Parineeti Chopra speaks on rejecting Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s Animal: “I chose Chamkila because I was…” : Bollywood News

Bollywood actress Parineeti Chopra recently addressed her decision to walk out of Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s film Animal. Speaking candidly on Rajat Sharma’s Aap Ki Adalat, Parineeti revealed why she chose Imtiaz Ali’s Chamkila over the blockbuster, a decision that eventually shaped both her career and personal life.

Parineeti Chopra speaks on rejecting Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s Animal: “I chose Chamkila because I was…”

Parineeti’s Tough Decision: Animal vs. Chamkila

In the episode, Parineeti Chopra revealed that she was initially offered Rashmika Mandanna’s role in Animal, which stars Ranbir Kapoor. However, scheduling conflicts led her to make a choice. She said, “I had to choose between the two films, and I chose Chamkila because I was already in love with the story. Little did I know that this film would also bring a love story of my own.”

A Love Story Beyond the Screen

Interestingly, Parineeti shared that her choice to work on Chamkila indirectly introduced her to her now-husband, AAP (Aam Aadmi Party) leader Raghav Chadha. While shooting the film, the two managed to catch up despite their busy schedules. Parineeti recounted their first meeting at an awards ceremony in London, where her brother Shivang’s admiration for Raghav played a pivotal role in their introduction.

Speaking of Parineeti’s career trajectory, she debuted in 2011 with Ladies vs Ricky Bahl. Later, Parineeti quickly gained recognition for her performances in Ishaqzaade, Shuddh Desi Romance, and Hasee Toh Phasee. After a few box office setbacks, she delivered critically acclaimed performances in Sandeep Aur Pinky Faraar and Saina. However, her portrayal in Amar Singh Chamkila is now hailed as one of her finest performances.

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