Overview

• In an interview with Vickey Lalwani, the ad filmmaker praised Chopra’s ambition and said she chose to rebuild her career in the United States after no longer being “top of the line” in Hindi cinema.
• He described early hurdles including industry bias over her complexion and skin and said she worked hard to transform for roles such as Dostana, calling her “big-boned” and “strong-looking.”
• Kakkar said she never addressed talk of a “so‑called affair,” characterizing the relationship as serious and personal and commending her for maintaining dignity.
• He did not name anyone, while separate coverage notes longstanding speculation linking her to Shah Rukh Khan that has never been confirmed by the actors.
• Recent reports highlight her active slate, including Citadel Season 2 and The Bluff, with some outlets suggesting a possible return to Indian cinema via SS Rajamouli’s SSMB29.