Shah Rukh Khan And Priyanka Chopra shared a different chemistry
A throwback image of SRK-Priyanka. Notably Shah Rukh Khan and Priyanka Chopra shared screen space in the “Don” franchise and a handful of special appearances. But, many fans have often felt that the pairing wasn’t explored enough on screen.
Recently Producer Shailendra Singh reflected on Shah Rukh Khan and Priyanka Chopra’s careers and said that, regardless taking very different paths, the two stars have more in common than people realise.
Amidst media chat when Shailendra was asked about Priyanka Chopra and her journey, especially since they were active in the industry around the same time.
He expressed strong views about how Bollywood failed to position her as a leading representative of Indian cinema.
“People like Priyanka Chopra should be the brand ambassadors of our industry. He has questioned 10 times, ‘Who is the voice of Bollywood?’ For the last 15 years, it has been Karan Johar, but is he Bollywood? Why is he the voice?”
Shailendra further stated that the industry failed to value Priyanka the way it should have.
Priyanka should have been the voice of Bollywood, but we treated her so badly that she left the country. They let go of their smartest actress. She said this in that interview that Priyanka is three people. The brand, the person, and the actor. She was a firecracker of a woman and could have carried Bollywood’s reputation globally. But she left; even Virat Kohli left the country. He plays a match, and then he leaves immediately.”
Priyanka later shifted her base to the United States and built a career in Hollywood, turning out to be one of the few Indian actors to achieve sustained visibility in international projects.
In the midst of the same conversation, Shailendra also spoke about Shah Rukh Khan’s approach to his work and career. He said the actor’s understanding of cinema and business has been central to his long-standing success.
Shah Rukh is one of the most focused stars. He understands his work, and he knows who he is. He is aware what stardom is about, and he knows the cinema that he makes makes him. He understands the fact that he is cinema, and he is a silent operator. He is a thorough professional and never puts anyone down. Priyanka Chopra, Shah Rukh Khan… Top people. He means, wow! These are the people who should be ambassadors of the industry.
Drawing a comparison amid the two, Shailendra added, “There are so like-minded. Similar personalities and attitude to business
no nonsense attitude. Both are supremely talented, and they are very identical in the way they have handled their careers.
News Edit KV Raman
