Priyanka Chopra's 2017: Not Gustakhiyan Or Any Other Hindi Film This Year, Says Mom

New Delhi: Priyanka Chopra may not star in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Gustakhiyan, a biopic on Amrita Pritam, if it's made this year because the 35-year-old actress is quite busy. Priyanka's mother Madhu Chopra told news agency PTI that she hasn't 'seen any paper work or documents,' which can confirm that Priyanka has signed Mr Bhansali's film as of now. She added that Priyanka doesn't have time to star in a Bollywood film this year. "I have not seen any paper work or documents so I can't say anything (of Priyanka working with Mr Bhansali). Priyanka has no time this year to do a Hindi film. If he is making it this year then Priyanka is definitely not doing it."

Priyanka is the star of American television show Quantico, which is gearing up for season 3. After making her Hollywood debut in Baywatch, Priyanka has filmed two more Hollywood movies - A Kid Like Jake and Isn't It Romantic?. Priyanka is also producing an American television series based on the life of actress Madhuri Dixit. Therefore, yes, Priyanka Chopra has quite a lot on her plate.

Recently, when Priyanka returned to Mumbai, it was reported that the actress was here to finalise the lead actor of Gustakhiyan with Mr Bhansali. However, Madhu Chopra said: "Priyanka and Mr Bhansali are good friends they share a special relationship. They both meet whenever she is here." Of Gustakhiyan, Madhu Chopra told PTI: "It is really nice, I have read the script and it is beautiful and I think he is the right person to make it."

Sanjay Leela Bhansali has directed Priyanka in 2015 film Bajirao Mastani and in the song Ram Chahe Leela in 2013's Ram Leela. Mr Bhansali has also produced Priyanka's National Award-winning film Mary Kom. As of now, he is busy filming Padmavati with Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh and Shahid Kapoor. The film is expected to release in November this year.

(With inputs from PTI)