Global star Priyanka Chopra on Saturday met her long-time friend actor Lara Dutta and celebrated the 21 years of friendship they both share, in London. Taking to her Instagram handle, PeeCee shared an adorable picture featuring herself with Lara and her daughter Saira. For the unversed, Priyanka and Lara have been friends for 21 years since meeting each other at Miss India 2000 pageant. Lara won the Miss India title and Miss Universe crown in 2000. Whereas, Priyanka was the first runner-up at Miss India but won the Miss World crown later in 2000. This created history as in the same year India won two big titles at the international pageant.
Instagram being the next stop for fashion and glam, Priyanka uploaded a post commemorating their friendship. The caption read, “21 years and counting.. friendships that can pick up at any given time @larabhupathi and her most shining star. Saira you’re definitely your mums daughter. Adore you. So much love for these ladies. And so many memories. Also Missed you #Pradeepguha. ” Priyanka and Lara were under the guidance of Pradeep Guha at the Miss India pageant.
Right after winning respective titles, the duo starred in Akshay Kumar’s Andaaz. PeeCee sent Lara a signed copy of her autobiography Unfinished and thanked her for being such a big part of her story.
Speaking about Pradeep Guha, the late producer was both Priyanka and Lara’s mentor at the Miss India pageant. Both the actors expressed grief over the demise of the former in their social media posts.
Meanwhile, on their work front, Lara Dutta was seen in the recently released Ranjit M Tewari directorial ‘Bellbottom’ alongside Akshay Kumar and Vaani Kapoor.
