, Priyanka said as an artist and UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador she would like to change the way "we treat our girls".
'What I would like to change is the way we treat our girls and how they see the world. We, as a society have to look into our homes. On behalf of UNICEF we are taking an initiative in this regard. The 'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao' campaign that our government has started is also an important step in this direction,' she said. 
Calling for a change in mindset of the youth in society, she said, 'I don't care what the world thinks. I care what is happening to our daughters, our country and our children. So we have to empower our youth and change their mindset. For this, parents should talk to their children. A dialogue is very important."
She said there was nothing wrong in becoming a homemaker.
'Young girls must be given their rights and be allowed to choose their career path," she said.
Priyanka, however, said she is a just an “instrument of change” and the real job of empowering women is supposed to be done by the government and society.
"I am just an instrument of change. I am neither government nor am I the UNICEF. But I have voice, I have a platform which you people have given me... Some change will be done I am sure when so many of you who are here will write about it," the 'Bajirao Mastani' fame said. 
In this context, Priyanka said while she feels happy to be featured in the top 10 of Forbes Celebrity 100 list, it raises a bigger question that why she is the only woman in the list.
"I am very happy that I am the only girl where I am standing with my male counterparts shoulder to shoulder. However, the issue is why I am alone. There are so many big actresses. Why there is so much disparity,'she said. 
She said society must give the young girls their say and allow them right to education.
"I was privileged in my upbringing, with my parents being educated enough to allow me to carry on with my desires. But not everyone shares a similar destiny, and society must give the young girls their say and allow them education,' she said. 
"Some people say 'what change I can make alone', some say 'we ourselves don’t have enough to eat, how can we contribute to this cause'... To them I would say, if you can’t donate money, then donate your compassion,' she said.
Emphasising on the role of girls in a household, Priyanka, expressing her concern over low sex ratio in many states of India, remarked,' the increasing number of old age homes might not happen if there are more daughters in the society.The sex ratio in some states, I got to know about, is so low, which is so dangerous.'
Asked how she handles the pressure that is there for female stars to portray a certain body image and appearance, the 'Quantico' fame actress said,"I have always played the characters I liked. I have always been very empowered. I think it's an indiviual thing also and at the same time there is a pressure in glamour industry."
There are beauty standards across the world--that if you are slim,fair,tall then you are beautiful. So this is prevalent everywhere. Even during marriages, a boy wants a fair girl--so first we have to change our mindset then industry will change it. It's a vicious circle .It comes down to what we are doing as a person.'
Speaking on 'Padmavati' row, Priyanka said,"I have always stood for filmmaking and art. I admire Sanjay sir and I hope the matter gets solved." UNI
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New Delhi, Dec 20: Putting at rest any speculation about her marriage, Bollywood diva Priyanka Chopra says that she has not yet found the right guy.
'Marriage doesn’t happen as per plans. You just have to find the right guy for yourself. If I find a right guy then I will do it. I still haven’t found that person,” Priyanka told reporters last night on the sidelines of the Zee Cine Awards.
At an interaction with the media, Priyanka, asked about her forthcoming films, said she has been approached for the biopic on Indian astronaut Rakesh Sharma.
“It (Rakesh Sharma biopic) is one of those scripts,” she said.
The film, which was earlier supported to feature Aamir Khyan in the title role, will be produced by Sidharth Roy Kapur and Mahesh Mathai.
Priyanka, who has been in the US for the shooting of her television show ‘Quantico’, recently returned to India for a New Year eve break. UNI
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London, Dec 7: Bollywood actor Priyanka Chopra has been voted sexiest Asian woman in the world in an annual UK poll released here.
Indian TV actress Nia Sharma and Bollywood beauty Deepika Padukone are runners-up, the poll released on Tuesday was done by London-based weekly newspaper Eastern Eye.
American series Quantico's star Priyanka Chopra won back the title of the world's "Sexiest Asian Woman", which she lost to 'Piku' star Deepika Padukone last year.
Deepika is ranked third this year.
Delighted Priyanka said,'I cannot actually take credit for this at all.
Full credit should be given to my genetics and your optics,” Chopra said, thanking everyone who voted in the online poll for her.
“I feel grateful and am humbled.
Consistency is key.
'Priyanka made incredible strides internationally with the release of her debut Hollywood feature Baywatch, won another People's Choice Award and signed further high-profile films in the West. UNI
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