Priyanka Chopra and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, both former Miss World winners, enjoy global fame. Aishwarya captivated audiences as Jodhaa in Jodhaa Akbar, while Priyanka won awards for Fashion. Reportedly, director Ashutosh Gowariker was unhappy with Priyanka’s win.
In 2009, Priyanka won Best Actress for her impressive performance in Fashion, while Aishwarya Rai was also nominated. Director Ashutosh Gowariker, who won Best Director, seemed unhappy with Priyanka’s win and made a sarcastic comment about it during his speech.
According to a report by IBT Times, the director expressed his surprise at Priyanka Chopra’s win, mentioning that he couldn’t understand how she received the Best Actress award when Aishwarya Rai was nominated for her performance in Jodhaa Akbar.
Ashutosh’s comment shocked the audience. For those unaware, Priyanka Chopra and Kangana Ranaut delivered powerful performances in Fashion, winning over fans with their dedication and hard work in the film.
The filmmaker claimed that Aishwarya’s mother-in-law, Jaya Bachchan, was also surprised by Priyanka’s win, expecting Aishwarya to get the award. His comments sparked controversy, with many feeling Jaya was unnecessarily dragged in. Jaya later clarified she had suggested Ashutosh address Aishwarya’s omission on stage.
Jaya Bachchan clarified that she had no problem with Priyanka winning the award but was disappointed that Aishwarya’s performance was overlooked. Meanwhile, Priyanka didn’t seem bothered by Ashutosh or Jaya’s remarks.
