Published 09:43 IST, February 25th 2020
Priyanka Chopra's 'Aitraaz': Lesser-known facts you probably didn't know about
Considered as one of Priyanka Chopra's finest films till date, here is a list of some lesser-known facts about 'Aitraaz' you might have had no idea about.
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Considered as Priyanka Chopra's finest performances till date by fans, Aitraaz is her only film, which features her in a grey character. Starring Akshay Kumar, Kareena Kapoor Khan and Priyanka Chopra in leing roles, Aitraaz follows story of a man, who is accused of sexual harassment by his former lover and he has to prove his incence in order to restore his dignity. film also stars legendary actor Amrish Puri in a prominent role.
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much-acclaimed film marks Priyanka's second onscreen association with Akshay Kumar, as duo were seen toger in Priyanka's debut film, Mujhse Shai Karogi. Released in 2004, Aitraaz is considered as one of a kind, as film comes with a social mess of stereotyping men. Here are some lesser-kwn facts about film.
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Lesser-kwn facts about Aitraaz
- This film is heavily based on Hollywood film Disclosure, starring Michael Douglas & Demi Moore.
- Aitraaz marks Akshay Kumar's last film with Amrish Puri who died a few months later.
- Priyanka Chopra won Filmfare award in Best Villain category for her performance. She was last female actor to have won award after Kajol. Kajol won it for her role in Gupt.
- song Waterfall by Atlantic Ocean is played during Priyanka Chopra and Kamal Chopra's nightclub scene.
- In this movie, Amrish Puri's character plays husband to Priyanka Chopra's character. Interestingly Amrish Puri plays far of Priyanka Chopra in Mujhse Shai Karogi, which also stars Salman Khan & Akshay Kumar.
- Reportedly, Celina Jaitley was first offered Priyanka Chopra's role.
- As seen in movie, a magazine from Cape Town h Priyanka Chopra on front p and has an indication of 120 rupees on right side, but currency in South Africa is Rand t rupees.
What's next for Priyanka?
Reportedly, it was reported that Priyanka will star in biopic of late astronaut, Kalpana Chawla. Even though official statement has been issued by actor or makers of biopic, it is being reported that actor has started preparing for her role. She is all set to star in upcoming Hollywood film, We Can Be Heroes.
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project will mark Priyanka's fourth film in Hollywood as main le. story of film revolves around life of a girl who discovers her super-powers. Directed by Robert Rodriguez, movie also stars Pedro Pascal and Boyd Holbrook in prominent roles.
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(Promo im source: Screengrab from Youtube)
09:43 IST, February 25th 2020