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India.com
2 hours ago
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Yukta Mookhey Takes Subtle Dig At Junior Priyanka Chopra, Says Appreciates Nothing About Her
New Delhi: Miss World 1999 titleholder Yukta Mookhey, who won the crown just a year before Priyanka Chopra, recently opened up about her 'junior' in an interview with Filmymantra Media. She reflected on Priyanka's pageant journey, noting that the global icon once sought her advice. 'She was the one taking advice from me,' Yukta said. 'She competed the year after me. I personally feel that I guided her in some ways, and even her parents were interested in speaking with mine.' When asked what she admired about Priyanka, Yukta replied bluntly: 'Nothing. Because she is junior to me.' She elaborated further: 'No. Because she is junior to me. She was the one taking advice from me. She was in the following year after me. I personally feel there were things I guided her on, and her parents were sort of wanting to talk to my parents. I don't think she is the right person for you to ask me about at this moment.' Yukta also spoke about how Priyanka might have seen her as competition, contrasting that with her own experience. She recalled, 'I remember Juhi Chawla spoke to me after I won and returned. She was very kind and said, 'You are so beautiful and so tall, you carry yourself so well. Think about going international.' Those are the kind of people I admire—those who don't see you as competition or a threat but as someone they might guide. That takes greatness.' She added, 'Sirf Miss India ya Miss World title milne se cheezen nahi hoti.' (Just winning the title of Miss India or Miss World doesn't make everything happen.) While both Yukta and Priyanka won Miss World titles, their career paths have been vastly different. Yukta acted in films like Pyaasa, Katputtli, and Memsahab but struggled to establish herself in the entertainment industry. Priyanka, on the other hand, rose to fame in Bollywood with acclaimed performances in Fashion, Barfi!, Don, and Bajirao Mastani, and has since gained global recognition. On the work front, Priyanka Chopra will next be seen in Heads of State, an action-comedy alongside John Cena and Idris Elba. She plays MI6 agent Noel Bisset. The film is set to release on Prime Video on July 2.
News18
a day ago
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- News18
Former Miss World Yukta Mookhey Takes Subtle Dig At Priyanka Chopra: 'She Is Junior To Me'
Last Updated: Yukta Mookhey, who won Miss World in 1999, recently claimed that former Miss World Priyanka Chopra once sought her advice before winning the crown. In a candid conversation with Filmymantra Media, Miss World 1999 Yukta Mookhey reflected on the early days of Priyanka Chopra's pageant journey, revealing that the future global icon once turned to her for guidance. 'She was the one taking advice from me," Yukta stated, referring to Priyanka, who won the Miss World crown in 2000 — just a year after Yukta brought the title home. 'She was in the following year after me. I personally feel that there were things I guided her for, and her parents were sort of wanting to talk to my parents." When asked to name a quality she admires in Priyanka, Yukta offered a surprising reply: 'Nothing. Because she is junior to me." Yukta also spoke about the nature of mentorship and how some individuals treat newcomers. Drawing a contrast, she recalled a warm gesture from Juhi Chawla: 'She spoke to me very kindly. She said you are so beautiful and so tall, you carry yourself so well, think about going international… Those are the kind of people who don't look at you as competition or a threat." She continued, 'Just winning the title of Miss India or Miss World doesn't make everything happen. It requires greatness to guide someone selflessly." Though both won the coveted Miss World title, their professional paths diverged significantly. Yukta's foray into acting included appearances in films like Pyaasa, Katputtli, and Memsahab, but she struggled to cement a foothold in the film industry. Priyanka, meanwhile, rose swiftly in Bollywood with acclaimed performances in Fashion, Barfi!, Don, and Bajirao Mastani, before expanding her career globally. Today, she wears many hats — actor, producer, and entrepreneur — with successful ventures in both Hollywood and the business world. She will next be seen in Heads of State, an action-comedy alongside John Cena and Idris Elba, where she plays MI6 agent Noel Bisset. The film is set to release on Prime Video on July 2. First Published: June 27, 2025, 18:39 IST
Hindustan Times
a day ago
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- Hindustan Times
Yukta Mookhey says there's nothing to appreciate about ‘junior' Priyanka Chopra: ‘Sirf Miss World title milne se…'
Yukta Mookhey won the Miss World title in 1999, and just a year later, Priyanka Chopra brought the crown back to India again. It was a rare opportunity for India to win the title for the second consecutive year. In a recent interview with Filmymantra Media, Yukta spoke about how her 'junior' Priyanka sought her advice while preparing for the pageant. Yukta Mookhey reveals there's nothing to appreciate about Priyanka Chopra. When asked about any trait of Priyanka that she appreciates, Yukta said, "nothing". She added, "No. Because she is junior to me. She was the one taking advice from me. Because she was in the following year after me. I personally feel that there were things that I guided her for, and her parents were sort of wanting to talk to my parents. I don't think she is the right person for you to ask me at this moment." She hinted that Priyanka saw her as competition and said, "I remember Juhi Chawla spoke to me after I won and came back and she spoke to me very kindly. She said you are so beautiful and so tall, you carry yourself so well, think about going international. So those are the kind of people I am talking about, who don't look at you as competition. They don't look at you as a threat. They look at you as someone who is a junior, or like 'I might be able to teach them something', and that requires a lot of greatness. Sirf Miss India ya Miss World title milne se cheezen nahi hoti (Just winning the title of Miss India or Miss World doesn't make everything happen)." Priyanka Chopra and Yukta Mookhey's film career While both of them won Miss World title, their career graph took dramatically different turns. Yukta struggled to establish a lasting career in the entertainment industry. She appeared in a handful of films such as Pyaasa, Katputtli, and Memsahab, but none achieved commercial or critical success. In contrast, Priyanka transitioned seamlessly into films and quickly rose to stardom in Bollywood. With acclaimed performances in movies like Fashion, Barfi!, and Bajirao Mastani, she became one of the most successful and versatile actors in Indian cinema. Eventually, she crossed over to Hollywood with projects like Quantico, Baywatch and The White Tiger, and has established herself as a global star, producer, and entrepreneur. She is now awaiting the release of her upcoming film Heads of State, which also stars John Cena and Idris Elba. The actor plays the role of MI6 agent Noel Bisset in the film, which is scheduled to premiere on Prime Video on July 2.
