Actress Priyanka Chopra, who has been hogging all the limelight of late because of her alleged relationship with singer Nick Jonas, has agreed to play the female lead in filmmaker Shonali Bose’s upcoming movie, titled The Sky Is Pink.
According to reports, the movie is based on the life of Aisha Chaudhary, who became a motivational speaker and an author of the book called My Little Epiphanies after being diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis at the age of 13.
Rumours about Priyanka Chopra being in the cast started right after she returned India after completing the third season of her popular American television series Quantico and signed Salman Khan’s Bharat on the dotted line. But there was no official confirmation on the news.
But on Saturday night, Priyanka made the announcement about The Sky Is Pink through her Instagram story by sharing the photograph of the movie’s draft. She captioned it: "And it begins... Prep. Hindi movie."
Later, the makers, too, announced her name on their Instagram account. “We can't keep calm for this one! Good to have you back @priyankachopra! Stay tuned everyone, as we are bringing you something really exciting,” read the post on the official Instagram account of Roy Kapur Films, a production company run by Siddharth Roy Kapur.
According to reports, Farhan Akhtar has been cast to play the male lead, while Zaira Wasim of Dangal fame plays Aisha Chaudhary, the central character in the movie.
R Madhavan shares his experience portraying a father’s role for the first time alongside Ajay Devgn.
Actor addresses rumours about de-ageing technology, confirming he relied on diet and fitness instead.
Madhavan reflects on sequels and preparation for previous physically demanding roles like Saala Khadoos.
Nervous about a father’s role
At the trailer launch of De De Pyaar De 2, R Madhavan admitted he was initially nervous about playing Ajay Devgn’s on-screen father-in-law.
“I have never done a father’s role before, and competing with Ajay, I was very nervous,” Madhavan said. “I have seen other actors who are so busy when they come to the set, but Ajay sir is always present and dedicated. We have always felt connected.”
The actor also commented on the appeal of sequels. Devgn, who stars alongside Madhavan, stated, “I don’t mind sequels as long as there is a good script. I hope the film is liked by audiences. We all believe we have made a good film.”
Madhavan addressed recent rumours about de-ageing technology in his films, stating, “They’ve all been accusing me of de-ageing, but I don’t think I have the budget for that. It hasn’t happened.”
Instead, the actor relies on traditional methods of preparation, including fitness and diet adjustments, to meet the physical demands of roles.
Reflections on past roles
Madhavan reflected on the preparation for his earlier role in Saala Khadoos, a physically demanding sports drama. “When I went to train for Saala Khadoos, I consulted numerous dieticians and several people who advised me on how to lose weight and get fit, what diet to follow, what time to eat, and so on, but I couldn’t find anyone I truly resonated with,” he said.
The actor’s candid reflections reveal a focus on dedication and personal preparation rather than technological shortcuts, highlighting his commitment to authentic performances.
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