Priyanka Chopra Jonas labels 'Kaminey' as a career-defining moment for herself
In the bustling world of Bollywood, few collaborations have left an indelible mark like the one between actress Priyanka Chopra Jonas and filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj in the 2009 film, "Kaminey."
Priyanka Chopra Jonas played the role of Sweety Bhope in the film, a performance that marked a turning point in her career. The film followed a complex rivalry between a pair of twins, Charlie and Guddu, played by Shahid Kapoor in a dual role. Amole Gupte, Shivkumar Subramaniam, and Chandan Roy Sanyal also starred in the movie.
Priyanka Chopra Jonas was shooting for her film "Dostana" in Miami when she received a call from Vishal Bhardwaj. This was the beginning of their collaboration, which was Priyanka Chopra Jonas's first with the acclaimed filmmaker.
"Kaminey" was a commercial success, earning over ₹710 million at the box office. The film remains a turning point in Priyanka Chopra Jonas's career, as she later stated in a post.
After the success of "Kaminey," Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Vishal Bhardwaj collaborated again on the film "7 Khoon Maaf," released in 2011. The film, based on the short story "Susanna's Seven Husbands" by Ruskin Bond, was not mentioned in the earlier bullet points.
Priyanka Chopra Jonas had been eager to collaborate with Vishal Bhardwaj but thought he wouldn't cast her due to her "commercial" image. However, Vishal Bhardwaj promised to "make something incredible" for her after she did the part in "Kaminey," which had only eight scenes.
Priyanka Chopra Jonas shared her experience working on "Kaminey" in a post, praising Shahid Kapoor and Vishal Bhardwaj. She learned a lot from Vishal Bhardwaj about researching, preparing, and surrendering to a role during the making of the film.
Vishal Bhardwaj visited Priyanka Chopra Jonas in Miami after their conversation, indicating a strong bond formed between the two during the making of "Kaminey." This collaboration set the stage for their subsequent project, "7 Khoon Maaf," which was intended to be something more remarkable for Priyanka after "Kaminey."
As we look back on this remarkable collaboration, it's clear that "Kaminey" left a lasting impact on both Priyanka Chopra Jonas's career and the world of Bollywood.
In the realm of Bollywood, the partnership between Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Vishal Bhardwaj extended beyond "Kaminey," with their collaboration on the 2011 film, "7 Khoon Maaf." This movie, inspired by Ruskin Bond's short story "Susanna's Seven Husbands," marked another significant milestone in Priyanka Chopra Jonas's career. Furthermore, Priyanka Chopra Jonas's appreciation for the world of entertainment is not limited to Bollywood movies alone; she has also expressed an interest in Hollywood and cricket, with a keen fascination for movies-and-tv series as well.
