The wait for lead actress of Salman Khan starrer Bharat is over. It is official that Priyanka Chopra will be the opposite bhai in this ambitious flick helmed by Ali Abbas Zafar. The film time travels through generations and hence will be a bliss to watch both the stars change their characters and looks. Salman Khan welcomed the desi girl in his own way, taking a sly funny dig at her. However. PeeCee being PeeCee, she retorted in a wittiest way possible!

The Dabangg actor tweeted, “#Bharat .. welcomes u back home @priyankachopra . See u soon .. By the way humari film Hindi hai ;) . @atulreellife @aliabbaszafar #Eid2019.” Taking into the consideration her stardom in Hollywood, Mr Khan did not leave an opportunity to pull her leg. But then Piggy Chops was ready with her answer! She immediately replied, “UP Bareilly की पली बड़ी हूँ जनाब.... #DesiGirl forever. Very happy to be a part of #Bharat and see all of u on set!!@beingsalmankhan @atulreellife @aliabbaszafar #Eid2019.”

There have been innumerable speculations on which project will mark Priyanka’s comeback in Bollywood. Bharat seems to be an apt choice made by the international diva. A leading daily quoted the filmmaker saying, “Priyanka’s character is the soul of the film. She stands shoulder-to-shoulder with Salman in his journey and is the catalyst who triggers what will be a turning point in the plot.” On the other hand, Chopra girl also expressed her happiness saying, “I’m looking forward to shooting this film and working with Salman and Ali again after a considerable time.” Priyanka and Salman have worked together in movies Mujhse Shaadi Karogi (2004), Salaam-E-Ishq (2007) and God Tussi Great Ho (2008).

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