Throwback: When Anushka Sharma lauded Priyanka Chopra Jona's stellar performance in 'Barfi!'

Gone are the days when Bollywood actors were pitted against each other in news articles, fostering an atmosphere of competition and rivalry. Today, the landscape has changed dramatically, with actors openly praising their contemporaries and celebrating each other's successes. A perfect example of the shift is this sweet throwback account where Anushka Sharma expressed her heartfelt admiration for Priyanka Chopra's performance in the 2012 film ‘Barfi!’
During an appearance on filmmaker Karan Johar's popular chat show ‘Koffee With Karan,’ Anushka Sharma couldn't hold back her praise for Priyanka Chopra.She highlighted Priyanka's role in ‘Barfi!’ as her career-best performance, even expressing surprise that Priyanka did not receive any major awards for it. Anushka's genuine admiration was evident as she described Priyanka's portrayal as "phenomenal" and one of the best performances she had seen by any female actor in years.

‘Barfi!’ directed by Anurag Basu, achieved significant box-office success and stands as a landmark in Priyanka Chopra's career. The film, featuring Ranbir Kapoor and Ileana D'Cruz alongside Priyanka, narrates the touching tale of Barfi, a mute and deaf young man, and his interactions with two women. Priyanka's portrayal of Jhilmil, an autistic girl, was marked by profound depth and sensitivity, earning her widespread critical acclaim.

Looking ahead, Anushka Sharma is set to make a powerful comeback with ‘Chakda 'Xpress,’ a biographical drama on Netflix. The film is based on the life of former Indian fast bowler Jhulan Goswami. This role marks her return to the big screen after a brief hiatus, and fans are eagerly awaiting her portrayal of one of cricket's most celebrated figures.
On the other hand, desi girl turned global icon, Priyanka Chopra Jonas is currently filming her upcoming Hollywood project 'The Bluff'. She is also accompanied by her daughter Malti Marie, who is making sure that her mother's shooting diaries are packed with utterly adorable moments.