Priyanka Chopra Jonas, who has made a name for herself internationally, recently hinted at her potential return to Bollywood, marking a highly anticipated comeback after a six-year hiatus. While the global star has been busy with major international projects like Heads of State (with Idris Elba and John Cena) and The Bluff, it appears that Chopra is finally eyeing a new Hindi film project.
In a recent conversation with HT City, Priyanka shared that she’s been actively searching for a Hindi film to dive into. “Not joking, I meet many filmmakers here, read scripts. I have actively been looking for something I want to do in Hindi. This year was really busy for me. But I have something up my sleeve, I will leave it at that,” she revealed, fueling speculation about her Bollywood return.
Naturally, the question arose whether this new project is related to Jee Le Zaraa, the much-awaited road movie directed by Farhan Akhtar. This film has already generated significant buzz since its announcement in 2021, primarily due to its star-studded cast featuring Priyanka Chopra, Katrina Kaif, and Alia Bhatt. Despite the film’s excitement, delays have marred its progress, with the primary hurdle being the difficulty in coordinating the schedules of the three lead actresses and the director.
In response to queries about Jee Le Zaraa, Priyanka was careful with her words. “You will need to speak to Excel (Entertainment, Farhan Akhtar’s production house) about that,” she said, offering no further details, leaving fans wondering if her cryptic remarks suggest an involvement in the film.
Co-written by Zoya Akhtar, Farhan Akhtar, and Reema Kagti, and directed by Farhan, Jee Le Zaraa was originally meant to be a road movie, but has faced delays due to scheduling conflicts. Zoya Akhtar, in a recent interview with The Indian Express, confirmed that the project is still underway, and the delays are purely due to the actors’ schedules. Despite the setbacks, fans are still eagerly waiting for the film’s release.
While Priyanka’s Bollywood presence has been sparse in recent years, her career remains at the top globally. She recently wrapped up filming the second season of her Amazon Prime Video spy series Citadel, and her work continues to garner international praise. Reflecting on her diverse career, Priyanka credits her teenage years in the United States with making it easier to navigate different film industries.
“The industry in itself… the process of filmmaking is the same everywhere. It’s the cultural differences that make them different industries. I can’t be rigid in India, expecting it to be Hollywood-like in Bollywood, or vice versa. Be like water, and not rigid,” Priyanka shared, highlighting her adaptability in the global film landscape.
Despite her international success, Priyanka remains closely connected to Bollywood. She has expressed her respect for the industry and how her journey has shaped her professionally and personally. Reflecting on the challenges of being in the public eye for over 25 years, Priyanka shared that the hardest part has been managing expectations and public pressures.
Her last Bollywood film, The Sky Is Pink (2019), received acclaim, but since then, Priyanka has focused on global projects. Now, fans are eagerly awaiting news of her return to Hindi cinema — and if Jee Le Zaraa will be the film that marks her big comeback.
This news report is curated with insights from multiple reliable news sources.