Global icon Priyanka Chopra Jonas recently treated fans to a nostalgic deep dive into one of her most critically acclaimed performances—her fiery role as Sweety Bhope in Vishal Bhardwaj’s 2009 cult classic Kaminey. Sixteen years may have passed, but the impact of the film and Chopra’s unforgettable portrayal continues to resonate with audiences and industry peers alike.
In a candid Instagram post, Priyanka shared how the opportunity to play Sweety came about in the most unexpected way. She was in Miami filming Dostana when she saw a missed call from none other than Vishal Bhardwaj—an auteur she’d long admired but never imagined would approach her for a role.
“He flew to Miami to narrate the story,” she wrote. “I told him the role seemed to have just around eight scenes. He said, ‘With us working on it, it will end up being so much more. Trust me.’” And she did.
The result? A fierce, rooted, and dynamic performance that helped redefine her as an actor beyond the commercial space. “Kaminey was a game-changer for me,” she shared. “I learned how to build a character from scratch, how to surrender to the story, and how to unlearn everything I thought I knew.”
She also praised the cast and crew, calling Shahid Kapoor “sensational” in his double role, and remembering Amol Gupte’s presence as unforgettable. The film also marked her first collaboration with producer Mubina Rattonsey, further enriching the experience.
While Priyanka continues to dominate the global entertainment scene, fans in India have been vocal about missing her in Hindi cinema. Her recent social media throwbacks—from Barfi! to Kaminey—have only added fuel to the sentiment, with comment sections flooded with pleas for her return to Bollywood.
And the wait, it seems, is nearly over.
Priyanka Chopra is all set to headline one of Indian cinema’s most anticipated upcoming films—SS Rajamouli’s globe-spanning action epic, currently working under the title SSMB29. Starring alongside Telugu superstar Mahesh Babu and Malayalam icon Prithviraj Sukumaran, Priyanka is stepping into a central role in what’s being touted as a high-octane, international adventure unlike anything Indian cinema has attempted before.
Production on the film is already well underway, with major shooting schedules wrapped in Hyderabad and Odisha earlier this year. Now, Rajamouli and team are reportedly heading to East Africa to film an intense action sequence that promises to raise the bar once again.
From playing vulnerable yet spirited characters like Jhilmil in Barfi! to the bold and complex Sweety in Kaminey, Priyanka Chopra has never shied away from reinvention. Her journey is a testament to taking risks, breaking molds, and trusting the story.
Now, as she prepares to take audiences on another cinematic journey with SSMB29, fans both in India and around the world are watching—and waiting. Because when Priyanka Chopra returns to the big screen, it’s never just a performance. It’s a moment.
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