It has been years since talks about a possible biopic on American-Indian astronaut Kalpana Chawla have been doing the rounds. Since the very beginning, the one name which was always associated with the project was actress Priyanka Chopra's.
While the project has yet not been announced officially, some insiders claim that the film is indeed happening. According to reports, Priyanka Chopra will not just play the titular role in the film, she will also produce it.
The actress has, reportedly, joined hands with Viacom18 to co-produce the biopic. If some reports are to be believed, Viacom wants some minor changes in the script of the film, for which they are keen on hiring a new writer.
We are sure that PC will do full justice to her character in the space adventure film. Interestingly, she is also being considered for another space film with Aamir Khan. Based on the life of astronaut Rakesh Sharma, the film is tentatively titled Salute.
Meanwhile, Priyanka Chopra is currently busy shooting for the third instalment of her popular American show, Quantico.