Bollywood seems to be turning into a family-oriented industry with uncles (Aamir Khan) helping out nephews (Imran Khan), fathers (Shatrughan Sinha) helping out daughters (Sonakshi Sinha) and of course the Kapoors whose family tree seems to be deeply embedded in the film fraternity.
And now, it seems like a cousin has helped out another as it is believed Priyanka Chopra has a strong role behind Parineeti’s debut on the big screen. However, Parineeti rejects the notion saying that she has done it all on her own.
“I got my first film because of who I was,” clarifies Parineeti. “After I started getting awards, people started noticing me. I don’t have to sell myself. Directors come to me if they feel I suit the role.” The young actor joined Yash Raj Films (YRF) as a public relations consultant and later went on to sign a three-film deal with the company as an actor, according to the Times of India.
However, Parineeti admits that she does ask Priyanka for advice when she is confused. “She, being my sister, helps me in a way but I get work on my own,” she adds. “We aren’t from a film family so I know who to fall back on for ideas and suggestions. Her presence in the industry makes me more confident.”
She says that she chooses her films herself. “I choose them on my own or with [producers] Aditya Chopra and Maneesh Sharma’s help,” she admits. “But when I am ever in doubt, I ask Priyanka.”
When asked whether the two girls are ever compared, the 24-year-old laughs and says, “We have grown up together and worn each other’s clothes. When comparisons happen, we just laugh. We don’t get why it happens.”
Parineeti will soon be seen in YRF’s Shuddh Desi Romance while Priyanka will be seen in the re-make of Zanjeer. Interestingly, both films will hit the screens on September 6 but Parineeti insists there’s no competition between the Chopra cousins. “I have seen the promos and I loved them,” she said about Priyanka’s upcoming film.
Published in The Express Tribune, August 27th, 2013.
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