Why Priyanka refused Kabir Khan's film

From the start Kabir Khan has been wanting his New York leading lady Katrina Kaif in his film opposite Salman Khan.

However, Aditya Chopra and even the hero, Salman, were considering Priyanka Chopra for the female lead. It is said that Salman is ready to grant Adi 120 days to film the thriller. However, he also wanted PC to give 120 days. Salman's funda is simple. He films at a certain pace; he cannot be hurried. And in the interest of the film and his way of functioning, Salman wanted Priyanka to be present on set whenever he was there.

Since he didn't want the usually over-committed PC to cite date hassles later, he asked Kabir to get 120 days from the heroine. However when PC heard this, she apparently threw a fit. She was keen to do the movie with Sallu, but she didn't want to give 120 days to the film; or sit on the set twiddling her thumbs when Salman arrived late. So she opted out and Kat who is very keen to do a movie with Salman volunteered to toe the line and offered her services.

All his terms and conditions are acceptable to Kat is what our source says.

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Priyanka happy for cousin's debut with YRF

Actress Priyanka Chopra is very happy that her cousin Pariniti Chopra is making her debut as an actress with Yash Raj Films.

"Pariniti is my sister. Today only she has signed a film with YRF. I am very happy that YRF singned her," Priyanka told reporters at a promotional event of her film "7 Khoon Maaf" held at JW Marriot hotel Monday.

Pariniti has been signed for the film "Ladies V/S Ricky Bahl" where actor Ranveer Singh and actress Anushka Sharma are yet again sharing the screen space after their recent hit "Band Baaja Baaraat" under the same banner.

Based on the story developed by producer Aditya Chopra "Ladies V/S Ricky Bahl" is a romantic comedy where a charming conman Ricky Bahl cons girls for a living, but finally meets his match.

The film is set to go on floor early April with plans to hit theatres worldwide Dec 9 this year.

Pariniti works with YRF in their marketing department and she did PR for her film "Pyaar Impossible" too, reveals Priyanka.

"She works with YRF's marketing department. In fact, she worked as PR for my film with YRF," said Priyanka.

Asked what tips she would like to give to her sister, she quipped, "I would call her and say that."

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'Priyanka to star in Dhoom 3'

If all goes well, Priyanka Chopra will be rubbing shoulders with Aamir Khan in YRF's Dhoom 3. Priyanka and Yash Raj Films are in advance talks.

A source says, "YRF has a very good professional working relationship with Priyanka. Yash Chopra and Aditya are both keen that she should play the girl opposite Aamir."

Adds the source, "Priyanka has acted in many action films. Dhoom 3 has a lot of action. Hence, Priyanka fits the bill."

While the buzz is that Katrina Kaif and Deepika Padukone are also in the race to star in the film, our source says, "Priyanka is most likely to beat them to the post."

Priyanka remained unavailable for comment.

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'Pyaar Impossible' not a classic: Priyanka

Priyanka Chopra says "Pyaar Impossible" is one of the sweetest and simplest films she's done. And she doesn't want people going in for the movie expecting a classic like "Mughal-e-Azam".

"Please don't look for any complications in 'Pyaar Impossible' because there aren't any," Priyanka told IANS.

She has essayed a complex character in "Fashion" and 12 roles in "What's Your Raashee?" and that's why Priyanka wants to make it clear that her next is just a breezy romantic comedy.

"It's not necessary that all love stories have to be complicated. So many times it is the simplicity factor that comes out trumps and 'Pyaar Impossible' is one such film."

"Please don't start hunting for a classic tale a la 'Mughal-e-Azam' here because that was never the intent," Priyanka said.

"We wanted to make a feel good fun film that can be identified by the teens and youth and tells their story while keeping the entertainment value intact. One should just enter the theatre with a bag full of popcorn and enjoy those couple of hours," she added.

She is paired opposite Uday Chopra, for whom "Pyaar Impossible" is a comeback of sorts. The actor, who made his debut nine years ago with "Mohabbatein" (2000), was last seen in "Dhoom 2" (2006).

"Pyaar Impossible" is produced by him under the Yash Raj Films banner and directed by Jugal Hansraj.

'Pyaar Impossible' is the story of a geek called Abhay (Uday), who falls in love with the most beautiful girl in the campus, Alisha (Priyanka). While most people believe this love story would be impossible, some also wonder if fate would get the two together and if this 'pyaar' would indeed turn out to be 'possible'.

"That's where the real sweet elements about the film come in because the girl truly believes that geek or no geek; it's the intrinsic good qualities of one's own self that make people fall in love with you. On the other hand, the boy believes that good looks do matter. This is what kick starts the entire point of view of possibility of love in contrasting individuals," Priyanka explained.

This is why she is particularly fond of the title song where she is dressed as a geek in a manner similar to that of Uday's character in the film. With spectacles on, unkempt hair, loose T-Shirt and baggy shorts, she follows the geek look to the T, as instructed by Uday who challenges her that she can never find a guy looking like a geek.

"I take this challenge while being quite sure that men would look deeper into me than just the looks. All of this is conveyed through the title song which has been picturised in such a sweet manner. Do I eventually get a guy for myself? Well, watch out for that in the film," she said.
Also starring Dino Morea in a special appearance along with Anupam Kher, "Pyaar Impossible" is set to release in January.

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Yash Raj Films launches Pyaar Impossible website

Priyanka Chopra was in Mumbai this week to launch the website of Yash Raj Films Pyaar Impossible, which recently completed its first schedule.

By logging onto the site, fans will be able to track the entire journey of the shooting online.

Constant updates, fresh videos, and the latest pictures, will give Bollywood lovers a sneak peek at what really goes on behind the scenes.


The story of a beauty and a geek, actor turned director Jugal Hansraj is at the helm of the rom-com, which features Priyanka Chopra and Uday Chopra in lead roles.

Anupam Kher and Dino Morea have also bagged parts in the film, which will be shot in India, Singapore and Bangkok.


Set to hit screens at the end of the year, movie-goers are excited to see if YRF can continue to generate their brand of cinematic magic with this tale of impossible love.


Official Website www.pyaarimpossible.in