Much has been written about how and why Priyanka Chopra walked out of the Salman Khan-starrer Bharat. And now Salman has spoken out on the subject for the first time in an interview, saying, “She called up Arpita a thousand times to say ‘I want to work with Salman’. She even called up director Ali (Abbas Zafar) and told him, ‘See if you can get me something in this film’”
A very close friend of Salman adds, “This is true. Salman never lies. What he didn’t mention was that Priyanka met him in Dubai to ask him for the heroine’s role in Bharat. And when she finally got it, she didn’t want to do it.” While the official reason given for her exit is her engagement and impending marriage, a source close to Priyanka spills the beans.
“Priyanka was put off when she got to know that two other heroines — Tabu and Disha Patani were added to the plot. She also got to know about Salman’s habit of arriving late on the sets and starting his work way past lunch time, while his leading ladies’ scenes are shot in his absence. This is a work mode that did not suit Priyanka’s temperament, especially after working in the unconditionally
professional atmosphere of Hollywood and America,” says the source.
“It is true that Priyanka pursued the role in Bharat in every way possible. But at this stage of her career, working on roles that challenge her is more important than being seen with A-list superstars in Bollywood. Priyanka is all set to marry Nick Jonas. They will produce films together. She can co-star with anyone she wants,” said the source.
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