In a move that has set the film industry abuzz, globe-trotting movie star Priyanka Chopra Jonas is poised to rejoin forces with maverick filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali for a new cinematic venture. Those familiar with their body of work will recall their earlier collaborations, including the special dance number ‘Ram Chahe Leela’ in ‘Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela’ (2013) and the critically acclaimed portrayal of Kashibai in ‘Bajirao Mastani’ (2015). Now, reports are surfacing that this powerhouse duo is aligning once again, this time on a period action drama.
The conversation between Chopra Jonas and Bhansali has set the wheels turning on a project that has both creatives excited. During a recent meeting, they discussed not only the subject matter of this highly anticipated film but also potential production schedules. Such advanced talks suggest that an official announcement could herald the pairing of Bhansali’s grandiose storytelling with Chopra Jonas’s dynamic screen presence in the near future.
Recently, the former Miss World has had quite a notable presence in India. Her itinerary has been packed with work commitments since she landed alongside her husband Nick Jonas and daughter Malti Marie. She dazzled at the grand opening of a new Bulgari store in Mumbai’s illustrious Jio World Plaza, paid a visit to the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, and stepped up during the Amazon Prime Video event to announce ‘Women of My Billion’—a documentary shedding light on the violence endured by women.
On the professional front, Priyanka Chopra Jonas’s calendar is brimming with exciting projects. In the coming months, audiences can expect to see her in ‘Heads of State’, sharing the big screen with stars like John Cena and Idris Elba. She’s also venturing into the world of Disneynature with her voice-over role in the upcoming film ‘Tiger’, seeking to unravel the complex beauty of one of the planet’s most beloved species. This film is slated for release on Disney+ Hotstar. Bollywood fans are equally eager to see her in ‘Jee Le Zaraa’, directed by Farhan Akhtar, where she will star alongside Katrina Kaif and Alia Bhatt.
Transitioning over to Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s impressive roster, the ace director is gearing up to make his OTT platform debut with the series ‘Heeramandi’, slated for a Netflix release. It boasts a stellar ensemble cast including Sonakshi Sinha, Richa Chadha, Aditi Rao Hydari, Manisha Koirala, Sharmin Segal, and Sanjeeda Shaikh. The series traverses the complex web of power struggles in Lahore’s Heeramandi and the broader pre-independence India, intertwining tales with the rising anti-colonial freedom movements.
Additionally, Bhansali’s upcoming film ‘Love and War’ will feature a trio of today’s luminaries: Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, and Vicky Kaushal. This film marks a second collaboration for both Bhatt, after the 2022 hit ‘Gangubai Kathiawadi’, and Kapoor, who made his acting debut with Bhansali’s ‘Saawariya’ in 2007.
With these veterans of the silver screen poised to unite their creative genius, the world waits with bated breath to witness how their synergies will manifest in the forthcoming period action drama. Stay tuned as further details emerge on what is sure to be one of the most talked-about film collaborations in the contemporary cinematic landscape. (With inputs from ANI)
