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Published 10:18 IST, April 13th 2019

Big news: Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Mindy Kaling have announced a film together. Here's what it's about

Confirmed: Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Mindy Kaling collaborate for a movie. Read details

Reported by: Chetna Kapoor
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After Priyanka Chopra and Mindy Kaling's pictures of their meet went viral a few days back, speculations were abuzz about them coming together for a project. And guess what? That's true.

Universal has won the auction and the movie will be produced by Mindy and Dan Goor, who is also the creative producer of 'Brooklyn Nine Nine'. The reports suggest that Mindy might direct the film while Priyanka will feature in it.

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Chopra took to her Instagram handle to announce: "Two women with a passion for telling good stories, just got the green light to THEIR story THEIR way. So proud of this incredible partnership with @mindykaling and #dangoor! We are about to show you what it means to be modern, global, and Indian. See you at the cinema!"

The reports suggest that the movie will revolve around the culture clashes at Indian weddings. The comedy will be a co-production by Goor, Mindy’s Kaling International, Priyanka’s Purple Pebble Pictures and 3Arts’ Howard Klein. While nothing much has been revealed about the film, the reports say that it will be a mix between of 'Crazy Rich Asians' meets 'My Big Fat Greek Wedding.'

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On the professional front, Mindy was last seen in 'Oceans 8' and will now be seen opposite Emma Thompson in Amazon Studios’ Late Night. Priyanka, meanwhile, wrapped up the shooting for a Bollywood film titled 'The Sky Is Pink'. and was recently seen in Jonas Brothers' music video titled 'Sucker'.

 

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10:14 IST, April 13th 2019