'So good to see my girl': Priyanka Chopra and 'Andaaz' co-star Lara Dutta reunite at Wimbledon after years
London, July 12
Sometimes, all it takes is one picture to take fans back in time. Priyanka Chopra and Lara Dutta's reunion at Wimbledon has done exactly that, reminding many of their unforgettable pairing in 'Andaaz' more than two decades ago.
PeeCee and Lara Dutta recently crossed paths at Wimbledon, and the reunion of the two former beauty queens has left fans feeling nostalgic. The actresses, who shared screen space in the 2003 film 'Andaaz,' looked delighted to see each other as they reunited after more than 20 years.
Priyanka, who was crowned Miss World in 2000, and Lara, who won the Miss Universe title the same year, went on to make successful careers in films. Their friendship was on full display as they posed together at the prestigious tennis tournament in London.
On Sunday, Priyanka shared an a picture posing alongside Lara. In the photo PeeCee is seen warmly hugging her friend as the two smile for the camera. Priyanka looked elegant in a white halterneck dress, while Lara kept it stylish in a blue dress paired with a white shrug. Along with the picture, PeeCee wrote, So good to see my girl."
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Lara also posted the same photograph on her Instagram and reflected on their long journey together. Looking back at the years gone by, she wrote, "26 years later, happy girls are still the...."
The reunion quickly grabbed attention online, with fans flooding the comments section with messages. Many were reminded of Andaaz, with one fan writing, "Andaaz is back," while another commented, "Miss World and Miss Universe together." Several others joked that the reunion felt incomplete without Akshay Kumar, who starred alongside the two actresses in the film.
Directed by Raj Kanwar and produced by Suneel Darshan, Andaaz marked Lara Dutta's Bollywood debut. Released in 2003, the romantic drama emerged as a commercial success and is still remembered for its music, performances and the fresh pairing of its lead stars.
On the work front, Priyanka is all set to return to Indian cinema after an eight-year gap with SS Rajamouli's 'Varanasi,' which also stars Mahesh Babu and Prithviraj Sukumaran. The film is currently under production and is expected to release in April 2027.
Lara, meanwhile, is currently seen in 'Welcome to the Jungle,' where she plays Tejasvini in the ensemble action-comedy. The film, presented by A A Nadiadwala, Cape of Good Films and Star Studio18 in association with Seeta Films and Rakesh Dang, was released in theatres on June 26.
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Reader Comments
Nostalgia hit hard! 'Andaaz' was such a big film back then. Lara's debut was impressive, and Priyanka already had that star presence. 20+ years later, both are still slaying - one in Hollywood, one in Bollywood. Miss World and Miss Universe indeed. Who else thinks Akshay should have been there for a full reunion? 😄
Two queens of Indian cinema! Priyanka and Lara have come such a long way since their beauty pageant days. That picture is pure friendship goals. But honestly, I wish Priyanka did more Indian films - her Bollywood comeback is long overdue. At least we have 'Varanasi' to look forward to in 2027! 🤞
Great to see these two icons together! I'm not Indian but I've watched 'Andaaz' and loved it - the chemistry between all three leads was fantastic. Priyanka has done so well internationally, and Lara seems lovely. This is what Wimbledon should be about - stars enjoying tennis and reconnecting! ✨
"Andaaz is back" - that's exactly what I felt! But let's be honest, Priyanka's return to Indian cinema is long overdue. Eight years gap is too much. Even her Hollywood projects haven't matched her earlier work. That said, happy for their friendship - these two seem genuinely close even after all these years. ❤️
As someone who followed Miss World and Miss Universe closely back in 2000, seeing these two together is everything! They were both stunning
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