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Time of India
15 hours ago
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- Time of India
A lot of admiration for Juhi Chawla while 'nothing' about Priyanka Chopra: Ex-Miss World's blunt comment on two Bollywood actresses
More than two decades after winning the Miss World crown in 1999, Yukta Mookhey is still remembered for her regal poise and elegance. But in a rare, candid interview, the former beauty queen peeled back the glamour to talk about what really matters to her—grace, values, and mutual respect among women. While reflecting on her journey, Yukta stirred conversation online with her blunt remark about fellow Miss World winner Priyanka Chopra , who succeeded her in 2000. When asked if there's anything she admires about Priyanka, Yukta's response was sharp: 'Nothing,' she said, explaining that Chopra is junior to her. She further stated that she guided her on a few things, but refused to further speak about her. Former Miss World Yukta Mookhey In contrast, Yukta was all praise for 1984 Miss India winner Juhi Chawla , calling her the epitome of elegance and humility. She called Juhi 'gracious' and further shared that the actress encouraged her, praised her, and never saw her as a threat and chose to lift her up. That, according to her, was the measure of 'true greatness'. She also appreciated the Darr actress for her grounded nature and deep connection to Indian culture and value system. About Yukta Mookhey Yukta Mookhey entered the film industry in 2001 with a special appearance in the Tamil film Poovellam Un Vasam, featuring in a song titled after her. She made her Hindi film debut in 2002 with Pyaasa, opposite Aftab Shivdasani, though the film failed at the box office. She went on to sign projects like Kab Kyon Kahan and Hum Teeno in 2003, both of which were eventually shelved. In 2005, she appeared in Memsahab and Love in Japan. The following year, she featured in the music video Kathputali. In 2010, Mookhey took on a more serious role in the Odia film Swayamsiddha, portraying a Maoist rebel.
Economic Times
15 hours ago
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- Economic Times
A lot of admiration for Juhi Chawla while 'nothing' about Priyanka Chopra: Ex-Miss World's blunt comment on two Bollywood actresses
Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Former Miss World Yukta Mookhey About Yukta Mookhey More than two decades after winning the Miss World crown in 1999, Yukta Mookhey is still remembered for her regal poise and elegance. But in a rare, candid interview, the former beauty queen peeled back the glamour to talk about what really matters to her—grace, values, and mutual respect among women. While reflecting on her journey, Yukta stirred conversation online with her blunt remark about fellow Miss World winner Priyanka Chopra , who succeeded her in asked if there's anything she admires about Priyanka, Yukta's response was sharp: 'Nothing,' she said, explaining that Chopra is junior to her. She further stated that she guided her on a few things, but refused to further speak about contrast, Yukta was all praise for 1984 Miss India winner Juhi Chawla , calling her the epitome of elegance and humility. She called Juhi 'gracious' and further shared that the actress encouraged her, praised her, and never saw her as a threat and chose to lift her up. That, according to her, was the measure of 'true greatness'. She also appreciated the Darr actress for her grounded nature and deep connection to Indian culture and value Mookhey entered the film industry in 2001 with a special appearance in the Tamil film Poovellam Un Vasam, featuring in a song titled after her. She made her Hindi film debut in 2002 with Pyaasa, opposite Aftab Shivdasani, though the film failed at the box office. She went on to sign projects like Kab Kyon Kahan and Hum Teeno in 2003, both of which were eventually shelved. In 2005, she appeared in Memsahab and Love in Japan. The following year, she featured in the music video Kathputali. In 2010, Mookhey took on a more serious role in the Odia film Swayamsiddha, portraying a Maoist rebel.
Time of India
17 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Top 5 entertainment news: Salman Khan praises dad Salim Khan's fitness at 89; Yukta Mookhey defends Aishwarya, Aaradhya from trolls
Salman Khan admires his father's health, while Esha Deol and her ex-husband were seen together post-divorce. Yukta Mookhey defends Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and her daughter against online trolls. Amidst controversy, Ammy Virk might replace Diljit Dosanjh in Border 2. Alia Bhatt recreated Rekha's Silsila look at an Umrao Jaan screening, celebrating the iconic actress. Stay updated with today's hottest buzz from the world of entertainment! From Salman revealing his 89-year-old dad Salim still walks at Bandstand, Esha Deol spotting with ex-husband Bharat Takhtani for the first time after their divorce to Yukta Mookhey slamming people trolling Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and commenting on Aaradhya Bachchan; here are the top 5 must-know headlines making waves right now. Dive in and catch up on what everyone's talking about! Salman reveals his 89-year-old dad Salim still walks at Bandstand Salman Khan recently shared on The Great Indian Kapil Show that he follows a highly disciplined regimen, including eating just one spoon of rice daily. He expressed admiration for his 89-year-old father Salim Khan 's robust metabolism and unwavering daily walks to Bandstand, crediting both as sources of inspiration Esha Deol spotted with ex-husband Bharat Takhtani for the first time after their divorce Esha Deol and her ex-husband Bharat Takhtani were recently spotted at Mumbai airport together — their first public appearance since announcing their separation in early 2024. The former couple, who share daughters Radhya and Miraya, exchanged smiles while navigating co-parenting amicably, a dynamic Esha previously described as mature and focused on their children's well-being Yukta Mookhey slams people trolling Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and commenting on Aaradhya Bachchan Yukta Mookhey has strongly condemned the online trolling of Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and her daughter Aaradhya, calling it a clear violation of personal boundaries. Praising Aishwarya's dignified presence and motherhood, she stressed that public commentary should respect individuals—especially a young child thrust into the spotlight—and shouldn't target their appearance or family life Makers considering Ammy Virk to replace Diljit Dosanjh in Border 2? Amid backlash over Diljit Dosanjh's role in Sardaar Ji 3 with Pakistani actress Hania Aamir, the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) urged that he be dropped from the upcoming patriotic sequel Border 2. Now, producers are reportedly considering replacing him with Ammy Virk and reshooting his parts. Alia Bhatt strikes a pose with Rekha as she recreates her Silsila look at Umrao Jaan screening Alia Bhatt posed alongside Rekha at an Umrao Jaan screening, recreating her classic look from Silsila. The actress praised Rekha's timeless beauty, saying there never has been or will ever be another like her, as they shared a moment that echoes Bollywood's golden-era glamour.
Hindustan Times
19 hours 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.
