Actor Arjan Bajwa recalls bonding with Priyanka Chopra while filming Fashion
Actor Arjan Bajwa has opened up about the emotional connection he shared with Priyanka Chopra during the filming of 'Fashion' (released in 2008). He revealed how both were silently battling their own family crises at the time.In a recent interview with Siddharth Kannan on his YouTube channel, Arjan recalled how he and Priyanka found solace in each other's company during a particularly tough phase in their lives. Arjan's father, Swinderjeet Singh Bajwa, the former Deputy Mayor of Delhi, had tragically died after a fall from a first-floor balcony. At the same time, Priyanka was dealing with the devastating news of her father, Dr Ashok Chopra, being diagnosed with cancer - a battle he eventually lost in 2013.advertisementHe shared a particular memory of them sitting together quietly, talking about their fathers. "We were shooting in Juhu for a sequence. Me and Priyanka were sitting and talking while the shot was getting ready. She was also asking me about my father and then her father had detected cancer. So she was stressed out. I remember one day specifically when we were sitting together and discussing our fathers. Others might be thinking what are these co-stars are discussing so much, and there we were. One I have lost and there she is saying that my father is going through cancer," Arjun recounted.
He acknowledged that the emotional turmoil brought them closer. 'There was mutual respect for one another. Apart from that, I think she is somebody who is extremely hardworking,' he said. 'Whatever she is today, wherever she has reached - I give it all to her hard work and focus. She is a very strong girl.'advertisementDespite the personal hardships, Arjan emphasised that Priyanka never let her emotional challenges show on set. 'I never saw her vulnerable or breaking down during the shoot,' he added, commending her professionalism and strength.Directed by Madhur Bhandarkar, 'Fashion' featured an ensemble cast including Kangana Ranaut, Mugdha Godse, Arbaaz Khan, and Kitu Gidwani. The film was a critical and commercial success, with Priyanka Chopra earning a National Film Award for Best Actress for her performance in the film.Priyanka Chopra is currently gearing up for the release of her next film, 'Heads of State', which will premiere on Prime Video.Must Watch
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