Priyanka Chopra Jonas took a trip down memory lane as she revisited her 2009 cult hit Kaminey, calling it a turning point in her career. In a heartfelt
Instagram post, the actor recalled how filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj approached her for the role of Sweety Bhope, despite her then 'commercial' and glamourous image.
Priyanka revisits her Kaminey casting story
At the time, Priyanka was shooting Dostana in Miami with Abhishek Bachchan and John Abraham, when she saw a missed call from Bhardwaj. "What?? I had wanted to work with him forever and never thought he would cast me because of my ‘commercial’ image at the time," she wrote.
The director flew to Miami to narrate the story to her. Priyanka remembered telling him, “Well, she has approximately 8 scenes.” Bhardwaj assured her, “With us working on it, it will end up being so much more. Trust me.” She agreed, admitting she was 'just greedy' to collaborate with the acclaimed filmmaker. Vishal, on the other hand, promised he would make something incredible for her after this in appreciation for doing the part and a few years later, the duo got together for 7 Khoon Maaf.
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Calling Kaminey a milestone in her journey, Priyanka wrote, "I learned so much from the master @vishalrbhardwaj, how to research, prepare and then surrender to the part." She also praised Shahid Kapoor’s double role performance, Amol Gupte’s menacing villainy, and fondly remembered meeting close friend Mubina Rattonsey on the sets for the first time.
Sharing old pictures, videos, and the film’s poster, she asked fans if they had revisited the cult classic.
Take a look:
16 years of Kaminey
Released in 2009, Kaminey was a gritty crime drama that stood apart from Bollywood’s formulaic offerings at the time. Known for its stylised direction, unforgettable music, and Vishal Bhardwaj’s raw storytelling, the film explored the world of gang wars, corruption, and ambition. Shahid Kapoor delivered one of his most acclaimed performances, while Priyanka’s portrayal of the feisty Sweety Bhope earned widespread praise despite limited screen time.
