Every single child is unique: Priyanka Chopra

Mumbai: Giving thumbs-up to video “Dear Maa” with foreword narrated by actress Juhi Chawla on Down Syndrome awareness, "Mary Kom" star Priyanka Chopra says every child is “special in their own unique way”.

“It's a disservice to categorise them. Every single child is special in their own unique way. Do watch this,” Priyanka, who supports Unicef's adolescent work in the country, tweeted on Sunday.

The 32-year-old also posted the link of the three-and-half-minute video, which features the day-to-day life of children suffering from the genetic disorder.

The video, which was posted on YouTube on May 7, has received close to 13,000 views till now.

In the opening of the video, Juhi says: “Every year, in India, thousands of children afflicted with Down Syndrome are aborted in the womb. The ones fortunate enough to be born are considered a burden by family and society. When, in fact, they are no less capable than a regular child.”

'Andaaz' clocks 12 years; Priyanka Chopra, Lara Dutta nostalgic

Mumbai: "Andaaz" has completed 12 years of its release and the movie's actresses Priyanka Chopra and Lara Dutta are nostalgic.

The Raj Kanwar directorial hit the screens on May 23, 2003.

"Raj, Jia and Kajal!! 12 years in a blink of an eye! I miss Raj ji! Will always be proud of 'Andaaz'," Lara posted on Twitter on Saturday.

Priyanka, who played a supporting role in "The Hero: Love Story of a Spy" before making her full-fetched appearance on the silver screen with "Andaaz", also took to Twitter to express her gratitude towards the film. 

"Driving to set n an auto playing the title song of #Andaaz haven't heard it in yrs #12yearsOfAndaaz @LaraDutta can u imagine how time flies," the 32-year-old tweeted.

Both Priyanka and Lara were awarded the Filmfare Award for Best Debut Female for "Andaaz". 

The duo also won their international beauty pageants in 2000.

Priyanka, who was crowned Miss World in 2000, went on to star in films like "Aitraaz", "Fashion", "Kaminey", "7 Khoon Maaf" and "Mary Kom". She will next be seen in Zoya Akhtar's "Dil Dhadakne Do" and will play the lead role in American thriller TV series "Quantico".

Meanwhile, Lara, who won the Miss Universe title in the same year, has starred in films like "Masti", "No Entry" and "Housefull". She will next be seen in "Singh Is Bling".

I was called silly for doing 'Fashion': Priyanka Chopra

Mumbai: With the success of content-driven films led by women like Anushka Sharma and Kangana Ranaut, one lady who is sitting back and smiling is Priyanka Chopra, who recalls how she was called "silly" for choosing to do a movie like "Fashion" back in 2008.

Having watched Anushka's production "NH10", Priyanka was all praise for the latter for keeping the flag of "girl power" flying high.

"Der aaye durust aaye. Just saw NH10 @AnushkaSharma! So proud of you... As a woman, an actor and a producer. Keep the flag flying high babe #GirlPower," the National Award winning actress posted on Twitter on Friday.

She added: "So good to see such amazing content driven films led by girls!it was so hard to get people 2 believe in us when I started. We were always 2nd.

"I was called silly for doing Fashion. As if it would harm my career! Hah! Look at us now! This movement will soon be a revolution! #ProudFemale."

So happy is Priyanka with this whiff of change in the film industry that she is now eager to watch Deepika Padukone-starrer "Piku" and Kangana Ranaut's dual avatar in "Tanu Weds Manu Returns".

"Can’t wait to watch Piku n TanuWedsManu! GirlPower always,” the “Gunday” actress tweeted.

Priyanka Chopra starring 'Quantico' trailer hits one million YouTube views

New Delhi: The trailer of American television series, 'Quantico' has hit one million views on YouTube. The series that stars Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra has garnered a lot of love from the fans and B-Town alike. 

Priyanka thanked everyone for their support on Twitter: 

This is so overwhelming.I’m humbled and nervous.Hope to live up.Thank http://t.co/B78nHMTlnw do I say this.. Needed the love. #1MillionViews

— PRIYANKA Aka Ayesha (@priyankachopra) May 13, 2015

Chopra is playing a FBI agent Alex Parrish, blamed for being the mastermind behind a terrorist attack in New York. The versatile actress has received rave reviews for her role as seen in the trailer. The series promises to be thrilling and action packed and Peecee sure adds oomph to the sneak peak. 

WATCH: Priyanka Chopra’s debut American TV show ‘Quantico’ trailer out

Mumbai: Our very own desi girl – Priyanka Chopra – shared the trailer of her debut American drama ‘Quantico’ on Twitter Tuesday evening.

The former Miss World, Bollywood actress and singer, plays the lead in the ABC drama.

Chopra, who plays an FBI trainee at Quantico Base in Virginia, has enacted a few bold scenes for the character.

Sharing the video with her followers on Twitter, Priyanka expressed that she is very nervous. She tweeted:

Here it is The trailer of #Quantico ! Say whaaaa? Me so nervous!!! https://t.co/aI4gj4bFFF

— PRIYANKA Aka Ayesha (@priyankachopra) May 12, 2015

Priyanka’s friends and colleagues went gaga over the trailer soon after it was launched online. And a humble Peecee was busy acknowledging their feedback and thanked them for appreciating it.

Here’s wishing Priyanka hearty congratulations.

Check out: Priyanka Chopra shares 'Quantico' poster

New Delhi: Bombshell Priyanka Chopra has her hands full with Bollywood releases this year. However, the actress has a surprise for her fans across the borders too.

Priyanka who is currently busy promoting Zoya Akhtar helmed 'Dil Dhadakne Do', recently flew to Los Angeles to complete the pilot episode of the ABC series 'Quantico'.

An avid user of social media, PeeCee took to Twitter to release the poster of 'Quantico' for her fans.

New poster #Quantico https://t.co/FcNCPbhS3O

— PRIYANKA Aka Ayesha (@priyankachopra) May 10, 2015

Reports suggest that Priyanka will be essaying the role of an FBI agent. The series has the actress paired opposite popular actor Jake McLaughlin and is shot extensively in Virginia.

Bollywood celebrates Mother's Day with love

New Delhi: Motherhood is one of the most celebrated thing for a woman and the best that can happen to her.

A mother is a guide, a listener, a multi-tasker, a place for us to rest our tired bones - she is one of God's greatest gift.

While the world is celebrating Mother's Day today, our Bollywood celebs too are grateful to their mom's respectively. The stars have taken to Twitter to wish their beautiful mom's on this special day

Happy Mother's Day to my beautiful Ma😍The most amazing mother in the world ❤️ https://t.co/fbhyxV9DBk

— Bipasha Basu (@bipsluvurself) May 9, 2015

Happpppyy mothers' day mom!!!! https://t.co/9zTXwTeclA

— Parineeti Chopra (@ParineetiChopra) May 10, 2015

To my #FirstFriend wishing you #HappyMothersDay! Life begins & ends with you. Thank you for being you Mom :) pic.twitter.com/lRctv1RpDZ

— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) May 10, 2015

Good morning & Happy Mother's Day to all the mothers. You are the only real selfless being since time... Thank you.

— Arshad Warsi (@ArshadWarsi) May 10, 2015

Ranveer Singh, posted a picture from `Dil Dhadakne Do` sets, along with the caption reading `Happy Mother's Day

Happy Mothers Day from team #DilDhadakneDo !!! #PricelessMoments @ShefaliShah9 @priyankachopra @FarOutAkhtar pic.twitter.com/RfIi41xbAf

— Ranveer Singh (@RanveerOfficial) May 10, 2015

Mommys Angel and mommys Rascal ! :) #throwback #LoveYouMom pic.twitter.com/Ga4zPkbswF

— Ranveer Singh (@RanveerOfficial) May 10, 2015

My world then. My world now. Happy Mother's Day to my creator, mentor, lighthouse. pic.twitter.com/kSdpaAWgZO

— Nimrat Kaur (@NimratOfficial) May 10, 2015

Happy Mother's Day ❤️ to my beautiful and wise mother who has always loved and nurtured me, guided and protected me pic.twitter.com/YoSbN4N8bQ

— soha ali khan (@sakpataudi) May 10, 2015

To the most beautiful woman in the world. I wish you a very happy Mother's Day. So proud to be your son. Love you Ma.

— arjun rampal (@rampalarjun) May 10, 2015

Every time I gift my mum something.. She loves it but always says that the time Me &the kids spend with her is more valuable than anything

— Raveena Tandon (@TandonRaveena) May 9, 2015

Happy Mother's Day to my mom who has been my biggest inspiration!! To all the moms, thanks for all that you do 4 us! pic.twitter.com/c3Oc1j3QxM

— Madhuri Dixit-Nene (@MadhuriDixit) May 10, 2015

Happy Mother’s Day.To all the women who nurture and love without ever thinking about themselves.that love is priceless. @madhuchopra love u

— PRIYANKA Aka Ayesha (@priyankachopra) May 10, 2015

Miss u Mom...

— Arjun Kapoor (@arjunk26) May 10, 2015

'Mary Kom' a piece of my heart, says Priyanka Chopra

Mumbai: Actress Priyanka Chopra says her film “Mary Kom” is piece of her heart and she thanks friends and family for making it a successful venture.

"Mary Kom" won the Best Popular Film at the 62nd National Film Awards presented by President Pranab Mukherjee on Sunday.

The actress took to her micro-blogging website Twitter to share the news and calling the film “a piece of my heart”. 

“It’s so gratifying when something u worked so hard on is acknowledged... Thank u to the national awards for MaryKom .. A piece of my heart,“ Priyanka tweeted.

The “Fashion” actress also thanked the cast, crew and the production unit of the film ”Mary Kom” on Twitter.

In the title role of the biopic of real-life boxing champion M.C. Mary Kom, Priyanka played a fearless woman who becomes an icon through her determined pursuit of sporting excellence. 

Priyanka, who is inspired by the boxing champion, has credited the award to “womanhood” as well.

“Most of all mangtec this is a win for womanhood.. U inspired me to be all that u are and I carry that in my heart always.. Thank u Mary,“ she wrote. 

Produced by Sanjay Leela Bhansali productions and Viacom 18 Motion Pictures, the film which was directed by Omung Kumar also starred Darshan Kumaar. 

When the ‘Queen’ and ‘Mary Kom’ partied together!

Mumbai: Priyanka Chopra and Kangana Ranaut threw a joint bassh together to celebrate their respective achievements at the 62 National Film Awards.

The two, who have shared screen space in Madhur Bhandarkar’s ‘Fashion’, seemed to have a rocking time last evening.

PeeCee took to Instagram to post a picture from the party.

She tweeted:

Girls night out,.. #MaryKom n #Queen together.. https://t.co/hwEcbC2tC3

— AYESHA MEHRA (@priyankachopra) May 4, 2015

Veteran actor Anupam Kher, who too seemed to have joined in the celebrations, posted a picture with the two actresses, who have been National Award recipients.

He tweeted:

Congratulations to two Gorgeous, Supremely Talented & National Award winning Actresses Kangana & @priyankachopra .:) pic.twitter.com/dhcGL8rE2f

— Anupam Kher (@AnupamPkher) May 4, 2015

Priyanka had bagged a National Award earlier for her performance in Madhur Bhandarkar’s ‘Fashion’ and Kangana had won the coveted award for her role as a supporting actor in the same film.

Here’s raising a toast to celebrate the achievements of the two stunning ladies.

Priyanka Chopra in awe of Sanjay Leela Bhansali

Mumbai: Priyanka Chopra is smitten by Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s eye for perfection and beauty. The ace filmmaker, who has crafted some of the finest visuals on screen with his impeccable sense of the mise- en scene, has stumped PeeCee.

The former Miss World, who featured in a special number titled ‘Ram Chahe Leela Chahe’ from SLB’s ‘Goliyon Ki Raasleela- Ram Leela’, is mighty impressed with the filmmaker’s creativity.

She took to Instagram to tweet a picture from her upcoming film ‘Bajirao Mastani’, in which she plays Maratha Peshwa Bajirao’s wife Kashibai.

She tweeted:

Beauty only like #SLB can .. #BajiraoMastani #NocturnalMusings ... love being #Kashibai https://t.co/ypYTkJViyI
— AYESHA MEHRA (@priyankachopra) April 24, 2015

‘Bajirao Mastani’ also features Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone.

Priyanka Chopra's titanic Scean in Dil Dhadakne Do

New Delhi: Bollywood stunning beauty Priyanka Chopra seems to be having quite a gala time with her `Dil Dhadakne Do` cast and crew.

The leggy lass can be seen recreating the iconic titanic pose in the title track of `Dil Dhadakne Do` and took to Twitter to post her picture from the ship that they shot in.
The prankster that Farhan Akhtar is can be seen photo bombing the picture.

My titanic moment.. I'm flying Jack.. Where is jack? Photo bomber @FarOutAkhtar @RanveerOfficial busy #DDDTitleTrack pic.twitter.com/TpII5gbavi
— AYESHA MEHRA (@priyankachopra) April 23, 2015

Starring Anil Kapoor, Ranveer Singh, Shefali Shah, Anushka Sharma besides Priyanka Chopra and Farhan Akhtar. ‘Dil Dhadakne Do’ has been directed by Zoya Akhtar. It is set to release on June 5, 2015

Priyanka Chopra posts a picture with ‘Daddy Coolest’

Mumbai: The ‘Dil Dhadakne Do’ cast has now turned into family. Every actor on board seems to have struck an emotional chord with one another. And hence, most of them have been tweeting “family-like” images on Twitter.

Ranveer Singh and Priyanka Chopra along with the rest of the cast have shared umpteen images of their togetherness. And on Friday morning, PeeCee tweeted a pic with her on screen father – Anil Kapoor – with a caption that read: “Daddy Coolest”.

Check out:

Daddy coolest!! @AnilKapoor #DilDhadakneDo pic.twitter.com/uacqfyVve3
— AYESHA MEHRA (@priyankachopra) April 24, 2015

‘Dil Dhadakne Do’ directed by Zoya Akhtar also features Farhan Akhtar, Shefali Shah, Anushka Sharma and Rahul Bose.

The title track of the film was launched Thursday and the film is slated to release on June 5.

'Quantico': A new dialect for Priyanka Chopra!

New Delhi: The diva of B-Town, who is now ready to embark on a new journey in international arena—actress Priyanka Chopra has her hands full at this moment. The 'Mary Kom' actress is rearing to go for her first television series in West called 'Quantico'.
She recently took to Twitter and posted: “Looooong dialect training today! Phew! Need some fooooood!http://instagram.com/p/0a76moJs25/  #Quantico”

PRIYANKA         ✔ @priyankachopra

Follow

Looooong dialect training today! Phew! Need some fooooood! http://instagram.com/p/0a76moJs25/  #Quantico

12:24 AM - 20 Mar 2015

Like senior Bachchan, she too believes in regularly interacting and updating her fans on the social media platform.

'Quantico' draws focus on the life of FBI agents. Reportedly, the the show will deal with a few FBI recruits and their journey, filled with mystery and thrill—as one of the recruits will turn out to be a sleeper terrorist responsible for the most devastating terrorist attack on U.S.  

Priyanka Chopra unveils starcast of debut American TV show

Los Angeles: Indian actress-singer Priyanka Chopra's debut American show 'Quantico' will feature an international starcast including Jake McLaughlin, Dougray Scott and Aunjanue Ellis.

The 32-year-old former Miss World took to Instagram to reveal the cast of the upcoming ABC show, which also features Tate Ellington, Graham Rogers, Johanna Braddy and Yasmine Al Massri.

"Cast list... #Quantico #PrepDay #Pilot," Priyanka wrote alongside a horizontal collage of photographs of the actors in the show.

It has been reported that McLaughlin, also 32, will play Priyanka's love interest on the series. The actor has previously starred on the J J Abrams and Alfonso Cuaron's NBC drama 'Believe'.

Josh Safran of 'Gossip Girl' fame will pen the script and executive produce the ABC Studios and Mark Gordon Company drama alongside Mark Gordon and Nick Pepper.

Marc Munden will direct the pilot.

The drama centres on a group of young FBI recruits, who battle their way through training at the Quantico base in Virginia.

Priyanka will play Alex Weaver, a brilliant but haunted FBI trainee whose past boils to the surface soon after her arrival at Quantico.

Priyanka Chopra misses home on Holi

New Delhi: Priyanka Chopra maybe a hot favourite in B-Town, but she misses home on Holi like the rest of us. 

The actress who is supposedly headed to America posted on her Twitter handle:

PRIYANKA         ✔ @priyankachopra

Follow

Something about #Holi .. The smell of the gujiya with fresh ghee at home.. Rangolis, pichkaris, colours!!! I miss home today..Miss the city.

7:57 AM - 5 Mar 2015

The actress is in Hollywood in preparation for the international TV series 'Quantico'. In Bollywood, she is all set to star in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's biopic 'Bajirao Mastani'  opposite Ranveer Singh.

Priyanka Chopra joins drama pilot 'Quantico'

Priyanka Chopra joins drama pilot 'Quantico'

Indian actress and former Miss World Priyanka Chopra will feature in ABC drama pilot “Quantico” as a FBI trainee, reports deadline.com.

The 32-year-old, who signed a one-year TV deal with the US-based studio in December 2014, will play Alex Weaver, a brilliant but haunted Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) trainee whose past boils to the surface soon after her arrival at Quantico.

The pilot revolves around a group of young FBI recruits, all with specific reasons for joining, who battle their way through training at the Quantico base in Virginia. One will launch a devastating terrorist attack on the US. 

The drama is produced by Mark Gordon, Josh Safran and Nick Pepper.