Priyanka Chopra teases upcoming project with Angelina Jolie; opens up about ‘Varanasi’ and global film career

Priyanka Chopra will soon be seen on the big screen in ‘Varanasi’, one of India’s biggest and most expensive films. While gearing up for its release, the actress, in her latest interview, spilled the beans about her upcoming work projects, including her international ventures. While the star is expected to soon begin work on her next with Orlando Bloom, she teased a new project on the cards.

Priyanka Chopra teases next with Angelina Jolie

Speaking to Fortune India about her future plans, Chopra disclosed that she will be working with Angelina Jolie on a project. However, she stopped short of sharing any details about whether the project will be a film, advertising or philanthropic gig.Priyanka also named Jolie among a group of women in Hollywood she finds particularly ‘inspiring’. Alongside the Oscar-winning star, she picked actresses Penélope Cruz and Salma Hayek as fellow actors and friends whose careers she admires.

Priyanka Chopra on SS Rajamouli‘s ‘Varanasi’

Priyanka is currently filming the final few schedules of SS Rajamouli’s ‘Varanasi’, a project she described as one of the most ambitious undertakings of her career. “What we are trying to do is something so ambitious and of a scale not seen for a very long time. I am very privileged and excited not just for India but also the world, because this will be a massive global release and people will be exposed to what we have been working on for the past three years,” Chopra said.

Piryanka Chopra on her career growth

Opening up about life on the Hyderabad sets, she said, “Shooting on the sets of ‘Varanasi’ is furious and funny. The families of all the actors are around. It is fun, we’re laughing, watching IPL matches, but there is also immense focus, rehearsals, and focus-driven work.”Reflecting on her career growth over the years, Chopra acknowledged the greater creative control she now enjoys. She said, “When I started, scripts were not customised for me. My husband Nick (Jonas) recently said (quoting singer Beyoncé) that ‘You are on the other side of your sacrifice’.” She added, “I can now pick and choose and create my own projects.”On the international front, Chopra is also attached to filmmaker Mira Nair‘s biographical drama ‘Amri’.