Last Updated:August 02, 2025, 11:47 IST
Their shared moment of onscreen collaboration in Krrish left a lasting impact on Priyanka.
Priyanka Chopra has long admired Rekha.
Priyanka Chopra has taken to her Instagram Stories to share a cryptic note, which says that she’d rather be bold than helpless. The actress is no stranger to sharing quotes on memes on her Instagram Stories, and this particular post has caught everyone’s attention now, as many believe that the post used Rekha’s image.
The post shared by Priyanka Chopra read, “Better a Bitch than a Bitchari.” However, what caught everyone’s attention was the artwork of the post. The artist seemingly used a rendering of an image of Bollywood legend Rekha in her famous golden headgear. Have a look here:
Priyanka Chopra has long been a fan of Rekha. Earlier this year, Rekha was seen at Priyanka Chopra’s brother’s wedding. Their shared moment of onscreen collaboration in Krrish (2006) left a lasting impact on Priyanka. In 2024, she marked Rekha’s 70th birthday on Instagram Stories, calling her an “icon” and “fabulous,” accompanied by a heartfelt red-heart emoji.
The bond between the two extends beyond social media. At the 2012 IIFA Awards, Priyanka performed a vibrant tribute to Rekha—dancing to her iconic numbers like “In Aakhon Ki Masti Ke”, “Salaam‑e‑Ishq Meri Jaan”, “Pyar Do Pyar Lo”, and “Pardesiya”. The emotional highlight came when Rekha herself joined Priyanka on stage. Adding another layer, filmmaker Suneel Darshan once said that upon meeting Priyanka, he saw in her a spark of Rekha’s presence.
Meanwhile, on the work front, Priyanka Chopra was last seen in Heads of State. Directed by Ilya Naishuller, it is a globe-trotting buddy comedy starring Idris Elba as British Prime Minister Sam Clarke and John Cena as U.S. President Will Derringer. Priyanka Chopra Jonas plays MI6 agent Noel Bisset, swiftly becoming the film’s most dynamic presence. Armed, clever, and emotionally connected to Elba’s character, she brings both firepower and heart to the ensemble.
Priyanka Chopra’s next big Hollywood release is The Bluff, produced by the Russo Brothers’ AGBO Productions and directed by Frank E. Flowers. In this 19th‑century Caribbean swashbuckler, she plays a former female pirate who must defend her family and village during a brutal attack, only to have her mysterious past resurface. The actress is also shooting for her Indian film, directed by SS Rajamouli and co-starring Mahesh Babu.
Kashvi Raj Singh is a Sub Editor at News18. She extensively covers Bollywood, Hollywood and television. She not only keeps an eye out for interesting news angles but also often writes social commentary in long-…Read More
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