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Priyanka Chopra has had a brilliant acting career for over 20 years. But did you know it almost ended before it really started? Recently, filmmaker Anil Sharma shared that Priyanka faced a big challenge early on in her career due to a nose surgery that didn’t go well.

In an interview with Siddharth Kannan on YouTube, Anil, who directed Priyanka in her first Bollywood film The Hero, talked about those tough times. It was said that Priyanka wanted to change her appearance to look like famous actress Julia Roberts. Anil clarified that it was a medical issue that went wrong, and it was not Priyanka’s fault at all.

After the surgery mishap, Priyanka lost many roles and even wanted to return the signing amount she had received for The Hero. Anil remembered how Priyanka came to him with a cheque, saying she was fired from her projects and planned to go back to her hometown of Bareilly. He had given her a token amount of ₹5 lakh, and she was clearly upset.

Anil couldn’t let her give up so easily. Priyanka told him her family was moving back because her dad had returned to the army and her mom was going back to work, too. They thought Priyanka would take time to heal, so they planned to return home for a year. But Anil urged Priyanka to stay.

Thanks to his encouragement, Priyanka decided to stay in the film industry. She made her debut with The Hero, alongside Sunny Deol and Preity Zinta, and quickly found success with the movie Andaz. Over the years, she received praise for films like Aitraaz, Barfi, and Mary Kom. In the mid-2010s, Priyanka moved to the U.S. and started a new chapter with the TV series Quantico, which led to more exciting roles in films and shows, including The Matrix 4 and Citadel.

In Mumbai, singer Sonu Nigam speaks about his admiration for the late Mohammed Rafi, whom he calls his “musical father.” As Rafi’s 100th birthday approaches on December 24, Nigam reflects on how comparing himself to Rafi is impossible. He feels he can never match the legendary singer’s unmatched talent.

Nigam grew up listening to Rafi’s songs, and his parents, Agam and Shobha, always encouraged him to follow in Rafi’s footsteps. “Rafi sahab was the benchmark for all singers. He could sing anything—qawwalis, bhajans, sad songs, and even high-pitched numbers. He was my inspiration,” said Nigam in an interview.

His first performance was at just four years old, singing “Kya Hua Tera Vada” from the 1977 movie “Hum Kisi Se Kam Nahin.” Nigam plans a special concert in Mumbai to honor Rafi on his 100th birthday.

Rafi is one of the most celebrated playback singers in Hindi cinema history, known for timeless songs like “Main Zindagi Ka Saath Nibhata Chala Gaya,” “Gulabi Aankhein,” and “Kya Se Kya Ho Gaya.” Nigam, famous for hits like “Kal Ho Naa Ho” and “Suraj Hua Madham,” welcomes people’s comparisons to Rafi. However, he emphasizes, “You can’t compare a father and son. No matter what, I can never be like him.”

Before Rafi passed away in 1980, he was the voice behind many iconic actors like Dev Anand and Dharmendra. Nigam was only seven years old at the time. “I’ve performed many of Rafi’s songs, learning from them like practice,” he explained. “He was an amazing singer with incredible versatility. I’ve tried to be versatile too.”

Even though Nigam could never meet Rafi in person, he feels Rafi’s spirit lives on in him. “I’m really excited and honored to perform his songs on his 100th birthday,” he said

Actor John Abraham has written to the Nepal government asking them to cancel the Chitwan Elephant Festival. He believes instead of this festival, Nepal should focus on ethical wildlife tourism. He thinks this would make Nepal a leader in eco-tourism and help protect its wildlife.

In his letter, John expressed his love for Nepal. He said, “I’m reaching out not just as an actor but as someone who cares for your beautiful country with its amazing culture and kind people.” He shared his concerns about the Elephant Festival, explaining that the activities hurt the elephants. “While these events may seem fun, they put a lot of stress on the elephants and involve harsh training methods,” he said.

John believes elephants are very special animals that should be respected. He believes that by offering more ethical wildlife experiences, like seeing elephants in nature, Nepal can inspire travelers from around the world.

He urged the Nepal government to cancel the festival and create traditions that show kindness towards all living beings. John offered his support to help promote a kinder approach to tourism in Nepal.

In conclusion, he thanked the minister for considering his request and expressed his confidence that Nepal’s future can be bright by protecting its wildlife and natural beauty.

About John Abraham’s Last Film:
John was seen recently in the film “Vedaa,” which was released in theaters on August 15 and started streaming online on October 10. The movie tells the story of a courageous Dalit girl and addresses important issues related to social justice.

The Chitwan Elephant Festival includes activities like elephant walks, baths, football games, beauty contests, and picnics.