Priyanka Chopra Couldn’t Dance As Per Bollywood Standards, Andaaz Makers Had To Stop Shoot In Cape Town & Enroll Her To 45 Days Training

Priyanka Chopra faced a tough time during the shooting of Allah Kare Dil Na Lage Kisise in the film Andaaz. The makers had to cancel the international shoot due to her inability to meet Bollywood dance standards. Read on to know more about this incident.

Debut Film Halted

After winning Miss India World, Priyanka Chopra received numerous film offers. Although she initially planned to make her Bollywood debut with Humraaz, things didn’t work out. She eventually entered the mainstream acting world with The Hero: Love Story Of A Spy alongside Sunny Deol. However, her debut film Andaaz faced a major setback due to her lack of dancing skills.

A Unique Selling Point

Andaaz, directed by Raj Kanwar, starred Priyanka Chopra alongside Akshay Kumar and Lara Dutta. The makers consciously chose two beauty pageant queens for their debut roles, believing it would be a unique selling point. Their decision turned out to be a massive success, with the film earning a whopping 288 million at the box office, surpassing its 80 million budget.

Challenges with Bollywood Dance

Producer Suneel Darshan revealed that Priyanka Chopra struggled to grasp the Bollywood style of dancing while filming Allah Kare Dil Na Lage Kisise. Despite efforts from both ends, the actress couldn’t deliver what was expected of her. The crew had flown to Cape Town for the shoot of the song, but due to the difficulties faced by Priyanka and Akshay Kumar’s personal commitments, the shoot had to be stopped, and the team returned to Mumbai.

Enrollment in Dancing Classes

To overcome the challenge, the makers decided to enroll Priyanka Chopra in dancing classes. Suneel Darshan enlisted the help of Veenu Prakash for her training. The break provided Priyanka with an opportunity to improve her dancing skills. After the training, the shoot resumed smoothly, and the film Andaaz was eventually released in 2003.

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