Priyanka Chopra had once shared how Rakesh Roshan noticed her at a funeral and casted her in Krrish.

Priyanka Chopra Recalls How She Was Offered Hritik Roshan Starrer Krrish, Says ‘I Was Wearing A White Salwar Kurta, No Makeup..’

Priyanka Chopra, a global icon, is hailed for her acting prowess in both Bollywood and Hollywood. She has consistently won over fans with her powerful performances. Her blockbuster films include Krrish, Mary Kom, Aitraaz, and many more.

But do know the interesting story behind how she was approached to star in the Hrithik Roshan starrer Krrish? The follow-up to the 2003 hit film Koi…Mil Gaya did wonders at the box office. Her backstory for joining the team, nevertheless, was an intriguing one.

When PeeCee recalled encounter with Rakesh Roshan

In an interview with Anupam Kher for his show, PC had shared, “Rakesh sir saw me at a funeral, and he called me. He said, ‘I saw you at a funeral, you’re very pretty.’ I said, ‘Excuse me?’ I was wearing a white salwar kurta, no makeup. Anyway, Rakesh Roshan was calling me, and this was right after Kaho Naa… Pyaar Hai. He wanted to see my rushes from Aitraaz.”

Priyanka Chopra’s work front

Priyanka has just wrapped up filming The Bluff, her upcoming movie. Karl Urban, Vedanten Naidoo, Safia Oakley-Green, and Ismael Cruz Cordova are among the other actors in this Frank E Flowers film.

Priyanka has also started getting ready for Citadel, the spy action thriller, to return for a second season. Richard Madden co-stars in the first season of Citadel, which was created by Josh Appelbaum, Bryan Oh, and David Weil with the Russo brothers serving as executive producers.

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