Bhumi Pednekkar reveals how Priyanka Chopra remembered her dance from her school annual day

Bhumi Pednekkar, Priyanka Chopra

Priyanka Chopra is truly a force to be reckoned with. Hailing from Bareilly, the desi girl is now ruling globally with her acting prowess. While her graceful presence leaves everyone gushing over her personality, Bhumi Pednekkar has openly confessed to being a long-time admirer. From dancing at her school function as a fan to cherishing personal encounters, the actress reveals what leaves her fawning over her.

Bhumi Pednekkar on admiring Priyanka Chopra

Bhumi Pednekkar opened up about her long-standing admiration for Priyanka Chopra, emphasising how inspiration can coexist with forging one's own identity in the industry. In a recent conversation on mid-day's Sit With Hitlist, Bhumi gushed, "I have admired and loved her ever since she appeared in movies. I have always been vocal about it, but I've also tried to create my own identity. Even if I imbibe certain things from her, she is a great person to draw inspiration from. I'm not ashamed of it, nor am I someone who gets offended. She is truly amazing."

Bhumi also recalled how Priyanka paid attention when she went on to heap praise on her during the MAMI film festival.

Bhumi on Priyanka being a guest at her school's annual day

For those unversed, Bhumi and Priyanka's brother Siddharth were in the same school, and during one of the annual day events, the actress was the guest of honour. The Daldal actress shared how PeeCee remembered that moment, and her persona left a lasting impact on her.

"She remembered it vividly. There was this gathering in 2019, and when she met me, she was so warm. I was excited, and she said, ‘I will never forget that you stared at me at that annual day and danced for 20 minutes.' I think when you are a star like her and create this sort of impact, it becomes a learning experience for me. I want to make sure everyone I meet remembers me in the best way possible. That's the experience she gave me, and I was amazed."

Talking about Priyanka, the diva is all set to make her comeback in Indian cinema with SS Rajamouli's Varanasi. Her first look as Mandakini was unveiled by the makers, and her fierce avatar stole the show. The film also stars Mahesh Babu in the lead role, with Prithviraj Sukumar playing the antagonist.