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Priyanka Chopra kicks-off her first Bollywood film in two years

After staying away from Hindi cinema for over two years, Priyanka Chopra has finally started shooting for her comeback Bollywood project. To be produced by Siddharth Roy Kapur and Ronnie Screwvala, the untitled film mounted the shooting floor today.

The movie is being directed by Shonali Bose, who rose to prominence after directing critically acclaimed Margarita with a Straw (2014) Besides Chopra, the film also stars actor-singer-filmmaker Farhan Akhtar and Zaira Wasim.


“I look forward to diving into this film…it’s very special to me. As soon I read it, I knew I had to be a part of telling this story, so I’m wearing two hats on this one… as an actor and as a co-producer. In both aspects, I am equally excited to work with the amazing team of actors and technicians we have on board. Shonali is a formidable filmmaker and I can’t wait to see this story unfold in her expertise. I’m looking forward to working with Farhan, Ronnie and Sid again. All in all, it’s a great homecoming,” said Priyanka in a statement.

Farhan Akhtar says that he is looking forward to working with Priyanka again. “I am happy to be a part of Shonali’s next. It is a beautiful story and I am looking forward to working with Priyanka again and collaborating with Ronnie and Sid.”

“I am thrilled to be a part of this film. I immediately fell in love with the story when Sid and Shonali narrated it to me. It is a character that touched my heart and I am honoured to be playing this role. I am looking forward to working with Farhan and Priyanka,” said Zaira Wasim.

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  • Sweetmeats previews at Bush Theatre from 7 February 2026, running until 21 March.
  • The play follows two south Asian elders navigating type-2 diabetes.
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  • Co-produced by Bush Theatre and Tara Theatre, written by Karim Khan.
  • Tickets from £15, with concessions and accessible performances available.

Sweetmeats, a new play examining diabetes in south Asian communities, will have its world premiere at London’s Bush Theatre from 7 February 2026. Written by Karim Khan and directed by Tara Theatre’s Natasha Kathi-Chandra, the production follows Hema and Liaquat, two elders brought together on a diabetes support course. The play highlights both the health risks faced by south Asians and the rarely told stories of older characters on the British stage.

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