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05-07-2025
- Entertainment
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Priyanka Chopra's 'Kismat' costar Smita Jaykar recalls judging the actress for being 'skinny' & 'dark': ‘How do these people come to...'
Priyanka Chopra has mentioned several times how she faced scrutiny over her dark complexion and skinny physique in her initial phase of her career read more From being a 'Desi Girl' to 'Global Sensation', Priyanka Chopra's journey is not only inspirational but exceptional in all sorts of forms. The _Heads of State_ actress has mentioned several times how she faced scrutiny over her dark complexion and skinny physique in her initial phase of her career. Now, veteran actress Smita Jaykar shared that she judged PeeCee for her physical attributes during their 2004 film Kismat and doubted her potential based on her appearance. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD 'I worked in Priyanka's initial days' film with her, Kismat. She was very thin, skinny, dark. She was introduced to me and Mohan Joshi that she would be playing our daughter. When I saw her, I said, 'Oh My God'. She looked like nothing at that point in time. I thought how do these people come to become a heroine,' Smita recalled while talking to Filmymantra Media. Smita shared that she later regretted judging Priyanka on her appearance and said, 'Cut to, Priyanka Chopra was wow. I thought, what has this girl gone and done? She became a diva completely. So, you can't judge somebody and say, 'Yaar, yeh kisko leke aaye ho'. Kuch maaloom nahi kiski kismat kab badal jaaye (Whom have you brought. You never know when fate changes). What an actress, fab!' Talking about Kismat, the movie also featured Bobby Deol Kabir Bedi, Sanjay Narvekar, and Ashish Vidyarthi in prominent roles. It was directed by Guddu Dhanoa of Ziddi, Aflatoon, Bichhoo and Big Brother fame. It was the remake of AR Murugadoss' Dheena, which featured Ajith Kumar, Laila and Suresh Gopi in key roles. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Talking about Priyanka Chopra, she was recently seen in Prime Video's Head of State, which also features John Cena, Idris Elba, Jack Quaid, Paddy Considine, Stephen Root, and Carla Gugino in key roles. It is directed by Ilya Naishuller.
NDTV
05-07-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Smita Jaykar On Salman Khan And Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's Blooming Romance On Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam Sets: "They Fell In Love There"
New Delhi: Salman Khan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's love story in the early 2000s was one of the most talked-about affairs at that time. Smita Jaykar, who has worked with them in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, recently opened up about how their romance came to be on the sets of the film. What's Happening Smita Jaykar was Salman Khan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's co-star in Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam. Speaking of how the lead pair fell in love on set, the actress told Filmymantra Media, "Yes, they fell in love there. Their affair flourished there. And it helped the film a lot. Both of them had those moony-moony eyes, and romance was showing on their faces. That worked very well for the film." Sharing her perspective on how Salman Khan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan were as individual personalities, Smita Jaykar added, "Salman is quite a brat. I don't know how he is now, but at that time, he was. He is a very nice person, a large-hearted person. I haven't seen him angry on set. Who doesn't get angry? But people tend to exaggerate it when it comes to film personalities. If someone instigates you, you're bound to get angry, right? We don't know the other person's side-what they did to provoke that anger. Aishwarya is very beautiful. Without makeup, too, she looked so pretty. Very humble, very grounded-at least at that time when I knew her." Hum Dil De Chuka Sanam Plot The Sanjay Leela Bhansali directorial revolved around the themes of love and sacrifice. The story was about Nandini (Aishwarya Rai Bachchan) falling head over heels in love with Sameer (Salman Khan). But she ends up marrying Vanraj (Ajay Devgn). The story then unravels, where we finally find out if Nandini goes back to Sameer. In A Nutshell Smita Jaykar spoke about Salman Khan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan falling in love on the sets of Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, and how it helped their chemistry look even better in the film.
Hindustan Times
05-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Smita Jaykar recalls judging ‘skinny, dark' Priyanka Chopra during Kismat: ‘How do these people come to become heroine'
Actor Priyanka Chopra has previously spoken about the scrutiny she faced over her dark complexion and slender physique during the early stages of her career. However, defying all odds, she went on to become a global star, earning recognition in both Bollywood and Hollywood. In a recent interview with Filmymantra Media, Priyanka's Kismat co-star Smita Jaykar recalled her initial reaction upon meeting the young actor and admitted she had doubts about her potential based on her appearance. Smita Jaykar talks about Priyanka Chopra's intial days in Bollywood. Smita Jaykar on judging Priyanka Chopra Smita recalled playing Priyanka's mother in Kismat and said, "I worked in Priyanka's initial days' film with her, Kismat. She was very thin, skinny, dark. She was introduced to me and Mohan Joshi that she would be playing our daughter. When I saw her, I said, 'Oh My God'. She looked like nothing at that point in time. I thought how do these people come to become a heroine.' However, later, Smita regretted judging Priyanka on her looks and said, "Cut to, Priyanka Chopra was wow. I thought, what has this girl gone and done? She became a diva completely. So, you can't judge somebody and say, 'Yaar, yeh kisko leke aaye ho'. Kuch maaloom nahi kiski kismat kab badal jaaye (Whom have you brought. You never know when fate changes). What an actress, fab!" About Kismat The action film directed by Guddu Dhanoa starred Bobby Deol and Priyanka Chopra in the lead roles, along with Kabir Bedi, Sanjay Narvekar, Smita and Ashish Vidyarthi in key roles. The film follows the story of a hitman named Tony (played by Bobby), who works for a gangster and finds himself entangled in a complex web of crime, betrayal, and redemption. Priyanka plays the role of Sapna, a singer and Tony's love interest, who becomes a pivotal part of his emotional transformation. Priyanka's projects Meanwhile, Priyanka is busy promoting her recent release, Heads Of State. The action comedy film directed by Ilya Naishuller also stars John Abraham and Idris Elba in lead roles. The film is available to watch on Prime Video. Apart from this, Priyanka is all set to make her comeback to Indian cinema with SS Rajamouli's SSMB 29. The film also stars Mahesh Babu and Prithviraj Sukumaran in lead roles and is currently under production.
News18
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Smita Jaykar Thought Priyanka Chopra Couldn't Be A Heroine: ‘She Was Dark, Looked Like Nothing'
Smita Jaykar says Priyanka Chopra was once 'skinny and dark', but stunned her with a diva-like transformation and global success. Priyanka Chopra has shattered countless stereotypes to become one of the most influential Indian actors in the world today. But her journey to stardom was anything but easy. In a recent interview, veteran actor Smita Jaykar, who worked with Priyanka in the 2004 film Kismat, recalled her first impression of the actress and how Chopra's incredible transformation left her stunned. Speaking to Filmymantra Media, Smita candidly shared, 'I did Priyanka's initial days' film with her, Kismat. She was very thin, skinny, dark. She was introduced to me and Mohan Joshi that she will be playing our daughter. When I saw her, I said, 'Oh My God'. She looked like nothing at that point of time. I thought how do these people come to become a heroine." However, Smita admitted that her perception changed completely. 'Cut to, Priyanka Chopra was wow. I thought what has this girl gone and done. She became a diva completely. So, you can't judge somebody and say, 'Yaar, yeh kisko leke aaye ho'. Kuch maaloom nahi kiski kismat kab badal jaaye. What an actress, fab!" Priyanka has always been vocal about her struggles with body image and skin colour. In an earlier interview with BBC, the Quantico star had said, 'I was called 'black cat', 'dusky'. I mean, what does 'dusky' even mean in a country where we are literally all are brown? I thought I was not pretty enough, I believed that I would have to work a lot harder, even though I thought I was probably a little bit more talented than my fellow actors who were lighter skinned." Despite the challenges, Priyanka has carved a unique path in global entertainment. She was last seen in Heads of State, which premiered on Amazon Prime Video on July 2. The action-comedy features her as MI6 agent Noel Bisset, alongside Idris Elba and John Cena. Meanwhile, Smita Jaykar will next appear in Maa Lapataa and the third season of web series Romeo. First Published: July 05, 2025, 01:08 IST
News18
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Salman Khan, Aishwarya Rai Fell In Love On Bhansali's Film Set, Recalls Co-star: 'Their Affair...'
Smita Jaykar recalls Salman Khan and Aishwarya Rai's affair during Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam shoot, says their chemistry elevated the film. Salman Khan and Aishwarya Rai's love story remains one of the most iconic and talked-about relationships in Bollywood history. The two fell in love while shooting for Sanjay Leela Bhansali's romantic drama Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam (1999), and according to their co-star Smita Jaykar, their real-life romance deeply impacted the film's magic. In a recent conversation with Filmymantra Media, veteran actress Smita Jaykar, who played Aishwarya's mother in the film, opened up about witnessing their bond develop on set. 'Yes, they fell in love there. Their affair flourished there. And it helped the film a lot," she said. 'Both of them had those moony-moony eyes, and romance was showing on their faces. That worked very well for the film." Recalling the warmth of the set, Smita shared how the entire cast and crew bonded like a family. 'We used to sit and play Antakshari. It was like a picnic," she reminisced. Smita also reflected on her experience working with Salman Khan and Aishwarya individually. 'Salman is quite a brat. I don't know how he is now, but at that time he was. He's a very nice person, large-hearted. I haven't seen him angry on set. People tend to exaggerate anger when it comes to celebrities," she noted. Of Aishwarya, she said, 'Very beautiful, even without makeup. Very humble, very grounded—at least at that time when I knew her." Directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam is regarded as one of the most visually rich and emotionally stirring love stories in Indian cinema. With soulful music by Ismail Darbar and a moving story of love and sacrifice, the film became a huge box office success and received numerous accolades. While the film marked the beginning of Salman and Aishwarya's romance, their relationship ended in 2002. Aishwarya went on to marry actor Abhishek Bachchan, while Salman remains one of Bollywood's most eligible bachelors. First Published:
