Thursday, December 25, 2025
ADVT 
Bollywood

Priyanka Chopra Jonas Opens Up About Directing Films

Darpan News Desk IANS, 02 Oct, 2019 08:03 PM

    Priyanka Chopra Jonas is a leading actress, a singer and also a successful producer. But directing a film is something that makes her nervous.


    The former beauty queen made her Bollywood debut with "The Hero: Love Story of a Spy" in 2003 and gave remarkable performances in movies like "Aitraaz", "Fashion", "7 Khoon Maaf", "Barfi!" and "Mary Kom". As a producer, she has backed movies such as "Ventilator", "Pahuna: The Little Visitors" and her latest offering -- "The Sky Is Pink".


    Would she like to direct a movie someday?


    "It's something that makes me nervous because it's a lot of responsibility. But slowly, I have moved from acting to production and hopefully, I'll make that (directing films) transition too someday," Priyanka told IANS here.


    "The Sky Is Pink", helmed by Shonali Bose, is her second Bollywood movie with a woman director.


    "I don't think gender defines anything. Women and men are capable or as incapable as their merit makes them. Working with Shonali was my honour. I think she is an incredible filmmaker and her gender doesn't define that," said the "Dil Dhadakne Do" actress.


    "I don't think that your estrogen changes the kind of films that you make. I think she is an incredible filmmaker and the kind of stories that she has told and will continue telling, I think will define Indian cinema," she said about Bose, who has directed critically acclaimed movies "Margarita with a Straw" and "Amu".


    As of now, Priyanka is looking forward to the release of "The Sky Is Pink", which also features Farhan Akhtar, Zaira Wasim and Rohit Saraf.


    The film, produced by RSVP and Roy Kapur Films, in association with SK Global and Purple Pebble Pictures, is scheduled to release on October 11.

    MORE Bollywood ARTICLES

    When Arjun Kapoor Flaunted A Rs 27 Lakh Watch In New York

    Not for his movies or his love life, this time actor Arjun Kapoor is being widely talked about for his luxurious watch.

    When Arjun Kapoor Flaunted A Rs 27 Lakh Watch In New York

    Kapil Sharma Becomes Red For 'Angry Birds' Sequel

    Comedian-actor Kapil Sharma will lend his voice to the character of Red in the Hindi version of the upcoming animated family entertainer "The Angry Birds Movie 2".

    Kapil Sharma Becomes Red For 'Angry Birds' Sequel

    Angad Bedi Finds Janhvi The Most Spontaneous Artiste

    Actor Angad Bedi is impressed with young actress Janhvi Kapoor's dedication to work, and considers her to be the most spontaneous artiste.  

    Angad Bedi Finds Janhvi The Most Spontaneous Artiste

    'Working Mamma': Amy Jackson Flaunts Baby Bump In Photoshoot

    Actress Amy Jackson is setting pregnancy goals. She has now shared a string of stunning images of herself from a photoshoot.    

    'Working Mamma': Amy Jackson Flaunts Baby Bump In Photoshoot

    30 Years On, They Still Think I'm Duryodhana: Puneet Issar

    Thirty years after he played Duryodhana in B.R. Chopra's "Mahabharata" TV series, noted actor-director Puneet Issar has brought the antagonist's character to stage, and feels humbled that people still recognise him as Duryodhana.

    30 Years On, They Still Think I'm Duryodhana: Puneet Issar

    How Varun Sharma Made It In Bollywood Without 'Biceps And Six-Pack Abs'

    Varun Sharma said, "if someone like me can be here, then anyone who is talented can reach here through hard work."

    How Varun Sharma Made It In Bollywood Without 'Biceps And Six-Pack Abs'